Travel through Europe with Holland America Line, the cruise line that knows the area the best. Born in the Netherlands in 1873, Holland America Line has been taking travelers around Europe for 150 years! With that kind of experience, it’s safe to say that this cruise line knows this magical continent inside and out.

Incredible Itineraries

To celebrate 150 years of cruising in Europe, Holland America Line has crafted over 45 spectacular itineraries for summer 2023. Head up to Scandinavia for days filled with endless sunshine, charming churches, and jaw-dropping fjords. Explore the British Isles with stops in enchanting cities like Dublin, Glasgow, and Liverpool. Soak up some sun in the Iberian Peninsula, as you hop all the way from Barcelona, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal. Or sail your way through the iconic Mediterranean Sea, stopping at famous cities like Nice, Rome, Venice, and Athens.

Extended Stays

For many cities in Europe – like Barcelona, Istanbul, and Reykjavík – you need more than one day to explore all of the sights. Luckily, Holland America Line has learned this over the years, so many ports of call have overnight stays. These extended visits also give guests the unique opportunities to explore these incredible ports of call after dark. Take a ghost tour of Edinburgh’s many haunted sites or watch a thrilling flamenco show in Barcelona. Try Turkey’s signature alcoholic spirit known as raki in Istanbul or watch for whales under Reykjavik’s midnight sun. The fun simply never ends in these fantastic European ports.

Extraordinary Events

To make these commemorative voyages extra special, Holland America Line’s 2023 summer sailings also boast a packed calendar of events. Learn all about your ports of call at informative Exploration Central (EXC^TM) Talks and discover how to make some of your favorite European dishes with Port-to-Table cooking demonstrations. But arguably the coolest activities are Holland America Line’s FOOD & WINE culinary shore excursions. These food-focused tours will make your mouth water before you even begin. You can sample award-winning olive oil in Corfu, Greece; bake flavorful Danish rye bread in Copenhagen, Denmark; savor neo-Fjordic cuisine made by a world-renowned chef in Bergen, Norway; or learn how to prepare the perfect pizza in Naples, Italy.

Innovative Ships

As if the fantastic itineraries and events weren’t enough, Holland America Line is also sending four of its best ships, Nieuw Statendam, Oosterdam, Rotterdam, and Zuiderdam, to Europe for this momentous anniversary. Each of these ships is equipped with delicious dining options, a relaxing spa, an exciting casino, and captivating nightly shows. And since Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam are two of Holland America Line’s newest ships, they come with a whole bunch of other fun finds, including the exquisite French cuisine at Rudi’s Sel de Mer and the rock-n-roll-inspired Rolling Stone Rock Room. All of these features come together to make your trip with Holland America Line a wonderfully memorable experience.