Holland America Line to Spend More Than $500 Million Updating Six Ships

Holland America Line plans to renovate six ships under a new $500 million project called “Holland America Evolution.”

The multiyear renovation—which represents the largest fleet update in the line’s 153-year history—will take place ship by ship, delivering a comprehensive bow-to-stern revitalization while bringing the best of its Pinnacle Class ships across most of the fleet.  

“Our guests have been very clear about what they love about our ships and what they want to see more of, and Holland America Evolution is our answer to that,” says Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. “This investment allows us to introduce experiences and venues that are new to the fleet, add Pinnacle Class favorites like Grand Dutch Café, and create new stateroom categories designed for the way people travel today, all while preserving the perfectly sized ship experience that defines Holland America.” 

The line will refurbish four Vista Class ships—Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Westerdam and Noordam—and the two Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam. Working with Fincantieri, the company will upgrade guest spaces and add additional staterooms and suites to boost capacity. Holland America Line will also make sustainability updates to all the vessels.

Oosterdam will undergo renovations first, debuting in the fall of 2027. It’s getting a Grand Dutch Café, a longtime guest favorite on the line’s Pinnacle Class ships, as well as new stateroom offerings, including purpose-built solo verandahs and expansive panoramic suites. Oosterdam will get 76 additional staterooms in total.

“This is a great moment for Holland America and our guests, and we’re just getting started,” says Bodensteiner. “Over the coming months, we’ll be unveiling several more exciting additions to Oosterdam as well as the other five ships that are part of this evolution.” 

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