Imagine feeling your ship rise 85 feet as water fills the locks of the Panama Canal. Then, picture yourself listening to a local expert and Canal historian share tales of achieving the greatest engineering feat that connected two divided oceans. Can you visualize seeing the exotic wildlife and exploring the rich local culture of Central… read more of “A Man, A Plan, A…”
When Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam emerged from a 12-day dry dock at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, in late April, the ship debuted major renovations that added many new public spaces and amenities, including two firsts for the fleet: Explorations Central, or EXC, in the Crow’s Nest and Rijksmuseum at Sea. Westerdam also received… read more of “New Photos Show Off…”
Holland America Line’s Signature Experiences are specially curated pre- and post-cruise encounters currently available on select 2018 itineraries in Canada/New England, Europe, South America and now… Australia & New Zealand and Asia. These unique experiences are available on select Australia, New Zealand and Asia itineraries prior to departure and include two-night hotel accommodations and complimentary… read more of “Holland America…”
Cruising the azure waters and sun-kissed skies of the Mediterranean and southern coasts of Europe is a dream for many holidaymakers, and Holland America Line provides a memorable opportunity to explore one of the hidden gems of Southern Europe: the Adriatic Sea. The Adriatic is a long and narrow sea known for its turquoise waters,… read more of “Looking for Unique…”
If one thing is for sure, it’s that the Mediterranean is heating up for the summer! With millions of people traveling by cruise ship every year, it’s no wonder this unique region is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Known for its stunning landscapes, colorful cities, diverse culture and rich history… read more of “East,…”
Holland America Line is amplifying its destination immersion experiences with the launch of Explorations Central, or EXC, as it will be called. The multifaceted EXC experience combines a wide array of indispensable travel resources with enrichment opportunities for guests that make their travel experience more engaging, vivid and meaningful. If you’d like to watch a… read more of “Launch of…”
Holland America Line asked Guest Roland if he would send in an article about his recent Journeys Ashore experience in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on his recent Westerdam cruise, and he was more than happy to oblige! Roland took the “Cabo San Lucas Ziplining Adventure” and it certainly is a great option for guests who… read more of “Journeys Ashore…”
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…”
