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Three Holland America Line Ships Set Sail for the Charming Coastal Towns of Canada and New England in 2020

Holland America Line (logo)In 2020 Holland America Line’s Amsterdam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam will transport guests to the stunning coastlines and historic cities of Canada and New England on more than 40 cruises. Sailing one of the most robust seasons in the industry between April and October, guests can select from among 10 itineraries ranging from six to 14 days. (more…)

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Oprah Winfrey Just Christened a Cruise Ship

Godmother Oprah Dedication Ceremony of the Holland Nieuw Statendam Ship (She Saved.com)

Oprah Winfrey can now add cruise ship godmother to her long list of titles. On Saturday afternoon in Port Everglades, Florida, the queen of all media christened Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam with a thousand people in attendance and nearly a million others watching online. (cruiseradio.net)

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Holland America Line Introduces New Culinary-Themed FOOD & WINE Shore Excursions in Hawaii and Tahiti

Holland America Line’s collection of immersive culinary-themed FOOD & WINE shore excursions is expanding to add the flavors of Tahiti and Hawaii with the addition of eight new tours on those itineraries. Guests on Holland America Line cruises can now choose from nearly 100 tours around the world developed in partnership with FOOD & WINE magazine.

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Holland America Line’s “Nieuw Statendam” presented today at the Fincantieri Marghera (Venice) shipyard

Holland America Line's Nieuw StatendamAt the presence of the Italian Viceminister of Infrastructures and Transport Edoardo Rixi, “Nieuw Statendam”, the new cruise ship of Holland America Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise operator, was presented today at the Fincantieri Marghera (Venice) shipyard. (more…)



Holland America Line Debuts New Club Orange Program: dedicated concierge, exclusive dining, priority access and more

Holland America Line (logo)Holland America Line is introducing the unique Club Orange program that provides exclusive benefits and amenities to guests looking to elevate their cruise experience. From a private dining venue to priority services and a dedicated concierge hotline, Club Orange allows guests to opt in to extra privileges that are available to a limited number of guests on each cruise. (more…)

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Holland America Unveils New Voyages & ‘We Are Alaska’ Branding in Alaska for 2019. Season Featuring 133 Cruises and 15 Land+Sea Journey Options

Holland America Line's ship in AlaskaTravelers looking to explore Alaska’s natural wonders in 2019 will have 133 cruises and 15 different Land+Sea Journey configurations to choose from aboard Holland America Line’s mid-sized ships, which are the perfect size for Alaskan ports and uncrowded glacier viewing and tour experiences. (more…)

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Senior Staff Officers Bring a Combined 80 Years of Service to Nieuw Statendam

Holland America Line's Nieuw StatendamWhen Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam sets sail in December 2018, the ship’s senior staff officers will bring a combined 80 years of company loyalty and experience. The cruise line announced that Captain Sybe de Boer, Staff Captain Kevin Beirnaert, Hotel Director Don Habets, Chief Engineer Eric van Loenen, and Environmental Officer Dolf Kramer will lead Nieuw Statendam’s shipboard teams. (more…)



Exploring the World’s Greatest Engineering Marvel is Easier Than Ever with Holland America Line’s 2019 Panama Canal Cruises

Holland America Line (logo)Travelers interested in transiting the famous lakes and locks of the Panama Canal will have five Holland America Line ships and 30 cruises to choose in 2019. In addition to the full transits, guest can embark on Panama Canal Sunfarer itineraries that feature a partial transit in combination with southern Caribbean ports of call. (more…)

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Holland America Line Partners with Rolling Stone to Launch Rock Room Live Music Venue at Sea

Rolling Stone Rock Room

Holland America Line is introducing Rolling Stone Rock Room, a new classic rock club developed in partnership with Rolling Stone, the world’s leading authority in music. Rolling Stone Rock Room lets cruisers step into a unique experience as a live band chronicles rock history as they kick out iconic hits by favorite rock stars. (more…)

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Carnival, HAL and Princess Honor Top Travel Agents at the World’s Leading Cruise Lines Excellence Awards 2018 in San Diego

Carnival Corporation’s three largest North American cruise brands and the top cruise retail organizations, travel agencies and agents from across the continent gathered in San Diego, California, last night for the presentation of the World’s Leading Cruise Lines Excellence Awards 2018. (more…)

Holland America Line Hosts Catholic Seafarers’ Ministry’s Home from the Sea Fundraiser Luncheon

Holland America Line (logo)Holland America Line hosted the Home from the Sea fundraiser luncheon for the Catholic Seafarers’ Ministry aboard Eurodam Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Port of Seattle. The event was attended by the Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle, along with Father Paul Magnano and Deacon Joey DeLeon. (more…)



Holland America Line’s Westerdam Sets Sail for the Far East in 2018-19 for Immersive Explorations of China, Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan

Holland America Line's Westerdam (Courtesy HAL)The mysteries of the Far East unfold for guests on Holland America Line’s Westerdam when the ship embarks on its robust 2018 -19 season in Asia. From September 2018 through April 2019, the 1,916-guest Westerdam extensively explores China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam on cruises ranging from 10 to 31 days. (more…)

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Holland America cruise in Alaska hit by norovirus

Some 73 people reported falling ill on the Zaandam which is carrying more than 2,000 passengers and crew. Juneau’s top attraction is the Mendenhall Glacier. The glacier’s visitor center can receive as many as 6,000 cruise ship visitors in a single day. The U.S. Forest Service monitors reports of outbreaks on cruise ships so it can step up sanitation as a precaution. (alaskapublic.org)