While Holland America Line continues to work with government and port authorities to develop its plans to return to cruising, the company is extending its pause of European cruise operations to include departures through June 30, 2021. The pause will impact cruises departing in May and June on Nieuw Statendam, Volendam and Westerdam, along with… read more of “Holland America…”
Beyond the balmy breezes and crystalline waters of the Caribbean, the vibrant cultures of the islands await to be discovered on a Holland America Line cruise during the 2021-2022 season. Ranging from seven to 21 days, guests will have their pick of six of the line’s premium, mid-sized ships — including Rotterdam in its debut… read more of “Soak Up Some…”
If you’re missing Alaska as much as we are, it’s time to start planning your Alaska getaway for 2021. We’re offering a full season of cruises and Land+Sea Journeys that showcase our more-than 70 years of experience, insider knowledge and preferred access. From April through September, six Holland America Line ships will take guests on… read more of “Six 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…”
Building on its more than 70 years of Alaska experience, Holland America Line’s 2021 Land+Sea Journeys continue to be the only way travelers can explore the Yukon and Denali combined with a cruise. Now open for booking, guests can select from among four ships and 15 different configurations, including the Pinnacle Class Koningsdam, that feature… read more of “Holland America…”
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…”
Even on the day when we’re crossing the Panama Canal, I find it hard to give up my routine on Volendam. So here I am in the ship’s well-appointed gym on the Lido deck, after helping myself to more than my fair share of fluffy, perfect-for-the-occasion Panama rolls on the forward deck. But after I… read more of “My Panama Canal…”
