We’re Teaming Up with Audible on Our New Book Club
Audiobook lovers rejoice! Whether you’re on a Holland America Line cruise, or dreaming of your next cruise getaway, here’s something you may have in common with guests beyond cruising the seas: finding joy in a great story. That’s why we’re teaming up with Audible – a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling – to launch a book club, helping guests immerse themselves in incredible stories on board and ashore.
We’re the first cruise line to offer a co-branded book club with Audible, and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this storytelling adventure with you. Get ready to enjoy stories from celebrated authors across genres – including curated destination-focused collections – through an extended Audible free trial and free in-stateroom Audible content available to all guests when you cruise. Want to explore mysteries, thrillers and fantastic tales? How about stories set in breathtaking destinations? Interested in learning a language or two? As an Audible subscriber your wanderlust will delight in audiobooks about travel, well-being and more from your personal device.
Join Our Book Club
You can sign up for a two-month extended free trial of Audible Premium Plus, the service’s top-tier subscription, and also gain access to its entire catalogue of audiobooks. Every month we’ll select an audiobook or Audible Original title focusing on topics like travel, literature, science fiction, romance and mystery. Audiobook selections will be announced on our social channels. Kicking off Holland America Line’s first Audible Book Club is The Justice, an eight-part Audible Original thriller from bestselling author James Patterson.
New subscribers can also visit audible.com/ep/holland-country-selector* to find additional audiobook recommendations that align to the destinations we cruise to. Just comb through online carousels featuring curated collections by destinations. Themes are inclusive of titles across different genres that focus on many of the regions we cruise to, including Alaska, Europe, Canada, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Holland America Line’s exclusive opportunity with Audible is available in five countries, including the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and Australia, and you don’t need to cruise to sign up for the free Audible trial.
Enjoy Complimentary Onboard In-Stateroom Entertainment
When you’re on board, check out the variety of Audible categories through your in-stateroom entertainment system, including well-being and family-friendly content. If you’re looking for meditation sounds, soundtracks with a soothing vibe, or lessons in Dutch, French, Spanish, and Japanese, you can find those, too. No matter what you choose, when you’re cruising with us, you can embark on your own audiobook adventure without an Audible subscription.
Are you ready to dive into a great story aboard and ashore? What are some of your favorite genres? Share in the comments below.
I’m already an audible member in the uk, how do I access your recommendations?
Hello! They may have it branded. You can try this link: https://www.audible.com/ep/holland-america?ipRedirectOverride=true
So what about current subscribers?
If you are a current subscriber, then you will have immediate access to our book club and curated lists. Enjoy!
I am a current member of Audible but am unable to find ANYTHING about the HAL book club on their site or how to link, follow or join. Even if I am not eligible for the two free months there should still be a way for me to become a member to enjoy all of the monthly selections, notifications and stateroom entertainment.
Hi Sandra, the book club conversations will take place online via Holland America Line’s META social channels Facebook and Instagram. Holland America Line will post twice per month (will announce our book club selections the first week of the month and the conversation posts will be during the last week of the month). Follow along on our Instagram (@hollandamericaline) and Facebook (@hollandamericaline).
When on board, does Audible use my internet minutes when in use? Are any book discussions in person while on board or just over the internet?
Hi Andrea, the content on the stateroom TV is free for all; however to access your personal Audible subscription you will need to connect to WiFi with a package. The book discussions are online only.
I didn’t see an option for existing Audible members to sign up for ongoing Book Club books, etc… did I miss something? :)
THANKS!
Hi K.M. The book club conversations will take place online via Holland America Line’s social channels Facebook and Instagram. Holland America Line will post twice per month. Our selection for the month of April was announced April 5 on Facebook and Instagram. The first time we will introduce the title of the book and invite our followers/guests to listen or read the book that month with us. At the end of the month, we will have a post about the book with thought-starters that encourage conversation in the comments among our followers/guests. Follow along on our Instagram (@hollandamericaline) and Facebook (@hollandamericaline).
What if I’m already an Audible premium member? How do I sign up for the book club? Thanks!
The book club conversations will take place online via Holland America Line’s social channels Facebook and Instagram. Holland America Line will post twice per month. Our selection for the month of April was announced April 5 on Facebook and Instagram. The first time we will introduce the title of the book and invite our followers/guests to listen or read the book that month with us. At the end of the month, we will have a post about the book with thought-starters that encourage conversation in the comments among our followers/guests. Follow along on our Instagram (@hollandamericaline) and Facebook (@hollandamericaline).
I am already an audible member .. can I join the book club ?
If you are a current subscriber, then you will have immediate access to our book club and curated lists. Enjoy!
Where are these lists?
Hi Sandra, here is a link to the collection. Be sure to be signed in to Audible: https://www.audible.com/ep/holland-america?ipRedirectOverride=true
I have been an avid Audible member for over 20 years. Can I participate in the book club?
Hi Jan, yes you can! The book club conversations will take place online via Holland America Line’s social channels Facebook and Instagram. Holland America Line will post twice per month. Our selection for the month of April was announced April 5 on Facebook and Instagram. The first time we will introduce the title of the book and invite our followers/guests to listen or read the book that month with us. At the end of the month, we will have a post about the book with thought-starters that encourage conversation in the comments among our followers/guests. Follow along on our Instagram (@hollandamericaline) and Facebook (@hollandamericaline).
What if you already have an Audible membership?
Hi Joan, if you are a member than you already have access to our book club and curated collection. The book club conversations will take place online via Holland America Line’s social channels Facebook and Instagram. Holland America Line will post twice per month. Our selection for the month of April was announced April 5 on Facebook and Instagram. The first time we will introduce the title of the book and invite our followers/guests to listen or read the book that month with us. At the end of the month, we will have a post about the book with thought-starters that encourage conversation in the comments among our followers/guests. Follow along on our Instagram (@hollandamericaline) and Facebook (@hollandamericaline).