Holland America Line Knows How to Party at the Orange Party

From wild orange wigs and giant hats to boas and bowties, there’s plenty of fun fashion on display at Holland America Line’s iconic Orange Party. Combine that with live entertainment, cocktails and dancing, and you have an incredibly festive event! If you’re new to cruising with Holland America Line, you won’t want to miss the orange bash cherished by ...

Have a Ghoul Time With This Halloween Recipe

‘Tis the season for pumpkins, ghouls and witch’s brew. If you love baking, here’s a treat for you. Inspired by tea time with Holland America Line, we’re sharing the Halloween recipe for our yummy Witch’s Hat Cupcakes. Don’t love cooking but enjoy decorating treats? You’ll also find some fun shortcuts below to achieve a similar look to our tasty ...

How to Make Solar Eclipse Viewers

Who doesn’t love a good solar eclipse, especially when it happens while you’re cruising the world with Holland America Line? If you’re an eclipse enthusiast, then you don’t want to miss our 22-day Solar Eclipse Cruise aboard the Koningsdam for the total eclipse on April 8, 2024. In the meantime, consider satisfying your astronomical wanderlust during the upcoming annual eclipse ...

Fun in Greater Fort Lauderdale: Things to Do Pre- & Post-Cruise

Photo by Anthony J. Rayburn Sunny skies, shimmering shores and spectacular shopping. If you find yourself departing from Fort Lauderdale on a Holland America Line cruise, you may opt to spend some extra time at the popular port pre- or post-cruise. With so many activities and sights to behold, you’ll have plenty of reasons to stay a ...

National Customer Service Week: Celebrating Our Caring Crew

Holland America Line is known for providing award-winning personalized service thanks to our caring crew. Though we’re grateful every day for our incredible team, we want to take a moment during Customer Service Week – celebrated the first week of October – to thank our people from ship to shore for their time, talent and dedication to creating an ...

Samantha Brown’s Tips for Cruising Norway with Your Family

We recently caught up with Samantha Brown, celebrated travel expert, after her family vacation in Norway with Holland America Line. Here's what she had to say about their great adventure while sharing family travel tips along the way!  My family and I had the absolute time of our lives cruising Norway with Holland America Line. Not ...

Cruise Canada & New England With Holland America Line

From historic sites and coastal delights to late nights and lighthouses, prepare to soak up the many splendors of a Canada and New England cruise with Holland America Line. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can look forward to on one of these incredible cruise itineraries: Explore the shore Take a self-guided scavenger hunt ...

Experience 7 Days in the Caribbean

There’s nothing like cruising to the Caribbean for an island-hopping, paradise-packed vacation. Whether you want to kick back and relax all day every day, or embark on sunny adventures, Holland America Line knows how to make a Caribbean cruise unforgettable. Here’s a sneak peek of 7 days in the Caribbean:  Dreamy Destinations  From the sandy ...

Cruise Destinations That Will Leave You Awestruck

Ready to see the world from your doorstep on a Holland America Line cruise? From kangaroos and lagoons to majestic beaches and rainforests, prepare to make unforgettable memories in places around the globe. Here’s a sneak peek of some of the destinations that will leave you awestruck: Asia Explore palaces and temples commissioned by emperors. ...