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Seattle – September 15, 2026 -- Holland America Line is moving up the renovation of its Oosterdam ship by five weeks, adding five new voyages after strong demand for cruises aboard the newly reimagined vessel.

Oosterdam's first post-renovation cruise now departs October 31, 2027

The ship will undergo its Holland America Evolution transformation in Marseille, France, returning to service with a 10-day voyage from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Trieste, Italy. Guests on that sailing will visit Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia.

Because the dry dock start date moved earlier, several previously scheduled voyages between September 11, 2027, and December 9, 2027, have been canceled. Affected guests and travel advisors are being contacted directly about rebooking options.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – September 14, 2026 -- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has opened reservations for its Summer 2028 European season, offering 52 voyages aboard its yachts Evrima and Ilma across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Trips run from late April through October 2028 with four- to nine-night itineraries.

Roundtrip departures are available from Rome, Monte Carlo, Athens, Venice, and Reykjavík. The season adds two new ports of call, Gijón, Spain and Portovenere, Italy, along with expanded stops through the Greek Isles and the Adriatic aboard Ilma.