Holland America Line Archives – Crown Cruise Vacations
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam sailed to Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas from Boston
November 6, 2024 | crownblogHolland America Line’s Zuiderdam sailed from Boston earlier this month for a 21-day cruise to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Bermuda.
Sailing roundtrip from its homeport in Massachusetts, the 1,900-guest ship is scheduled to visit 12 destinations.
After departing from Boston on Oct. 19, 2024, the Zuiderdam made a visit to King’s Wharf in Bermuda before continuing to Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s private island destination in the Bahamas.
San Diego and Holland America Launch 2024-25 Cruise Season
October 2, 2024 | crownblogThe Port of San Diego is kicking off its 2024-25 cruise season in partnership with longtime homeport collaborator, Holland America Line.
This season will feature 75 voyages and is anticipated to welcome 265,000 passengers to the region by the time it concludes in the spring.
Holland America Line Opens Bookings ~2026 Grand World Voyage Aboard Zolendam
August 16, 2024 | crownblogHolland America Line recently opened bookings for its 132-day Grand World Voyage sailing from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Volendam.
Guests on the 2026 Grand World Voyage will visit 48 ports across 25 countries on all seven continents, according to a statement.
Holland America Line Completes Installation of SpaceX’s Starlink for Stronger Internet
March 6, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchHolland America Line cruise passengers are going to notice a big difference in internet strength after the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet on each of the fleet’s 11 ships.
“We’ve heard from guests the new Starlink high-speed internet is better than they expected while cruising,” Kathleen Erickson, vice president of technology for American Cruise Line, said in a news release.
Holland America Opens Chef Morimoto Restaurant Aboard Nieuw Amsterdam
February 14, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchHolland America Line’s “Fresh Fish Ambassador” now has the cruise line’s first stand-alone restaurant at sea on Nieuw Amsterdam.
Morimoto By Sea is showcasing the delicious cuisine of Chef Masaharu Morimoto. The restaurant offers Asian-inspired dishes and beverages from Chef Morimoto with a menu emphasizing fresh fish dishes to reflect Holland America Line’s new Global Fresh Fish Program.
Holland America 42-Day Passage Inspired by Cruise from Century Ago
February 9, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchWant to follow in the wake of a Holland America Line cruise from a century ago? The 42-day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage will be doing just that.
The Legendary Voyage aboard Volendam will cruise roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Nov. 9, 2024. It will allow guests to experience 16 different ports across nine countries, all without international air.
Sing-along Phenomenon Pub Choir to Perform on Holland America
January 25, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchHailing from Australia, an interactive choir will unite Holland America Line guests for several memorable events of fun and song during a 14-day Australia and New Zealand voyage on Jan. 27, 2024.
Holland America ‘Arctic Circle Crossing’ Inspired by 10th Century Explorers
October 1, 2023 | Jackie Sheckler FinchHolland America Line’s new 28-day “Arctic Circle Crossing: Greenland & Iceland” is a Legendary Voyage inspired by the routes of Norse explorer Erik the Red who founded the first European settlement in Greenland.
Departing June 29, 2025, aboard Nieuw Statendam, the journey includes four maiden calls in Greenland, a trip to the North Cape and extensive scenic cruising.
Celebrating ‘Platinum Mariner’ Service Dog on Holland America Line
August 28, 2023 | Jackie Sheckler FinchAt 11 years old, Joska is heading for retirement and she is already training her replacement in 2023, a four-legged buddy named Wylou.
Joska also is a popular passenger on Holland America Line cruises and was honored in October 22, 2022, with a Platinum Mariner Medallion for reaching more than 700 cruising days with Holland America Line.
Holland America Expands Programming for 2024 Solar Eclipse Cruises
August 16, 2023 | Jackie Sheckler FinchHolland America is making a unique opportunity even more special with the addition of astronomy experts to its 2024 Solar Eclipse Cruise programming. Guests sailing on Koningsdam and Zaandam to experience the total eclipse in spring 2024 will have exclusive access to lectures, demonstrations and firsthand tips on how to make the most of their eclipse viewing.
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