Fall is in full swing, and if the cooling temperatures have you dreaming of balmy breezes and turquoise waters, then it’s time to pack your bags for the Caribbean. Holland America Line ships are starting to reposition from their summer homes, and when Nieuw Amsterdam arrives at Grand Turk in the Turks & Caicos Oct…. read more of “Best Snorkeling…”
It’s clear that the Caribbean is adorned with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. In fact, you can see most of them as the ships sail past the powdery shores. But what about the beaches that you don’t see when you’re approaching a port? The ones that aren’t a walk away from… read more of “Top 6 Caribbean…”
Thanks to HAL guest Henny Versteeg for sending in these beautiful photos taken in Grand Turk, where Noordam and Nieuw Amsterdam were docked side by side.
Thanks to our Director of Port Operations Chris Martin for sending in these fun photos of Nieuw Amsterdam and Westerdam together at Grand Turk.
Dutch TV host and adventure seeker Charlotte van Hoorn was on board Noordam for a Caribbean cruise and sent in posts during her voyage. Where is your favorite place to dive? Let us know in the comments below! Favorites of a 3-Star Mariner: Favorite Adventure – Snorkeling off Little Bonnaire Thank you Queen Beatrix for… read more of “Cruise Diary:…”
Thanks to HAL guest Sonja Boostrom for sending in these beautiful photos from her recent cruise on Westerdam. The first photo is a beautiful shot of Westerdam docked in Grand Turk and the second shows a heart shaped cloud just above the ship. This was our first cruise and we loved it! — Sonja Boostrom
Thanks to HAL guest Frans Dijkman for sending in this post and gorgeous photo taken in Grand Turk while on a cruise with Noordam. This beautiful photo was taken in Grand Turk before leaving to Samana, Dominican Republic. It really was worthwhile to leave a cold and wet Europe. — Frans Dijkman
We invited our Facebook fans to share with us their “favorite HAL Ship of 2012.” Here are some of the stunning entries. Thanks to all for sharing! These pictures are from our 2011 cruise on the Eurodam. This year it was the Statendam through the Panama Canal. Early in 2014 it is Hawaii; already booked…. read more of “Facebook Fans Share…”
