{"id":82678,"date":"2025-07-11T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=82678"},"modified":"2025-07-11T09:00:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T16:00:48","slug":"a-wave-of-recognition-holland-america-celebrated-by-readers-travelers-alike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/whats-new\/a-wave-of-recognition-holland-america-celebrated-by-readers-travelers-alike\/","title":{"rendered":"A Wave of Recognition: Holland America Celebrated by Readers & Travelers Alike"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Holland America, we believe that the heart of travel lies in the connections we create\u2014between people, cultures, and unforgettable destinations. Every detail of our experience is designed to make guests feel cared for<\/a>, understood, and inspired. That\u2019s why we\u2019re beyond honored to share that we\u2019ve received several prestigious awards<\/a> from industry-leading publications, thanks to the shared opinions of passionate travelers and savvy readers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Travel + Leisure: World\u2019s Best Awards 2025<\/h2><\/div>

We\u2019re honored to share that Holland America has been named a double winner<\/strong> in Travel + Leisure\u2019s 2025 World\u2019s Best Awards<\/strong>, recognized as both the Best Large Ship Ocean Cruise Line<\/a><\/strong> and Best Mid-Sized Ship Ocean Cruise Line<\/strong> \u2014 as voted by their discerning and well-traveled readers. Wow, we\u2019ve always known our ships were ideally sized for unforgettable travel \u2014 but it\u2019s especially meaningful to know you noticed!<\/p>\n

These accolades reflect what we\u2019ve long believed: that thoughtfully designed ships, spacious surroundings, and immersive journeys create an experience that truly connects guests to the world and each other. Whether you’re diving into a book club favorite in a quiet nook, playing pickleball with sweeping 360-degree ocean views or enjoying authentic IItalian cuisine for two at Canaletto<\/a>, we believe the journey is just as important as the destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Global Traveler: Readers\u2019 Survey Awards 2025<\/h2><\/div>

The accolades didn\u2019t stop there. Global Traveler awarded Holland America, Best World Cruise<\/strong>. From September 2024 through January 2025, Global Traveler conducted a comprehensive reader survey aimed at identifying the standout brands across the travel industry. Distributed through digital platforms and direct mail, their survey encouraged open-ended responses, asking readers to share their top travel choices and preferred brands.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re proud to have been recognized among the best, with our awards featured in the May 2025 issue of Global Traveler. Being celebrated by such a savvy, well-traveled audience highlights the trust and loyalty our guests have for the Holland America experience \u2014 a journey that offers experiences too good to hurry through.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Newsweek: America\u2019s Most Loved Brands 2025<\/h2><\/div>

We take great pride in all our awards, but perhaps the most heartfelt recognition of all came from Newsweek, which named Holland America Line one of America\u2019s Most Loved Brands for 2025<\/strong>\u2014and the only<\/strong> cruise line to earn this distinction.<\/p>\n

This honor is the result of a far-reaching survey of over 24,000 U.S. consumers, analyzing more than 359,000 brand evaluations. Respondents were asked to rate brands on emotional connection, reliability, credibility, purchase intent, and affinity. To be ranked so highly across these areas affirms the genuine bond we strive to nurture with every guest who sails with us.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re honored to be so beloved. From a warm smile from a crew member who remembers your name to a shore excursion<\/a> that\u2019s unforgettable and culturally immersive, we know that love is built into the little and big details that make us more than just a cruise line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1992,"featured_media":82688,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,40],"tags":[4323,4324,4325],"class_list":["post-82678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-awards","category-whats-new","tag-best-cruise-line-2025","tag-cruise-ship-awards","tag-luxury-cruises"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82678","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\/1992"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82678"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":82686,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82678\/revisions\/82686"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82688"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}