Holland America Line’s ms Rotterdam sailed into the Port of Rotterdam for its milestone 100th call Saturday, July 4, 2015. Rotterdam’s godmother, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, attended the shipboard festivities that included a welcoming concert in the terminal by a local choir, special luncheon and performance by Dutch singer and winner of “The Voice… read more of “Princess Margriet…”
Holland is more than our name, it’s a part of who we are and how we show travelers the world. When you are sailing on a Holland America Line ship or throughout Holland, you will see signs of that everywhere, from the Rotterdam History Walk designed for the company’s 140th Anniversary to the Holland America… read more of “Holland America…”
There’s something unbelievably special about cruising around Africa. For many it is a once in a lifetime event.
The Port of Rotterdam is one of our favorites. Perhaps it’s because it’s in the homeland of our founding, or perhaps it’s because we just love that it’s the homeport of ms Rotterdam. How many ships can say they are based out of their namesake? We have a lasting relationship with the Port of Rotterdam…. read more of “Sailaway From the…”
Thanks to HAL employee Miranda for sending in pictures of this adorable and unique car. I noticed this car in our area, and I honestly thought it was some sort of charter for guests to/from the airport to the cruise terminal. But the curiosity was there, so I went on the internet for it but… read more of “It’s a…”
This cool photo of Rotterdam crew members was taken at the Port of Rotterdam, and it won the May crew photo contest! Jules Seidel is Rotterdam’s human resources manager.
Rotterdam was in Rotterdam, Netherlands, yesterday. She left while there was bad weather. These are a few of the pictures I took.
Thanks to HAL and blog fan Bert Lamers for sending in photos of Rotterdam arriving back at the Port of Rotterdam today after a long absence. This morning the m.s. Rotterdam arrived back in her homeport Rotterdam after a three-month voyage to and from Indonesia. Around 7 a.m. the liner was moored at the Holland… read more of “Rotterdam Arrives…”
