Evenings on board our ships are all about live music, and Holland America Line offers so many irresistible sounds – from Lincoln Center Stage and Rolling Stone Rock Room to Billboard Onboard and B.B. King Blue’s Club. Memorable performances from world-class musicians fill each journey with an unforgettable rhythm all its own. Guests can spend… read more of “20 Songs That Bring…”
Every evening when guests retire to their staterooms, they find a fun creature waiting for them. Our popular towel animals are expertly made by our room stewards, and if you’re missing your towel animal now you can make a seal at home. Let us know how it goes in the comments! SUPPLIES: Two large towels… read more of “How To Make a Towel…”
All of us at Holland America Line are wishing you the best during this unprecedented time. While we dream of future travels, we’ll continue to bring the joy of the Holland America Line experience to you with our HAL@Home series. Every day, all over the world, countless musicians have performed on our ships. We’ve always… read more of “HAL@HOME Takes Fans…”
Holland America Line guests can learn how to make their cruise vacation more meaningful and memorable in the new fleetwide Microsoft Studio (formerly Digital Workshop) centers onboard. The state-of-the-art computer facility is the hub for free small-group courses taught by Microsoft-trained hosts using the latest technology. Designed for all levels of ability, sessions feature travel-centric… read more of “New Microsoft…”
The Kid’s Club/Club HAL is not going away on Holland America Line. On Oosterdam only, we recently launched a new venue called High Score!, featuring a variety of popular arcade and table games. Regular hours during the day are for kids ages 7+ and family time is offered in the evening, with separate time slots…. read more of “Club HAL and High…”
Cruise Critic, the world’s largest cruise reviews site and online cruise community, announced the winners in its 2019 Editors’ Picks Awards in the United States and Australia. Holland America Line’s excellence was recognized in three categories: Best Dining and Best Itineraries in the United States and Best Entertainment in Australia. The Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks… read more of “Holland America…”
When Noordam re-entered service last month following a scheduled 14-day dry dock, the ship had received a refresh and several upgrades as part of a $300 million brand enhancement initiative. The most notable new additions are Billboard Onboard to the Music Walk area and Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop where guests can create mementos from their… read more of “Noordam Emerges…”
Aaron Saunders of Ports & Bows on Canada.com recently got married on board Nieuw Amsterdam and wrote about it. He let us post about his wedding on the blog, and we’re thrilled to share the happy couple’s experience. Did you know you can get married at sea? I tied the knot in late July aboard… read more of “Getting Married…”
