As we prepare to say farewell to Maasdam, we asked fans on our Facebook page to share photos and memories of the ship that has been part of the Holland America Line fleet since 1993. Many of you replied, sharing your stories and photos with us. Enjoy a selection that truly shows how beloved Maasdam… read more of “Farewell to…”
A cruise to Northern Europe beckoned, and we answered the call with a Virtual Voyage to Norway the week of Aug. 16! Thank you to all of our cruisers and Mariners who joined us on social media! The seven-day “Norse Legends” cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam was a blast, and we hope everyone had a great… read more of “Virtual Voyage Log:…”
There’s nothing quite like authentic Mexican carnitas, slow-cooked for hours to yield succulent, fork-tender pork and enlivened with a spoonful of fiery salsa. But to hold you over until your next cruise to Cabo (or trip to your favorite taco spot), we’re passing along this unique caramelized pork taco recipe from our Port to Table… read more of “HAL@Home Recipe:…”
During our Virtual Voyage to Noway, we’re exploring the cultural traditions of the country. Aquavit is the national spirit of Norway, and it’s made from potatoes or grains that’s flavored with caraway and other aromatics like citrus peel and whole spices. Aquavit has made its way to the U.S. and now you can enjoy these… read more of “Virtual Voyage to…”
Holland America Line recently announced that Veendam would be leaving the fleet. The final S-Class ship, she was delivered in 1996 and has explored the world gracefully for more than 20 years. We asked our Facebook fans to share their favorite memories and photos from Veendam, and here is a selection of the posts from… read more of “Farewell to Veendam…”
With the continuation of travel and port restrictions due to global health concerns, Holland America Line is extending its pause of cruise operations and cancelling departures on all ships through Dec. 15, 2020. The pause extension affects Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, Pacific Coastal, South America, Antarctica, Hawaii, South Pacific, Australia and Asia itineraries. Guests Automatically… read more of “Holland America…”
Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021 Grand Africa Voyage. Guests who want to circle the globe on the 128-day odyssey can make their world cruise reservations beginning Aug. 10, while the Africa circumnavigation opened Aug. 3. Both itineraries are conveniently… read more of “2022 World Cruise…”
It’s #NationalChocolateChipCookieDay, and the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe comes from our very own Culinary Council member and world-famous chocolatier Jacques Torres. Now we’re sharing his special recipe with you! When making these cookies, keep the following points in mind: • Turn any chocolate discs that are poking up from the dough horizontally so that… read more of “Culinary Council…”
