This is one of the most amazing photos I have ever seen! It was taken by our very own Photo Manager Dan Wallace on a small island off the coast of San Blas Island, Panama. Using a super cool technique with a panoramic feature, he was able to capture this great photo. Brandi Johnson is…   read more of “Amazing Panorama…”

I took this photo just before arriving in San Diego on the ms Statendam on Friday, October 26, 2012. Normally the skyscrapers are not that beautiful, but now just before sunrise, they look amazing. Wouter Verton Neptune Lounge Concierge ms Statendam

Here are some great shots from Otranto in Puglia along Italy’s southeast coast.

Guest Jolanda loves the HAL Delft tiles so much she decorated her fireplace with them! What have you done with your Holland America Line memorabilia? Send us a photo and we’ll feature it on the blog: info@hollandamericablog.com.

Oosterdam‘s 2012 basketball competitions are underway! Here’s a picture of some of the players on the ship’s court. Joe Reina is Oosterdam’s human resources manager.

Cees and Yvon Kloppenburg recently sailed on back-to-back western Mediterranean cruises aboard Ryndam. They chronicled their experience for us on the blog and shared this video with us. Enjoy! This video was filmed during a barbecue around the pool on Ryndam’s Lido deck. The HALCats were playing music and guests enjoyed good food in a…   read more of “Video:…”

On October 26th, while in the Port of Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, the Zuiderdam began its donation project of old crew televisions, which are being replaced with new flat screens. With the help of many hands, the Zuiderdam donated 80 televisions, with another offload taking place during the next call at Puerto Limon on November…   read more of “Zuiderdam Makes…”

Blog fans, tomorrow, Oct. 31, is the LAST day you can enter our contest to win a seven-day cruise just for “liking” us on Facebook. Remember, if you’re already a fan, you can win, too. Click on the “Dream, win a seven-day cruise for two” link located on the right of our blog’s homepage. All…   read more of “Last Chance to…”