Holland America Line Expands to 12 Ships with Addition of P&O Ship
by Dori Saltzman
Arcadia in Lisbon. Photo: P&O Cruises
Holland America Line will expand to 12 ships in 2029 with the addition of P&O Cruises’ Vista Class Arcadia. The addition of Arcadia will grow Holland America’s fleet by over 2,000 guests while providing additional flexibility to further develop the cruise line’s global deployment.
Arcadia shares the same Vista Class platform as Holland America Line ships Oosterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam.
“Holland America Line continues to see strong demand from guests seeking immersive travel experiences, genuine hospitality, and perfectly sized ships,” said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. “Adding Arcadia allows us to welcome more guests while building on everything they already love about our brand. As a Vista Class ship, she is a natural fit and an exciting extension of Holland America Evolution, the largest guest experience transformation in our 153-year history.”
Calling it “one chapter in a larger story,” Bodensteiner said the transfer support the brand’s near-term growth while also fitting the company’s “broader approach to modernization and future fleet expansion… There’s more to come as we continue investing in our fleet and guest experience.”
As Arcadia moves to the Holland America fleet, P&O Cruises will welcome Queen Anne. The 3,000-passenger ship will undergo extensive design changes in 2029 to align with the P&O Cruises fleet.
Further details regarding future deployment and design for Arcadia will be shared in the coming months.
