Planning and Advice
From FAQs to advice on shipboard life, everything you need to know before you go on a Holland America Line cruise


Planning & Advice

Book Shore Excursions
We recommend you book early for the best selection, as our excursions and tours have limited capacity and fill up quickly. You can easily book shore excursions online up to 5 days before departure using your booking number; changes or cancellations may be made online without penalty until 10 days prior to departure date.


Book Shore Excursions

Onboard Gifts
One of the delights of a Holland America Line cruise is the many thoughtful and unexpected touches that make your cruise vacation especially memorable. All arrangements for onboard gifts can be easily made online before the ship ever sails.


Onboard Gifts

Online Check-in
For your convenience, and to expedite your embarkation, we encourage all our guests to check-in online.


Online Check-in