Cruise Experience

Holland America Evolution — the largest fleet update in our 153-year history — begins with Oosterdam. With reimagined public spaces, refreshed staterooms, new suite categories, expanded premium experiences, and new venues including the Grand Dutch Café, there are bow-to-stern enhancements, all driven by what guests love most. But why Oosterdam? To understand why she leads the way, it’s important ...

Staying active on vacation should feel effortless, especially when you are sailing across stunning coastlines and enjoying the fresh ocean breeze. Holland America offers a variety of wellness experiences designed for every activity level, from gentle stretching and mindful movement to energizing sports and small group workouts. Here are six fun and unexpected ways to stay active on your ...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to stage a world-class performance at sea, or how it feels to step onto the Navigational Bridge and look out at the same view as the captain? Can you imagine the scale of a cruise ship’s laundry operation or the innovation behind its recycling systems? Learn more about our Behind the Scenes ...

Congratulations to Denis S., who struck it big aboard the Oosterdam, winning a jackpot prize of $134,860 — the largest casino jackpot ever on a Holland America ship! Denis hit the jackpot while playing the popular Buffalo Slot Machine during a sun-soaked cruise in the Western Mediterranean. A frequent casino guest, Denis was sailing on a special casino offer when luck smiled ...