Australia’s Kookaburras and Hockeyroos cruise into 2023 with Holland America Line

At Holland America Line, we have a world-class team that’s passionate about bringing people together to make unforgettable memories. And we love partnering with others who feel the same way. That’s why we’re proud to announce our partnership with Australia’s flagship national field hockey teams. As a leading premium cruise line with a fleet of 11 ships that sail ...

Holland America Line Wins 29 Awards in 2022

From travel professionals and editors to the most discerning consumers and prestigious organizations, 2022 was a year of recognition for the Holland America Line team members who work hard to bring guests the best service at sea. Travel Weekly’s readers named Holland America Line the best world cruise itinerary, making it the 29th travel award received for the brand this ...

By |Jan 03, 2023|Categories: Awards, What's New|1 Comment

Introducing the New ‘Refer-a-Friend’ Cruise Program

Cruising is better with friends, and to encourage our past guests to share their love of Holland America Line we're introducing a new “Refer a Friend” program. Running indefinitely, Refer a Friend rewards members of our Mariner Society loyalty program for encouraging friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances to make a new booking. The referred guest, who must be new to ...

By |Dec 21, 2022|Categories: Archived|0 Comments

‘Samantha Brown’s Places to Love’ on PBS Showcases Holland America Line in Alaska

Celebrated travel expert Samantha Brown doesn’t just know where to travel, she knows how to get there. Holland America Line is partnering with Samantha to show off the splendors of Alaska on her hit PBS show “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” and next summer she’s hosting a cruise to Norway aboard our newest ship, Rotterdam. Holland ...

By |Dec 19, 2022|Categories: Activities, Life on Board|0 Comments

Holland America Line Named Official Cruise Line of Professional Pickleball Association

Holland America Line is upping our game thanks to an exciting new partnership with the fastest growing sport in the U.S. Imagine a pickleball court where the vast ocean or an Alaskan glacier is the backdrop for your match. As the exclusive Official Cruise Line of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), that’s what you can find on Holland America ...

New York Event Kicks Off 150th Anniversary Celebrations

On Oct. 26, Rotterdam sailed into New York City near the end of its 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The voyage was the start of Holland America Line’s yearlong celebration of its founding 150 years ago on April 18, 1873. The crossing, which departed Oct. 15, left exactly 150 years to the day that the cruise line’s ...

Rotterdam Rescues Refugees Off the Coast of Florida

While sailing toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the evening of Nov. 9, Rotterdam spotted a refugee boat needing assistance. The ship maneuvered to the craft, and the U.S. Coast Guard was notified. Thirteen people were taken aboard Rotterdam for a wellness check by the ship's medical team, food, accommodations and support. Later in the evening they were transferred to a U.S. ...

By |Nov 10, 2022|Categories: Archived|1 Comment