Holland America Line announced that Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam will be leaving the fleet and transferring to undisclosed buyers. The ships have been sold in pairs, with the S-Class Maasdam and Veendam transferring to one company in August 2020, while the R-Class Amsterdam and Rotterdam will move to another company in fall 2020. Holland… read more of “Four Ships to Leave…”
With travel restrictions continuing for the near future due to global health concerns, Holland America Line has decided to extend its pause of global cruise operations and cancel all Alaska, Europe and Canada/New England cruises for 2020. In addition, Amsterdam will not operate the 79-day Grand Africa Voyage from Boston, Massachusetts, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida,… read more of “Holland America…”
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… read more of “Holland America…”
Amsterdam and Volendam recently set sail on their 2020 Grand Voyages. Embarking guests’ enthusiasm matched the warm, sunny, skies over Ft. Lauderdale as they boarded Amsterdam for her 2020 Grand World Voyage. The excitement continued the next day for Volendam’s 2020 Grand South America Voyage departure. The pier was festively decorated, setting the tone for… read more of “Bon Voyage to Two…”
On a recent call in Fiji, Suva City Council and Tourism Police welcomed Amsterdam’s Hotel Director Henk and 29 crew members for another monthly beach clean-up. This time, they collected 550 pounds of debris along a 1.2 mile coast. Some of the crew even got into the water to pull trash from the sea. It… read more of “Amsterdam Crew…”
Holland America Line’s Canada and New England season will be even more scenic in 2021 with the addition of three cruises that explore the dramatic landscape of Greenland. From April through October, guests can select from more than 13 unique Canada, New England and Greenland itineraries ranging from seven to 17 days — including a… read more of “Greenland Added to…”
Amsterdam crew members set out for a beach clean-up in Puerto Vallarta organized by Hotel Director Henk. The ship’s management team is organizing a monthly clean-up to help the communities we visit and offer a better beach experience. When they were done, 80 pounds of garbage were collected, including 628 pieces of plastic/foam, 81 plastic… read more of “Amsterdam Crew…”
The exciting lands of red-hot tango; ice-blue glaciers; and lush, green jungle come to life when Holland America Line’s Amsterdam, Koningsdam, Volendam and Zaandam head to South America and Antarctica in 2019–2020. From September 2019 through April 2020, the four ships offer cruises ranging from 14 to 48 days that cover the colorful cultures and… read more of “Four Ships Offer…”
