Holland America Line has announced a $500 million refurbishment programme for its fleet of six ships, the largest of its kind in the company’s 135-year history

The initiative, dubbed Holland America Evolution, will take place ship by ship, with transformations focused on expanding onboard choice, adding restaurant and bar options, and refreshing guest spaces, including new stateroom and suite categories.

“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,” said 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 favourites 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.”

Evolution will span the four Holland America Vista class ships — Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Westerdam and Noordam — and the two Signature Class ships, Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam.

The company will invest over $500 million across these ships for enhancements to guest spaces and additional staterooms and suites that will add capacity and provide more choice for guests. The cruise line is working closely with shipbuilding partner Fincantieri, which built all 11 ships in the company’s fleet.

Oosterdam will be the first ship to undergo renovations, debuting in autumn 2027. Enhancements include the addition of the Grand Dutch Café, new stateroom offerings, including purpose-built Solo Verandahs and panoramic suites.

As part of Holland America Evolution, accommodations will be expanded and reimagined, including new Solo Verandahs, Bridgeview Suites and Vista Suites, as well as reimagined Pinnacle Suites.