Holland America Line Ship Disembarkation Update

UPDATE March 21 (2:15 p.m. PT/5:15 p.m. ET): The following is an update for Amsterdam, Maasdam and Zaandam. We will provide further updates as they are available. AMSTERDAM: The ship is alongside at Fremantle, Australia, where disembarkation began today, March 21, local time. Full disembarkation of all guests is expected through March 23. Carnival Australia Care Team members will be ...

By |Mar 17, 2020|Categories: Archived|8 Comments

Holland America Line Announces a Voluntary and Temporary Pause of its Global Ship Operations for 30 Days

Due to the continued port closures and travel restrictions surrounding COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, Holland America Line has made the decision to voluntarily pause global cruise operations of its 14 ships for 30 days, impacting sailings scheduled to depart through April 14, 2020. “These are unprecedented times, and while no guests or crew have tested positive for ...

Canada Suspends Cruise Season Until July 1, 2020

We are aware that this morning it was announced that effective today, Transport Canada has suspended the cruise season across Canada until July 1, 2020. We will be evaluating our Alaska and Canada & New England cruises scheduled within this time frame and when more information is available we will share it. Guests booked on these cruises in May and ...

By |Mar 13, 2020|Categories: Archived|7 Comments

Extension of Short-Term Changes to Cancellation Policy to July 31, 2020

At Holland America Line the health and safety of our guests is of the highest priority. In order to give travelers greater peace of mind surrounding their upcoming vacation plans, Holland America Line is extending our Short Term Cancel Policy for cruises or Alaska Land+Sea Journeys departing through July 31, 2020 (previously only through May 31 departures). With the extended ...

By |Mar 12, 2020|Categories: Archived|3 Comments

‘Book With Confidence’ Program Allows Guests to Cancel Their Cruise

Given recent events concerning global health, Holland America Line is encouraging travelers to feel secure when making a cruise booking knowing they can cancel for any reason under the new “Book With Confidence” program and current Cancellation Protection Program for cruises and Alaska Land+Sea Journeys. Book With Confidence Under the Book With Confidence program, guests who make a new booking ...

By |Mar 07, 2020|Categories: Archived|0 Comments

Holland America Line Makes Short-Term Changes to Cancellation Policy

In order to give travelers greater peace of mind surrounding their upcoming vacation plans, Holland America Line is announcing new programs to offer greater flexibility and choice during these uncertain times. For guests currently booked on upcoming cruises, Holland America Line is temporarily changing its cancellation policy and allowing guests to cancel their cruise or Alaska Land+Sea Journey departing through ...

VIDEO: A COVID-19 Update From our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Grant Tarling

Given recent events and global interest in travelers’ health, our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Grant Tarling, MD, MPH, provides an update on COVID-19 and our enhanced screening and preventive measures to keep our guests and crew healthy and safe. About Dr. Grant Tarling, MD & MPH Dr. Grant Tarling is Group Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Carnival ...

By |Mar 03, 2020|Categories: Archived|0 Comments

Nieuw Statendam, Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise and the California Honey Drops Hold Fundraiser for Koala Hospital

Back in January on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, the ship, along with the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise organizers and the California Honey Drops, held a fundraising event for the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, Australia. The Koala Hospital purchased a 230-acre property to help restore the habitat areas for koalas and prevent their extinction ...

By |Mar 02, 2020|Categories: Archived|0 Comments