Holland America adds Hellesylt to its fjords destinations. Photo: Shutterstock Holland America Line has expanded its 2027 Northern Europe cruise program by updating five Norway itineraries aboard the Rotterdam to include visits to the scenic villages of Flåm and Hellesylt, offering travelers greater access to some of the country's most celebrated fjord landscapes.
Flåm, Norway. Photo: Shutterstock The revised seven day sailings are now open for booking and feature visits to two of Norway's most iconic fjord regions. Guests visiting Flåm will have the opportunity to experience the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord, while calls at Hellesylt provide a gateway to the spectacular Storfjorden region and nearby Geirangerfjord, another UNESCO-recognized natural landmark.
According to UNESCO, the Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord areas rank among the world's most outstanding fjord landscapes, making them some of Norway's most sought-after destinations for cruise travelers.
Seven Sisters waterfall in the beautiful Geiranger Fjord. Photo: ShutterstockThree departures on May 30, June 27 and August 1, 2027, will include calls at Oslo, Kristiansand, Sandnes near Stavanger and Flåm. These itineraries also feature scenic cruising through the Sognefjord and Oslofjord.
Meanwhile, departures on July 25 and August 8, 2027, will focus on Norway's western fjords with visits to Eidfjord, Hellesylt, Ålesund and Bergen, alongside scenic cruising through Hardangerfjord and Storfjorden.
Photo: Yingna Cai / Shutterstock.com"Northern Europe continues to be one of the most sought-after regions we sail, with fjord cruising ranking among the most desired experiences for our guests," said Paul Grigsby, vice president of deployment and revenue planning for Holland America Line.
"By adding Flåm and Hellesylt to these itineraries, we're giving guests even more opportunities to experience the incredible scenery, rich history and unforgettable landscapes that make this part of the world so special. From cruising the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord and riding the iconic Flåmsbana Railway through Norway's mountains to exploring the dramatic waterfalls and viewpoints of the Storfjorden region, these additions bring guests closer to some of the country's most extraordinary experiences."
The itinerary enhancements form part of Holland America Line's broader 2027 Northern Europe deployment. The cruise line will operate three ships in the region, including Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Zuiderdam, offering voyages ranging from seven to 21 days.
Iceland. Photo: ShutterstockThe program includes itineraries across Norway, Iceland, Greenland, the British Isles, Scandinavia and the Baltic, giving travelers a wide variety of options to explore fjords, historic cities and northern landscapes while sailing with a company whose roots trace back to Rotterdam in 1873.