Holland America Line has added three BBC Earth talents to Volendam’s Oct. 27, 2017, Feature Cruise to Taiwan and Japan. The experts include Creative Director of the BBC Natural History Unit, Dr. Mike Gunton; Ecologist, Natural History Presenter and Writer Mike Dilger; and Digital Producer Sam Hume. While onboard, they will host talks and question-and-answer… read more of “BBC Earth Feature…”
One of the most notable features of any Holland America Line ship is the remarkable collection of museum-quality art on board. The line’s newest vessel, Koningsdam, which launched in April 2016, is no exception. With a collection worth $4.1 million, the ship highlights the talents of leading hospitality designer Adam D. Tihany, working with art… read more of “Koningsdam’s $4.1…”
Holland America Line’s Greenhouse Spa & Salon, long known for its Elemis product line, has a new beauty tool for cruisers. The Elemis Biotec facial machine provides five different, customized approaches to maximize skin care. Spa Director Kadina Williams was kind enough to give me a demo on our recent, 18-night “Viking Passage” cruise from… read more of “Greenhouse Spa:…”
Love represents different things to different people. No matter how you look at it, great love requires a special place to share it, and few venues rival the romance of celebrating love on a Holland America Line cruise. Whether you prefer a simple ceremony or a larger celebration, a wedding on one of our ships… read more of “Say “I…”
Wild Mushroom Filling and Brown Butter & Pine Nut Sauce: From America’s Test Kitchen to Yours Food allows us to experience the world and bring a piece of it into our homes. Inspired by the rich, earthy flavors often found in Italian cooking, both the Wild Mushroom Filling and Brown Butter & Pine Nut Sauce… read more of “America’s…”
After more than 30 years, Holland America Line cruisers are finally able to add Cuba to their list of must-see destinations! The historic addition of this magnificent island to our Caribbean cruises affords guests the opportunity to experience its friendly atmosphere and electric culture first-hand. From the charming Spanish colonial architecture and candy-colored vintage cars… read more of “Enjoy Electric…”
Holland America Line is reinventing the traditional dessert buffet by introducing a Chocolate Surprise parade on the last gala evening of every cruise. Rather than guests having to make their way to the buffet and wait in line for a sweet treat, Chocolate Surprise brings bite-sized confections to guests in the main public areas as… read more of “New Chocolate…”
Are you technically challenged? Does your computer intimidate you? If you want to learn how to edit, display and share your vacation videos and photographs, Holland America Line offers classes through our Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Available on all ships, these complimentary classes are led by trained Digital Workshop Hosts. And not to worry,… read more of “Become More Tech…”
