Holland America to homeport in Dover

In summer 2026, Holland America Line will designate Dover as the homeport for the Nieuw Statendam, following its upcoming operations from the UK port next year.

Reported by Travel Weekly, the Pinnacle-class ship Nieuw Statendam is set to embark on sailings from Dover between April and September 2026.

Although specific itinerary details are yet to be finalized, it has been affirmed that the ship will revisit Dover and extend its season in 2026 after completing 10 round-trip European cruises in 2025.