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

Grand World Voyage Diary: World Cruise Playgrounds – Rio & Buenos Aires

Georgina Cruz, a seasoned traveler and frequent Holland America Line guest, is on her sixth Grand World Voyage. Along the way she'll be sharing her adventures, information about the ports she's visiting and photos from shipboard experiences. Come along for the journey! Gertrude Stein’s children’s book, “The World Is Round,” about a little girl’s adventures and friendships with dogs, rabbits, ...

By |Feb 26, 2020|Categories: Archived|2 Comments

Thank You for Your Support During Westerdam’s Situation

We are happy to share that all of our Westerdam guests and our “go team” employees deployed to Cambodia are now home. Once again we want to extend our sincerest gratitude to our guests for their patience and understanding during this complex situation. A special thank you to our crew, who always strive to provide excellent service and care for ...

By |Feb 25, 2020|Categories: Archived|13 Comments

Updated Statement Regarding Westerdam

Update: 3/4/2020 4 pm Pacific Time Holland America Line has consistently stated there was no evidence or indication of any cases or suspected cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on Westerdam. All guests and crew have been reported clear of COVID-19. We believe the one “positive” result was a false-positive, as repeated testing of the guest have been negative and not a ...

Holland America Line Celebrates $6.5 Million Donated to Cancer Support

In recognition of World Cancer Day today, Holland America Line is proud to announce that it reached $6.5 million raised for cancer support through On Deck programming. Holland America Line began the program in 2006, and to-date nearly half a million guests have participated in the walks. Currently, On Deck for a Cause benefits five international cancer organizations in the ...

By |Feb 04, 2020|Categories: Archived|2 Comments

Bookings for Ryndam’s Premiere Season Open Today

Holland America Line believes that good things come in threes, and when Ryndam joins the fleet in 2021 it will be the third Pinnacle class ship in the fleet. Guests who are eager to come aboard can start making plans, with bookings opening today for the ship’s Premiere Season that begins in May 2021 — just in time to spend ...

By |Jan 29, 2020|Categories: Archived|7 Comments

Update on Westerdam’s Asia Cruises

Although the risks to our guests, crew and business are very low, Holland America Line is closely monitoring the coronavirus situation. Our medical experts are coordinating closely with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to implement recommended screening, prevention and control measures for our ships. This will include denial of boarding ...

By |Jan 28, 2020|Categories: Archived|28 Comments

Wave Journey Cruise Diary: EXC Port to Table

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. Local and regional gastronomy is part of ...

By |Jan 24, 2020|Categories: Archived|0 Comments

Seattle’s Favorite TV Weather Anchor and Travel Guru Seth Wayne Joins Holland America Line

As Holland America Line continues to innovate and pave the way as the premium cruise leader, sharing its brand story in new and bolder ways is more important than ever. In an industry first, the cruise line named Emmy Award-winning Seth Wayne as their brand ambassador where he will serve in a versatile role as roving reporter as the cruise ...

By |Jan 21, 2020|Categories: Archived|5 Comments