This Sunday we prepare to bid farewell to our “Elegant Explorer,” Prinsendam, as she leaves the Holland America Line fleet after 17 years of exceptional service. As of July 1, 2019, the ship will officially join Phoenix Reisen, a Germany-based travel agency that also operates a fleet of cruise ships. With 17 years of service… read more of “Cruise Down Memory…”
As experienced cruisers with hundreds of days on water, we often encounter want-to-be cruisers who ask where they should go. Alaska is our go-to answer. Though we’ve explored Alaska several times, every visit reveals something new. Before our voyage last year on the Westerdam, friends and colleagues offered some well-heeled advice: take a flight and… read more of “Dog Sledding on a…”
Holland America Line recently opened bookings for our 2021 Grand World Voyage aboard Amsterdam, and it’s a journey of cultural immersion like no other. Circling the globe for 128 days, the epic world cruise makes 49 calls in more than 20 countries, visits 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and features nine overnight visits and nine… read more of “2021 Grand World…”
Holland America Line guests hungry for more culinary adventures ashore can satisfy their appetite with 30 new FOOD & WINE shore excursions throughout the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America that showcase the bold flavors of the region. Developed in partnership with FOOD & WINE magazine, Holland America Line guests can now choose from nearly 100… read more of “New Food &…”
Georgina Cruz, a seasoned traveler and frequent Holland America Line guest who takes many of our Grand Voyages, recently wrapped up the Grand World Voyage aboard Amsterdam. Wondering if our Grand Voyages are your dream getaway? Read below for her last installment that provides a glimpse into her unforgettable vacation! After enjoying a Polynesian sojourn,… read more of “World Cruise…”
Holland America Line held a grand opening ceremony for its new luxury guest accommodations at McKinley Chalet Resort Friday, June 14. Officially dedicating the new Ridge View building that opened for the 2019 Alaska cruise season, the ribbon-cutting celebration was attended by Arnold Donald, Carnival Corporation and plc president and CEO; Stein Kruse, chief executive… read more of “Celebrating the…”
Sunday is Father’s Day, and it’s the day to celebrate the special dad or father-figure in your life! Just like we did for Mother’s Day, we asked our Facebook fans to share some cruising memories with dad, and we received some great photos with heartfelt stories. Thank you to everyone who commented and shared! Read… read more of “Celebrating…”
Kelly Stilwell of Food Fun & Faraway Places recently sailed on Holland America Line to Southeast Asia and participated in “The Courageous Kitchen Cooking Class: In Partnership With Food & Wine Magazine” shore excursion while at Bangkok, Thailand. Read selections from Kelly Stilwell’s article to hear about her Thai cooking class experience! Thai Cooking Class… read more of “Press Diary: Thai…”
