Did you tune in to Holland America Line Brand Ambassador Seth Wayne's "Ramping Up to Rotterdam" update this week on our Facebook page? Once again he spoke with Stan Kuppens, new builds projects, hotel, who offered insight into where the ship is at in the building process. It's been a busy month at the yard, preparing for the December holidays ...

Holland America Line will join the Black Friday frenzy this holiday season with a weeklong Black Friday Sale that offers a free Wi-Fi package for all new bookings and a special bonus gift card with all gift card purchases. Running from Nov. 25 through Dec. 1, 2020, the Black Friday Sale also features complimentary specialty dining, a beverage package, gratuities ...

Holland America Line took home four Porthole Cruise Magazine 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards in areas that covered everything from onboard dining to shoreside experiences. For the 20th year, readers of Porthole — one of the world’s leading consumer cruise travel publications — named Half Moon Cay as Best Private Island. Additional wins include Pinnacle Grill as Best Specialty Restaurant, Best ...

As Holland America Line continues to prepare and develop its plans to meet the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the company is extending its pause of cruise operations for all departures through March 31, 2021. The line also will cancel select longer voyages, and cruises of eight days or ...

It's National Take a Hike Day, and our global cruises mean guests can get some exercise and fresh air in some of the most beautiful locales around the world. From the glaciers and waterfalls to fjords and forests, these tours set the scene for breathtaking views and memorable moments. GEIRANGER, NORWAY Hiking at Westeras This scenic hike begins at the ...

Holland America Line's bread pudding is a guest favorite on board, and there's no better way to celebrate National Bread Pudding Day than by sharing our recipe! This makes a perfect dish any time of year, but if you live in a chillier part of the world right now, just imagine cozying up under a blanket by the fire enjoying ...

It's National #GoToAnArtMuseumDay, and on Holland America Line's global cruises guests can visit some of the top art museums around the world. Europe, in particular, is a hub for the finest artists and art museums. Imagine spending a private evening at the Hermitage in St. Petersburg or witnessing the works of Van Gogh, Michaelangelo or Monet. For the art lover, ...

It's #NationalNachosDay, and leave it to Culinary Council Member Ethan Stowell to delivery a recipe that adds a unique and sophisticated touch to standard nachos. This delicious dish includes mouthwatering crab and packs a punch with jalapeños. Game day will never be the same. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 3/4 LB of crab 2 bags of tortilla chips 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños 2 ...

Holland America Line Brand Ambassador Seth Wayne launched a new HAL Aboard series on Holland America Line's Facebook page called "Ramping Up To Rotterdam" in anticipation of our newbuild, which is due for delivery in July 2021. Each month, Seth will chat with members of Rotterdam's newbuild team to gain insight into what happened over the past month and what's ...

Today is National Chocolate Day, and we're sharing a fan favorite recipe from Culinary Council Member and renowned chocolatier Jacques Torres. This incredible chocolate soufflé is served on board, and now you can make it at home. Prepared with an incredible vanilla cream sauce, it's sure to impress your friends and family whenever you make it! Serves: 5 INGREDIENTS: Soufflé ...