Holland America Line Archives – Crown Cruise Vacations
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.
Holland America Line guests donate $450,000 for aid to Ukrainians
March 30, 2023 | Jackie Sheckler FinchFor 10 months, Holland America Line passengers have walked around the world to raise $450,000 to aid Ukrainians through the cruise line’s “On Deck for a Cause” campaign.
A check for $450,000 was presented to the global humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief at Koningsdam’s winter homeport in San Diego.
Holland America Line guests donate $450,000 for aid to Ukrainians
March 2, 2023 | Jackie Sheckler FinchFor 10 months, Holland America Line passengers have walked around the world to raise $450,000 to aid Ukrainians through the cruise line’s “On Deck for a Cause” campaign.
A check for $450,000 was presented to the global humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief at Koningsdam’s winter homeport in San Diego.
Play pickleball at sea on Holland America ships
January 16, 2023 | Jackie Sheckler FinchPickleball fans now can have double the fun– cruising on a grand Holland America ship while playing pickleball at sea. Holland America Line has been exclusively named as the Official Cruise Line of the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA).
“We like to say that travel unites us, but sports do that as well, and Holland America Line is proud to be the first and exclusive cruise line partner of the PPA,” Kacy Cole, vice president of marketing for Holland America Line, said in a news release.
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