Award-winning travel writer Michele Peterson of A Taste for Travel recently sailed on a 14-day Holland America Line Asia cruise aboard Volendam. Considering a journey to the Far East? Read selections from her article to hear her reflections on cruising on Volendam and the unique ports-of-call during her voyage! As we glide in a gondola… read more of “Press Diary:…”
Holland America Line is known for graceful mid-sized ships with a generous amount of personal space for guests as they cruise the world. Some cruisers might be surprised to learn that Holland America extends this roomy cruise experience to the promenade deck on five of our ships: Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam, Veendam and Volendam with our… read more of “The Lanai: A Unique…”
Holland America Line has added three BBC Earth talents to Volendam’s Oct. 27, 2017, Feature Cruise to Taiwan and Japan. The experts include Creative Director of the BBC Natural History Unit, Dr. Mike Gunton; Ecologist, Natural History Presenter and Writer Mike Dilger; and Digital Producer Sam Hume. While onboard, they will host talks and question-and-answer… read more of “BBC Earth Feature…”
Holland America Line’s Iconic Event cruises are voyages that put our guests in the right place at exactly the right time. From spending your summer solstice at Stonehenge to attending Ladies’ Day at the Dublin Horse Show, selecting one of these cruises guarantees you the opportunity to experience an iconic event that is sure to… read more of “Celebrate…”
As part of Holland America Line’s exclusive partnership with BBC Earth, a selection of feature cruises are offered throughout the year that bring BBC Earth experts onboard to share their knowledge, expertise and adventures. These cruises allow guests to take a peek into what happens behind the scenes of BBC Earth’s groundbreaking documentaries by sailing… read more of “BBC Presenter,…”
A Holland America Line Far East cruise is filled with awe and wonder. From bustling and buzzing cities like Hong Kong and Shanghai, China; to the tranquil vistas and beaches of Thai islands like Koh Samui, these cruises feature one highlight after another. This region of the world is also highlighted by some incredible history,… read more of “Include These…”
The holidays can be the best time of year, full of twinkling lights and festive cheer. But the holidays also can bring stress for many with planning, cooking and cleaning. Imagine leaving that all behind (the stress, we mean!) by letting Holland America Line take care of everything on a holiday cruise. Onboard you can… read more of “Holiday Happiness…”
For many travelers, the word exotic conjures up images of shorelines fringed with lush landscapes and swaying palms, mystical scenery enhanced by bold colors, uncharted culturals and striking tastes that delight the palate. At Holland America Line, cruises to exotic locales take our guests to places like the Far East, South Pacific, Australia and New… read more of “Looking for an…”
