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Feb 24, 2021, 13:05 ET Holland America Line Extends Cruise Pause to Include All Departures Sailing to or from a Canadian Port in 2021

As Holland America Line continues to review and assess its plans around the Canadian Transport Ministry's Interim Order that closed Canadian ports...

Feb 09, 2021, 10:24 ET Senior Staff Officers Bring More Than 80 Years of Experience to Holland America Line's New Ship, Rotterdam

Holland America Line has a history that spans nearly 150 years, and with that comes a depth of talented crew who will be aboard Rotterdam when the...

Feb 01, 2021, 11:58 ET Holland America Line Names Captain Werner Timmers Master of Rotterdam

Holland America Line has named Werner Timmers, a captain with nearly 40 years sailing for the cruise line, to take the helm of Rotterdam when the...

Jan 29, 2021, 11:12 ET Holland America Line Offers Sweet Savings this Valentine's Day with 10% Bonus Gift Cards

Holland America Line is enticing romantics to surprise their sweetheart with the gift of cruise travel this Valentine's Day with a Holland America...

Jan 26, 2021, 13:00 ET Holland America Line's Bucket List Grand World Voyage is Now Open. Book 2022 Grand Africa Voyage and 2023 Grand Voyages Around the World and South America & Antarctica

Holland America Line's Grand Voyages are made for dreamers, adventurers and explorers seeking to discover new cultures and illuminating experiences....

Jan 14, 2021, 12:30 ET Holland America Line Opens Bookings for Europe 2022 Cruises - Four Ships Span the Region on Itineraries Ranging from Seven to 21 Days

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2022 Europe season that features culturally rich locales and a new combination of ships, including...

Jan 13, 2021, 12:45 ET Holland America Line Celebrates 75 Years in Alaska in 2022 -- Bookings Open for Award-Winning Alaska Cruises and Land+Sea Journeys to Denali and the Yukon

In 2022 Holland America Line is celebrating 75 years of Alaska exploration — longer than any other cruise line — and bookings are now open for its...

Jan 11, 2021, 12:30 ET Get Ready to Soak Up Some Vitamin Sea With Holland America Line's 2021-2022 Caribbean Cruise Season That Includes New Rotterdam

Beyond the balmy breezes and crystalline waters of the Caribbean, the vibrant cultures of the islands await to be discovered on a Holland America...

Jan 06, 2021, 13:05 ET Holland America Line Extends Pause in Cruise Operations

As Holland America Line continues to prepare and develop its plans to meet the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order issued by the U.S. Centers for ...

Dec 16, 2020, 09:00 ET Holland America Line Offers a FREE Interior Stateroom with a Verandah or Suite Booking in Unprecedented 'Buy One, Gift One' Promotion

To help spread holiday cheer, Holland America Line is offering a free second stateroom with cruise bookings – a huge cruise value and rarity in the...

Dec 09, 2020, 15:30 ET Give the Gift of Future Cruise Travel this Holiday Season with a Holland America Line Gift Card

This holiday season, cruise fans can buy their favorite traveler the perfect gift of future cruise travel with a Holland America Line gift card....

Dec 09, 2020, 14:32 ET Holland America Line Kicks Off Cruise Wave Season with 'BIG' Stateroom Upgrades, Free Gratuities and One-Night Specialty Dining, Beverages and Free/Reduced Kids Fares

This Wave Season Holland America Line is inviting travelers to return to their happy place with the ultimate "View & Verandah" upgrade event that...

Dec 03, 2020, 16:55 ET Holland America Line Retains Title as Top Alaska Cruise Line in the 2020 AFAR Travelers' Awards

Maintaining its status as the number-one cruise line for explorations to The Last Frontier, Holland America Line was named the top pick for Alaska...

Nov 23, 2020, 14:03 ET Holland America Line's 'Black Friday Sale' Gives Cruise Shoppers Free Wi-Fi Plus Specialty Dining, Gratuities and Beverages

Holland America Line will join the Black Friday frenzy this holiday season with a weeklong Black Friday Sale that offers a free Wi-Fi package for all ...

Nov 20, 2020, 13:05 ET Holland America Line Extends Cruise Pause to Include All Departures Through March 31, 2021, as it Prepares for CDC Requirements to Resume Cruising

As Holland America Line continues to prepare and develop its plans to meet the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order issued by the U.S. Centers for ...

Nov 17, 2020, 13:50 ET Holland America Line's Half Moon Cay Earns Best Private Island for 20th Year in Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards

Holland America Line took home four Porthole Cruise Magazine 2020 Readers' Choice Awards in areas that covered everything from onboard dining to...
Six Holland America Line Ships Offer Award-Winning Alaska and Glacier Bay Cruises in 2021

Oct 19, 2020, 14:58 ET Six Holland America Line Ships Offer Award-Winning Alaska and Glacier Bay Cruises in 2021

In 2021, Holland America Line is set to build on its leadership position in Alaska with a full season of cruises and Land+Sea Journeys that showcase...

Oct 01, 2020, 12:00 ET Holland America Line's Rotterdam Reaches Next Building Milestone with Coin Ceremony Celebration at Fincantieri Shipyard

In anticipation of Rotterdam's float-out next week, Holland America Line celebrated the ship's coin ceremony today, Thursday, Oct. 1, at...

Sep 16, 2020, 13:30 ET Exclusive Offer Gives California and Arizona Residents 5% Savings and up to $250 in Onboard Spending Money on Select Holland America Line Cruises

Holland America Line is enticing guests from Arizona and California coast to book a cruise by offering a promotion that provides 5% savings and up to ...

Sep 10, 2020, 14:01 ET Five Holland America Line Ships Set to Explore Europe from Greenland to Greece in 2021

From Greenland to Greece and Iceland to Israel, five Holland America Line ships are set to explore the cultural kaleidoscope of Europe in 2021. The...

Aug 20, 2020, 13:00 ET Holland America Line Invites Cruisers to Save Now and Cruise Later by Extending 'Have it All' Offer Through Sept. 30

Holland America Line knows savvy travelers like to plan ahead and take advantage of a great offer, which is why the premium cruise line is extending...

Aug 18, 2020, 14:01 ET Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2022 Grand World Voyage and 2021 Grand Africa Voyage

Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021 Grand Africa Voyage. Guests...

Aug 11, 2020, 13:05 ET Holland America Line Extends Its Pause of Cruise Operations to All Departures Through Dec. 15, 2020

With the continuation of travel and port restrictions due to global health concerns, Holland America Line is extending its pause of cruise operations ...

Aug 10, 2020, 16:35 ET Holland America Line Takes Cruisers on a Weeklong Virtual Voyage to Norway the Week of Aug. 16, 2020

Following the success of its Virtual Voyage to Alaska in June, Holland America Line is setting sail on social media once again, this time taking fans ...

Jul 30, 2020, 12:25 ET Holland America Line Changes Name of Newbuild to Iconic Rotterdam and Designates it the New Flagship; Ship Expected to Be Delivered July 30, 2021

In honor of some of the most memorable ships in Holland America Line's nearly 150-year history, the premium cruise line is changing the name of its...