Nick Hoogeweij has been appointed general manager of Cruise Port Rotterdam
Nick Hoogeweij took up his new appointment as General Manager of Cruise Port Rotterdam on January 1 2025. (more…)
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Cruise industry looks ahead to European Cruise Week 2025 in Rotterdam, in partnership with local and regional leadership
Registrations are open for the highly anticipated CLIA Cruise Week Europe 2025, taking place in Rotterdam from 12-14 March 2025. (more…)
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AIDA Cruises tests further biofuels. AIDAprima is refueled with blended advanced biofuels for the first time
In the port of Rotterdam on September 5, 2024 AIDA Cruises refueled its AIDAprima cruise ship for the first time using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship operations for potential for future use. (more…)
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Rotterdam onshore power supply offers maximum flexibility – Cruise Europe
On shore power supply (OPS) will start to be available at the Holland Amerika quay in Rotterdam at the end of the fourth quarter 2024, the installation having begun in June 2023. (more…)
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Holland America Line Begins Pilot Test of Renewable Fuels on its Flagship, Rotterdam
Holland America Line announced the start of a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, leveraging 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords. (more…)
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Holland America Line Marks 150th Anniversary in Rotterdam with Royalty, Citywide Fanfare and Dual-Ship Events
Holland America Line’s flagship Rotterdam arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, this morning following a 150th Anniversary crossing that departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 3. (more…)
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Holland America Line’s Rotterdam Departs on Historic 150th Anniversary Crossing
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam VII departed the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, today (Oct. 15, 2022) on its historic 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing. (more…)
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Holland America Line’s Special 150th Anniversary Crossing is a Celebration of the Brand’s Journey. Exclusive musical piece composed for Lincoln Center Stage, collector’s menu covers, culinary surprises, special gifts and more highlight the voyage
As Holland America Line prepares for its 150th Anniversary in 2023, the cruise line is kicking off a year of celebrations with a special transatlantic crossing in October. (more…)
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Holland America Line Reports Positive Results of Cruise Industry’s First Long-Term Biofuel Test on Board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam. The 20-day trial of advanced biofuel achieved a decrease in lifecycle emissions compared to marine gas oil
Holland America Line completed the cruise industry’s first multiweek test of biofuels on board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. (more…)
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Holland America Line Celebrates 149th Anniversary and Prepares for May Naming Ceremony in Rotterdam
Holland America Line is commemorating its 149th anniversary today as it moves closer to its 150th milestone next year. To mark the occasion, the day will be celebrated on board with grand desserts, special champagne toasts and festivities for guests and team members. (more…)
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Holland America Line Ship Will Become Temporary Home for Ukrainian Refugees in the Netherlands
Holland America Line’s Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials. (more…)
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Stena RoRo has built the world’s largest civilian hospital ship – the Global Mercy is now calling Rotterdam
From February 28 to March 14, the world’s largest hospital ship, the “Global Mercy”, will be in Rotterdam. A momentous event for Stena RoRo who, on behalf of the charity Mercy Ships, has been the project manager for the ship’s construction since 2013. (more…)
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Holland America Line Celebrates Naming of “Rotterdam” with Ceremony in Namesake City and Special Seven-Day Voyage
Holland America Line’s newest ship Rotterdam is set to get the royal treatment at a naming ceremony in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, May 30, 2022. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship’s godmother, carrying on a Dutch royal tradition that began in the 1920s. (more…)
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CMV announces fleet parade and Rotterdam regatta Saturday 28 August 2021
“We are very proud to today announce preliminary details of our first-ever special fleet parade and regatta event which will be held in Rotterdam on Saturday 28 August 2021.” (more…)
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Cruise ship moors in Rotterdam with dozens of ill passengers
Dozens of cruise ship passengers who fell ill during their voyage were temporarily held on board Thursday after the liner moored in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam. (sacbee.com)
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