A cruise with Holland America Line is the ultimate retreat. As you indulge in exquisite cuisine, exceptional entertainment and once-in-a-lifetime destinations, it becomes clear that our main focus is you. Every aspect of our cruises is geared toward making your vacation unforgettable, however these activities and services are specifically designed to have you feeling and… read more of “Relax, Refresh and…”
Winter is coming, and just not in Westeros (for all you Game of Thrones fans!). That means the Caribbean is heating up to usher in warmer weather for those guests who are getting ready to face chilly temps and snow. Across the fleet Holland America Line ships are preparing to reposition from their summer homes… read more of “Transatlantic…”
Visiting new places on a Holland America Line cruise is always exciting. You learn about new cultures, try local cuisine and enjoy adventures — all while picking up some souvenirs and making memories along the way.
Many travelers dream of a longer cruise that feature dozens of ports in several countries or, perhaps, a stretch of leisurely and relaxing days at sea to take in all that the ships have to offer.
A cruise is more about visiting beautiful and interesting places. Today, the ships are the destinations as well, with so much to do, see and learn while onboard. Whether it’s a sea day with hours of free time to spend indulging in all of the shipboard activities, or a port day when the ship is… read more of “What Cruise…”
Carsten Korch, Chief Editor and Founder of Peru this Week, is currently sailing aboard Veendam’s 21-Day South America and Antarctica Holiday Voyage with his family. While aboard the ship he will chronicle his cruising experience for us on the blog. Enjoy! When leaving Lima, Peru, for this trip, I was planning to spend more time… read more of “Cruise Diary: Fun…”
Day 99, April 14: We had been to Ajaccio, Corsica, a lovely island that is a part of France, a few years ago during a Mediterranean cruise, so at a call there during our 112-day Grand World Voyage on the Amsterdam, Humberto, Duffy (our bear that went around the world) and I decided to do… read more of “Cruise Diary: The…”
Days 84, 85, 86/ March 30, March 31, April 1: After an ambitious three-night/four-day overland excursion that took us from our first port of call in India, Mangalore, to the Taj Mahal, the Pink City of Jaipur and Mumbai, we felt we could really use some serious relaxation! We found it at the Amsterdam’s Greenhouse… read more of “Cruise Diary: I…”
