Discover the skies with Holland America Line’s Celestial Cruises in 2026

Holland America Line’s Celestial Cruises in 2026 offer an unparalleled opportunity to witness extraordinary natural phenomena.

This new series of cruises takes guests to top locations across Europe, where they can experience the Northern Lights, a total solar eclipse and the summer solstice above the Arctic Circle.

Following the success of its 2024 eclipse cruises, Holland America Line has created these special itineraries for travelers eager to experience some of the world’s most spectacular celestial phenomena up close.

“Our guests wanted more opportunities to witness these natural spectacles,” said Beth Bodensteinercommercial director of Holland America Line.

“We have put together a series of cruises that offer awe-inspiring experiences and in-depth exploration of exciting destinations.”

One of the highlights is the three cruises to the solar eclipseIn August 2026, three ships from the Holland America fleet will position themselves beneath the path of totality.
While Oosterdam takes guests to the Mediterranean to view the eclipse on the east coast of Spain, Nieuw Statendam will explore Northern Europe and sail along the west coast of Iceland for the eclipse. Guests can also sail aboard Zuiderdam for the popular Voyage of the Vikings, for the eclipse.

• July 18, 2026, 35-day Viking Journey: Solar Eclipse (Legendary Journey), Zuiderdam, return from Boston, Massachusetts.
  • On the path of totality of the solar eclipse off the west coast of Iceland, just before arriving at Grundarfjørdur.
  • Ports of call include Portland, Maine; Sydney, Corner Brook, Red Bay, St. Anthony, St John’s and Halifax, Canada; Paamiut (Frederikshåb), Nanortalik and Qaqortoq (Julianehåb) Greenland; Reykjavik (overnight), Seydisfjördur, Húsavík and Grundarfjørdur, Iceland; Eidfjord, Norway; Rotterdam, Netherlands (overnight); Dún Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland; and Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• July 25, 2026, 28-day Scandinavian Solar Eclipse with Greenland and Scotland (legendary journey): Nieuw Statendam, return from Dover, England, or return from Rotterdam.
  • On the path of totality of the solar eclipse at sea off the northwest coast of Iceland.
  • Calls in Kristiansand, Eidfjord and Stavanger, Norway; Seydisfjördur, Djúpivogur, Akureyri, Isafjördur, Grundarfjørdur, Heimaey and Reykjavik, Iceland; Paamiut (Frederikshåb), Nuuk (Godthåb), Nanortalik and Qaqortoq (Julianehåb), Greenland; Runavík, Faroe Islands; Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Invergordon (Inverness) and South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Scotland (overnight).
• August 9, 2026, 13-day solar eclipse in the Mediterranean with Barcelona as overnight stop, Oosterdam, from Lisbon, Portugal, to Piraeus (Athens), Greece.
  • Solar eclipse at sea on the path of totality off the coast of Spain between Alicante and Barcelona.
  • Calls in Alicante and Barcelona (at night), Spain; Ajaccio and Corsica, France; Civitavecchia (Rome) and Bari (Puglia), Italy; and Kotor, Montenegro.

For those who are fascinated by the northern LightsHolland America introduces inaugural Northern Lights cruises aboard Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam. With 2026 expected to be a peak year for aurora activity, these cruises offer an exceptional opportunity to see the auroras in all their glory, with itineraries that include overnights in Alta, Norway, known as “The City of the Northern Lights.”

• October 4, 2026, 14-day Arctic journey and Northern Lights, on board Rotterdam, from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  • Calls at Nordfjordeid, Trondheim, Narvik, Tromsø, Alta (overnight), Åndalsnes and Bergen, Norway; and Lerwick, Shetland Islands.
• October 16, 2026, 15-day Arctic journey and Northern Lights, New Statendam, from Dover to Rotterdam OR Oct 17, 2026, 14-day Northern Lights, Tour Rotterdam.
  • Calls in Ålesund, Trondheim, Narvik, Tromsø, Alta (at night), Åndalsnes and Bergen, Norway; and Lerwick, Shetland Islands.

Another notable offering is the summer solstice cruise. In June 2026, Nieuw Statendam will take guests above the Arctic Circle to celebrate the longest day of the year in Honningsvåg, Norway. The voyage promises maximum daylight and breathtaking views.

• June 13, 2026, 14-day Arctic Circle crossing: North Cape Solstice, Nieuw Statendam, return from Dover or Rotterdam.
  • Calls at Eidfjord, Maloy, Trondheim, Leknes, Tromsø and Honningsvåg, Norway; and Lerwick, Shetland Islands.

Have it all Early Bird Bonus

For a limited time, when guests book Celestial Cruises 2026 with the Have It All premium package, the standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included – plus the added benefit of complimentary pre-paid crew appreciation, along with complimentary upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.

Guests can also take advantage of Holland America Line’s exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus. Mariner Society loyalty members can earn up to $400 in shipboard credit per stateroom when these cruises go on sale. Guests must book these cruises by October 29, 2024, to receive the exclusive Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus.

For more information about Holland America Line, contact a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.