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Seabourn president Mark Tamis with Lynn and the team at the 2025 Clia Conference trade show
moments with... Lynn
HAL opens bookings for Oosterdam’s post-revamp cruises £500M
Ella Sagar Holland America Line
has opened bookings for Oosterdam’s first voyages following its multimillion-dollar refurbishment. The ship is the first of six vessels
set to undergo work from autumn 2027 as part of the $500 million Holland America Evolution upgrade programme – the largest fleet investment in the line’s history. The improvements to
Oosterdam will include new stateroom and suite categories such as a reimagined Pinnacle Suite, Bridgeview and Vista Suites, and purpose-built Solo Verandahs. Venues from the line’s Pinnacle Class will also be introduced,
including the Grand Dutch Café. Oosterdam will offer 15
departures on eight itineraries in its debut season following its refurbishment. The ship will return to service
on December 2, 2027, with a seven-day western Mediterranean round-trip voyage from Barcelona calling at Valencia, Malaga, Lisbon
travelweekly.co.uk
The amount invested in the Holland America Evolution programme
and Tangier. Interior cabins start at £1,129. On December 9, Oosterdam will
embark on a 13-day transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale. Fares lead in at £1,109. In spring 2028, the ship will
transit the Panama Canal to reposition to the US’s Pacific Coast, from where it will offer sailings through Central America, Mexico and the Pacific Northwest. A 12-day Panama Canal
Discovery: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles itinerary will call at the private destination of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, as well as Oranjestad, Cartagena, Colon, Puerto Limon and Georgetown. The round-trip cruise from Fort Lauderdale starts at £1,769 in an
interior cabin.
hollandamerica.com
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When things feel uncertain, trust really matters, especially in travel. People aren’t just choosing where to go anymore, they’re thinking carefully about the brands they travel with. More and more, they’re turning to companies with a strong track record for quality, care and consistency.
That’s where cruise really comes into its own,
offering a travel experience that feels easy, reliable and well thought through. From the moment guests step on board, everything is taken care of: their room, food, service, entertainment, even safety – all built into one seamless experience. That takes away a lot of the usual travel stress and replaces it with confidence. Guests know what they’re getting and feel looked after.
But reassurance today isn’t just about high
standards, it’s also about being flexible, open and human. It’s about responding quickly when things change. And it comes down to relationships too, whether that’s with guests, travel partners or our own teams. Strong relationships build trust, and trust keeps people coming back.
That’s why events like the Clia Conference
feel so important this year. With Clia celebrating 40 years, it’s a great moment to reflect and look ahead. It’s also a chance to reconnect and remind ourselves just how strong the cruise community is.
At Seabourn, loyalty is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud of the lasting connections we’ve built with our guests and partners.
moments with...
Lynn Narraway vice-president UK & Europe, Seabourn Reservations: 0344 338 8615
salessupport@seabourn.co.uk seabourn.com
PICTURE: Shutterstock/Yulia Glam
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