Viv and Jill, editors and co-founders of WaveJourney.com, currently are guests on board Maasdam for an epic journey throughout the South Pacific and Australia/New Zealand regions. During their time on board, they’ll be showcasing their incredible experiences both on board and ashore. Come aboard and see what it’s like to cruise on Maasdam. Maasdam is… read more of “Wave Journey Cruise…”
Category: South Pacific
Today is World Snorkeling Day, and in honor of the special holiday we’re showcasing five of our favorite snorkeling excursions guests can experience on a Holland America Line cruise. From the idyllic Caribbean to breathtaking Hawaii, these specially selected tours allow guests to explore the beauty of some of the world’s most famed locales from… read more of “#WorldSnorkelingDay:…”
Tomorrow is July 4th! In honor of America’s Independence Day, we’re showing you how can “cruise” across our great nation by embarking on sailings from seven of our U.S. homeports. Whether you’re onboard or ashore, we hope you have a fun and festive holiday! ANCHORAGE, ALASKA Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city and is one of… read more of “Showing Off our…”
Cacinda Maloney of Pointsandtravel.com and her son Diego recently cruised on a Maasdam EXC In-Depth Voyage throughout the South Pacific. Read on to hear Diego’s impressions of the cruise and ship. Holland America is one of many cruise liners that make a global voyage every year anchoring in ports on every continent on Earth. Despite… read more of “Press Diary:…”
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…”
Georgina Cruz, a seasoned traveler and frequent Holland America Line guest who takes many of our Grand Voyages, is currently on the Grand World Voyage aboard Amsterdam. Wondering if our Grand Voyages are your dream getaway? Read below for the third installment that provides a glimpse into her exotic vacation! Whenever I close my eyes… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Our EXC In-Depth Voyage is still in the South Pacific, weaving among picturesque islands that look right out of a postcard or movie! EXC In-Depth Onboard Exploration Leader Mark Read sent some Field Notes and excellent photos from gorgeous Savusavu and Dravuni Island, Fiji. Enjoy this installment, and stay tuned as the ship continues its… read more of “EXC In-Depth Field…”
Our EXC In-Depth Voyage is back in the South Pacific island-hopping among some stunning locales! EXC In-Depth Onboard Exploration Leader Mark Read sent some Field Notes and excellent photos from New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Enjoy this installment, and stay tuned as the ship continues its exploration in the Pacific Ocean. Nouméa, New Caledonia Glorious weather… read more of “EXC In-Depth Field…”