Holland America Line is canceling the remainder of the summer 2021 European sailings aboard two ships, Nieuw Statendam and Volendam.
This affects cruises that were scheduled to depart from September through November, along with the Collectors’ Voyages (combined cruises) associated with those departures.
In addition, after an expected on-schedule delivery from the Fincantieri shipyard July 30, Holland America Line’s new ship, Rotterdam will remain in non-guest operations until its Sept. 26 cruise from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Company says plans for Rotterdam’s naming ceremony are being finalized.
Cruise line says guests currently booked on canceled Nieuw Statendam and Volendam departures automatically will be moved to a 2021 cruise on Eurodam in the Mediterranean, beginning with the Aug. 15 cruise through the Oct. 30 transatlantic crossing, and receive a $100 Onboard Spending Credit per person.
Nieuw Statendam and Volendam guests will also be able to choose to move to an equivalent cruise in 2022 at the 2021 fare or receive a Future Cruise Credit of 110% of any cash paid that will be placed in the guest’s loyalty account.
According to the HAL’s statement guests currently booked on a canceled Rotterdam voyage will be able to select an equivalent sailing in 2022 at the 2021 fare paid, or they can choose to receive a Future Cruise Credit of 110% of any cash paid.
Any guest on a canceled voyage also can request a full refund of all monies paid to Holland America Line.
