I didn’t expect the color of Glacier Bay to be so vivid. It’s darker than Caribbean green, but just short of forest green. And I didn’t expect the ripples on the surface to be so distinct. What I’m looking at on my summer Alaska cruise is a spectacular study in texture, within a narrow range… read more of “Alaska Cruise…”
O, The Oprah Magazine’s Creative Director Adam Glassman shares his deep knowledge and expertise to ensure that you feel like a packing pro and sail in style on your next Holland America Line cruise. PACK LIKE A PRO 1. Plan Ahead: We tend to overpack when we wait. Make a list, know the itinerary and… read more of “Pack Like a Pro…”
Alaska offers unrivaled scenery and adventure among its narrow fjords, rugged mountains and verdant forests. Glaciers loom over the sea like towers of blue ice while migrating whales can be spotted surfacing to exhale jets of spray. Whether it’s cruising in Glacier Bay to Margerie Glacier, in Tracy Arm to the Twin Sawyer Glaciers, or… read more of “New ‘Up-Close…”
Holland America Line has developed a collection of “Legendary Journeys” that immerse our guests in different cultures, exotic locales and more of everything you love about travel. Slightly longer itineraries make it possible to delve deeper, learn something new and enjoy even more leisure time aboard our ships. A more relaxed schedule makes it easier… read more of “Legendary Journeys:…”
Want to win a Holland America Line cruise? Sparkling Ice is running a new limited-edition Mystery Flavor and social media sweepstakes, What the Flavor, and it gives fans the chance to win a Holland America Line Caribbean cruise for two with roundtrip airfare! The cruise is in addition to 500 other pool-themed prizes. The new… read more of “Win a Holland…”
Holland America Line’s new Oceans of Extras promotion gives guests up to $600 in onboard spending money per stateroom and awards bonus perks for suite bookings on select fall 2019 through spring 2020 cruises. The offer, which runs through June 30, 2019, provides cruisers who book an eligible itinerary with onboard spending money ranging from… read more of “Holland America…”
Christy Woodrow and Scott Calafiore of the award-winning adventure travel and lifestyle blog, Ordinary Traveler, recently sailed on a 17-day Holland America Line EXC In-Depth cruise aboard Maasdam to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Read selections from Christy’s blog post to hear her reflections on cruising on Maasdam and the unique ports of… read more of “Press Diary: 17…”
Our EXC In-Depth Voyage is in New Zealand! EXC In-Depth Onboard Exploration Leader Mark Read sent some Field Notes and excellent photos from gorgeous Waitangi and Tauranga. Enjoy this installment, and stay tuned as the ship continues its exploration in the Pacific Ocean. Waitangi, New Zealand The Bay of Plenty was spectacular as Maasdam glided… read more of “EXC In-Depth Field…”
