If going on a cruise is something you\u2019ve wanted to do for months or even years, but you don\u2019t know where to start, don\u2019t sweat it. We\u2019ve got you covered! Here are quick tips to help you navigate your first cruise adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1.Find a cruise destination that excites you.<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhether it\u2019s Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe or another cruise destination<\/a>, there are plenty of places to explore. Consider when and where you want your journey to begin, and then check out cruise itineraries from there.<\/p>\n2.Connect with a Personal Cruise Consultant at Holland America Line.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs members of the team, Personal Cruise Consultants<\/a> have unique expertise on the\u00a0Holland America Line\u00a0experience and in-depth knowledge about destinations around the world. They\u2019re here to help you plan every detail of your cruise at no extra cost to you, as this is a complimentary service for guests.<\/p>\n3.Make the most of\u00a0special offers.<\/strong><\/h3>\nExplore available cruise deals<\/a> to help you make a great vacation even greater. Whether you\u2019re planning ahead or looking for last-minute offers, Holland America Line looks forward to welcoming you aboard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Aerial](\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/holland-america-line-half-moon-cay.webp\" "\\"Half")
<\/span><\/div>Bask in the beauty of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>4.Book shore excursions early.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom wildlife encounters in Alaska to horseback riding in Half Moon Cay, there are plenty of shore excursions<\/a> to choose from at each destination. Spots fill up quickly for many activities, so book early.<\/p>\n5.Ensure you have the necessary travel documents.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll guests must have the required documentation to embark and disembark throughout the voyage. For smooth sailing, make sure you review and comply with all identification requirements<\/a>.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n6.Pack for your cruise.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom passports and medications to your favorite flip-flops, packing your essentials is an important part of cruise preparation. Remember to keep essentials \u2013 like medications and identification documents \u2013 in a carry-on bag. Also, check the weather forecast for your trip to ensure you pack accordingly.<\/p>\n
7.Download the Navigator\u00ae<\/sup> App.<\/strong><\/h3>\nHolland America Line\u2019s Navigator<\/a>\u00ae <\/sup>App is your essential cruise companion. This free mobile-friendly tool helps you personalize your cruise experience once you\u2019re on the ship by planning your daily activities, browsing and purchasing available shore excursions, viewing restaurant menus, making dining reservations, checking your account balance and more.<\/p>\n8.Explore the ship.
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019re on board and have completed some basic safety essentials, take a self-guided tour of the ship. This will help you become familiar with your home away from home for the duration of the cruise.<\/p>\n9.Kick back and relax.
\n<\/strong>Grab a good book. Find a refreshing drink or tasty treat. Book a massage at the\u00a0Greenhouse Spa & Salon<\/a>.\u00ae Kick back and relax. After all, you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"View](\"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/spa-hydropool-holland-america-line.webp\" "\\"Hydropool")
<\/span><\/div>Soak up some relaxation at the spa.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>10.Enjoy future cruise benefits as a member of our Mariner Society\u00ae.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThey say all good things must come to an end, but who said you can\u2019t do it again? When you cruise with Holland America Line, you\u2019re automatically enrolled in our Mariner Society<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup>. As a member, you earn Cruise Day credits for every day you cruise and for each purchase you make on board. All Mariners receive benefits starting with their second cruise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Come see the world from your doorstep on a Holland America Line cruise. Adventures await you! Start planning your cruise today with a Holland America Line Personal Cruise Consultant<\/a> or\u00a0learn more by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":69607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,53,4197],"tags":[4193,2368],"class_list":["post-69584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-planning","category-featured-cruise-planning","category-preparations","tag-travel-insight","tag-travel-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69584"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72923,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions\/72923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
2.Connect with a Personal Cruise Consultant at Holland America Line.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAs members of the team, Personal Cruise Consultants<\/a> have unique expertise on the\u00a0Holland America Line\u00a0experience and in-depth knowledge about destinations around the world. They\u2019re here to help you plan every detail of your cruise at no extra cost to you, as this is a complimentary service for guests.<\/p>\n3.Make the most of\u00a0special offers.<\/strong><\/h3>\nExplore available cruise deals<\/a> to help you make a great vacation even greater. Whether you\u2019re planning ahead or looking for last-minute offers, Holland America Line looks forward to welcoming you aboard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Bask in the beauty of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>4.Book shore excursions early.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom wildlife encounters in Alaska to horseback riding in Half Moon Cay, there are plenty of shore excursions<\/a> to choose from at each destination. Spots fill up quickly for many activities, so book early.<\/p>\n5.Ensure you have the necessary travel documents.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll guests must have the required documentation to embark and disembark throughout the voyage. For smooth sailing, make sure you review and comply with all identification requirements<\/a>.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n6.Pack for your cruise.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom passports and medications to your favorite flip-flops, packing your essentials is an important part of cruise preparation. Remember to keep essentials \u2013 like medications and identification documents \u2013 in a carry-on bag. Also, check the weather forecast for your trip to ensure you pack accordingly.<\/p>\n
7.Download the Navigator\u00ae<\/sup> App.<\/strong><\/h3>\nHolland America Line\u2019s Navigator<\/a>\u00ae <\/sup>App is your essential cruise companion. This free mobile-friendly tool helps you personalize your cruise experience once you\u2019re on the ship by planning your daily activities, browsing and purchasing available shore excursions, viewing restaurant menus, making dining reservations, checking your account balance and more.<\/p>\n8.Explore the ship.
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019re on board and have completed some basic safety essentials, take a self-guided tour of the ship. This will help you become familiar with your home away from home for the duration of the cruise.<\/p>\n9.Kick back and relax.
\n<\/strong>Grab a good book. Find a refreshing drink or tasty treat. Book a massage at the\u00a0Greenhouse Spa & Salon<\/a>.\u00ae Kick back and relax. After all, you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Soak up some relaxation at the spa.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>10.Enjoy future cruise benefits as a member of our Mariner Society\u00ae.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThey say all good things must come to an end, but who said you can\u2019t do it again? When you cruise with Holland America Line, you\u2019re automatically enrolled in our Mariner Society<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup>. As a member, you earn Cruise Day credits for every day you cruise and for each purchase you make on board. All Mariners receive benefits starting with their second cruise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Come see the world from your doorstep on a Holland America Line cruise. Adventures await you! Start planning your cruise today with a Holland America Line Personal Cruise Consultant<\/a> or\u00a0learn more by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":69607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,53,4197],"tags":[4193,2368],"class_list":["post-69584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-planning","category-featured-cruise-planning","category-preparations","tag-travel-insight","tag-travel-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69584"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72923,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions\/72923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
3.Make the most of\u00a0special offers.<\/strong><\/h3>\nExplore available cruise deals<\/a> to help you make a great vacation even greater. Whether you\u2019re planning ahead or looking for last-minute offers, Holland America Line looks forward to welcoming you aboard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Bask in the beauty of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>4.Book shore excursions early.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom wildlife encounters in Alaska to horseback riding in Half Moon Cay, there are plenty of shore excursions<\/a> to choose from at each destination. Spots fill up quickly for many activities, so book early.<\/p>\n5.Ensure you have the necessary travel documents.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll guests must have the required documentation to embark and disembark throughout the voyage. For smooth sailing, make sure you review and comply with all identification requirements<\/a>.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n6.Pack for your cruise.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom passports and medications to your favorite flip-flops, packing your essentials is an important part of cruise preparation. Remember to keep essentials \u2013 like medications and identification documents \u2013 in a carry-on bag. Also, check the weather forecast for your trip to ensure you pack accordingly.<\/p>\n
7.Download the Navigator\u00ae<\/sup> App.<\/strong><\/h3>\nHolland America Line\u2019s Navigator<\/a>\u00ae <\/sup>App is your essential cruise companion. This free mobile-friendly tool helps you personalize your cruise experience once you\u2019re on the ship by planning your daily activities, browsing and purchasing available shore excursions, viewing restaurant menus, making dining reservations, checking your account balance and more.<\/p>\n8.Explore the ship.
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019re on board and have completed some basic safety essentials, take a self-guided tour of the ship. This will help you become familiar with your home away from home for the duration of the cruise.<\/p>\n9.Kick back and relax.
\n<\/strong>Grab a good book. Find a refreshing drink or tasty treat. Book a massage at the\u00a0Greenhouse Spa & Salon<\/a>.\u00ae Kick back and relax. After all, you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Soak up some relaxation at the spa.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>10.Enjoy future cruise benefits as a member of our Mariner Society\u00ae.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThey say all good things must come to an end, but who said you can\u2019t do it again? When you cruise with Holland America Line, you\u2019re automatically enrolled in our Mariner Society<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup>. As a member, you earn Cruise Day credits for every day you cruise and for each purchase you make on board. All Mariners receive benefits starting with their second cruise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Come see the world from your doorstep on a Holland America Line cruise. Adventures await you! Start planning your cruise today with a Holland America Line Personal Cruise Consultant<\/a> or\u00a0learn more by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":69607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,53,4197],"tags":[4193,2368],"class_list":["post-69584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-planning","category-featured-cruise-planning","category-preparations","tag-travel-insight","tag-travel-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69584"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72923,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions\/72923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/span><\/div>Bask in the beauty of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>4.Book shore excursions early.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom wildlife encounters in Alaska to horseback riding in Half Moon Cay, there are plenty of shore excursions<\/a> to choose from at each destination. Spots fill up quickly for many activities, so book early.<\/p>\n5.Ensure you have the necessary travel documents.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll guests must have the required documentation to embark and disembark throughout the voyage. For smooth sailing, make sure you review and comply with all identification requirements<\/a>.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n6.Pack for your cruise.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom passports and medications to your favorite flip-flops, packing your essentials is an important part of cruise preparation. Remember to keep essentials \u2013 like medications and identification documents \u2013 in a carry-on bag. Also, check the weather forecast for your trip to ensure you pack accordingly.<\/p>\n
7.Download the Navigator\u00ae<\/sup> App.<\/strong><\/h3>\nHolland America Line\u2019s Navigator<\/a>\u00ae <\/sup>App is your essential cruise companion. This free mobile-friendly tool helps you personalize your cruise experience once you\u2019re on the ship by planning your daily activities, browsing and purchasing available shore excursions, viewing restaurant menus, making dining reservations, checking your account balance and more.<\/p>\n8.Explore the ship.
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019re on board and have completed some basic safety essentials, take a self-guided tour of the ship. This will help you become familiar with your home away from home for the duration of the cruise.<\/p>\n9.Kick back and relax.
\n<\/strong>Grab a good book. Find a refreshing drink or tasty treat. Book a massage at the\u00a0Greenhouse Spa & Salon<\/a>.\u00ae Kick back and relax. After all, you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Soak up some relaxation at the spa.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>10.Enjoy future cruise benefits as a member of our Mariner Society\u00ae.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThey say all good things must come to an end, but who said you can\u2019t do it again? When you cruise with Holland America Line, you\u2019re automatically enrolled in our Mariner Society<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup>. As a member, you earn Cruise Day credits for every day you cruise and for each purchase you make on board. All Mariners receive benefits starting with their second cruise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Come see the world from your doorstep on a Holland America Line cruise. Adventures await you! Start planning your cruise today with a Holland America Line Personal Cruise Consultant<\/a> or\u00a0learn more by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":69607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,53,4197],"tags":[4193,2368],"class_list":["post-69584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-planning","category-featured-cruise-planning","category-preparations","tag-travel-insight","tag-travel-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69584"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72923,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions\/72923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
4.Book shore excursions early.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom wildlife encounters in Alaska to horseback riding in Half Moon Cay, there are plenty of shore excursions<\/a> to choose from at each destination. Spots fill up quickly for many activities, so book early.<\/p>\n5.Ensure you have the necessary travel documents.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll guests must have the required documentation to embark and disembark throughout the voyage. For smooth sailing, make sure you review and comply with all identification requirements<\/a>.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n6.Pack for your cruise.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom passports and medications to your favorite flip-flops, packing your essentials is an important part of cruise preparation. Remember to keep essentials \u2013 like medications and identification documents \u2013 in a carry-on bag. Also, check the weather forecast for your trip to ensure you pack accordingly.<\/p>\n
7.Download the Navigator\u00ae<\/sup> App.<\/strong><\/h3>\nHolland America Line\u2019s Navigator<\/a>\u00ae <\/sup>App is your essential cruise companion. This free mobile-friendly tool helps you personalize your cruise experience once you\u2019re on the ship by planning your daily activities, browsing and purchasing available shore excursions, viewing restaurant menus, making dining reservations, checking your account balance and more.<\/p>\n8.Explore the ship.
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019re on board and have completed some basic safety essentials, take a self-guided tour of the ship. This will help you become familiar with your home away from home for the duration of the cruise.<\/p>\n9.Kick back and relax.
\n<\/strong>Grab a good book. Find a refreshing drink or tasty treat. Book a massage at the\u00a0Greenhouse Spa & Salon<\/a>.\u00ae Kick back and relax. After all, you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Soak up some relaxation at the spa.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>10.Enjoy future cruise benefits as a member of our Mariner Society\u00ae.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThey say all good things must come to an end, but who said you can\u2019t do it again? When you cruise with Holland America Line, you\u2019re automatically enrolled in our Mariner Society<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup>. As a member, you earn Cruise Day credits for every day you cruise and for each purchase you make on board. All Mariners receive benefits starting with their second cruise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Come see the world from your doorstep on a Holland America Line cruise. Adventures await you! Start planning your cruise today with a Holland America Line Personal Cruise Consultant<\/a> or\u00a0learn more by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":69607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,53,4197],"tags":[4193,2368],"class_list":["post-69584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-planning","category-featured-cruise-planning","category-preparations","tag-travel-insight","tag-travel-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69584"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72923,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions\/72923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
5.Ensure you have the necessary travel documents.<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll guests must have the required documentation to embark and disembark throughout the voyage. For smooth sailing, make sure you review and comply with all identification requirements<\/a>.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n6.Pack for your cruise.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom passports and medications to your favorite flip-flops, packing your essentials is an important part of cruise preparation. Remember to keep essentials \u2013 like medications and identification documents \u2013 in a carry-on bag. Also, check the weather forecast for your trip to ensure you pack accordingly.<\/p>\n
7.Download the Navigator\u00ae<\/sup> App.<\/strong><\/h3>\nHolland America Line\u2019s Navigator<\/a>\u00ae <\/sup>App is your essential cruise companion. This free mobile-friendly tool helps you personalize your cruise experience once you\u2019re on the ship by planning your daily activities, browsing and purchasing available shore excursions, viewing restaurant menus, making dining reservations, checking your account balance and more.<\/p>\n8.Explore the ship.
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019re on board and have completed some basic safety essentials, take a self-guided tour of the ship. This will help you become familiar with your home away from home for the duration of the cruise.<\/p>\n9.Kick back and relax.
\n<\/strong>Grab a good book. Find a refreshing drink or tasty treat. Book a massage at the\u00a0Greenhouse Spa & Salon<\/a>.\u00ae Kick back and relax. After all, you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Soak up some relaxation at the spa.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>10.Enjoy future cruise benefits as a member of our Mariner Society\u00ae.<\/strong><\/h3>\nThey say all good things must come to an end, but who said you can\u2019t do it again? When you cruise with Holland America Line, you\u2019re automatically enrolled in our Mariner Society<\/a>\u00ae<\/sup>. As a member, you earn Cruise Day credits for every day you cruise and for each purchase you make on board. All Mariners receive benefits starting with their second cruise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Come see the world from your doorstep on a Holland America Line cruise. Adventures await you! Start planning your cruise today with a Holland America Line Personal Cruise Consultant<\/a> or\u00a0learn more by checking out our Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":69607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,53,4197],"tags":[4193,2368],"class_list":["post-69584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-planning","category-featured-cruise-planning","category-preparations","tag-travel-insight","tag-travel-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69584"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72923,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69584\/revisions\/72923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
6.Pack for your cruise.<\/strong><\/h3>\nFrom passports and medications to your favorite flip-flops, packing your essentials is an important part of cruise preparation. Remember to keep essentials \u2013 like medications and identification documents \u2013 in a carry-on bag. Also, check the weather forecast for your trip to ensure you pack accordingly.<\/p>\n
7.Download the Navigator\u00ae<\/sup> App.<\/strong><\/h3>\nHolland America Line\u2019s Navigator<\/a>\u00ae <\/sup>App is your essential cruise companion. This free mobile-friendly tool helps you personalize your cruise experience once you\u2019re on the ship by planning your daily activities, browsing and purchasing available shore excursions, viewing restaurant menus, making dining reservations, checking your account balance and more.<\/p>\n8.Explore the ship.
\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019re on board and have completed some basic safety essentials, take a self-guided tour of the ship. This will help you become familiar with your home away from home for the duration of the cruise.<\/p>\n9.Kick back and relax.
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\n<\/strong>Once you\u2019re on board and have completed some basic safety essentials, take a self-guided tour of the ship. This will help you become familiar with your home away from home for the duration of the cruise.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Grab a good book. Find a refreshing drink or tasty treat. Book a massage at the\u00a0Greenhouse Spa & Salon<\/a>.\u00ae Kick back and relax. After all, you\u2019re on vacation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>Soak up some relaxation at the spa.<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
10.Enjoy future cruise benefits as a member of our Mariner Society\u00ae.<\/strong><\/h3>\n