A special 12-card collection created by U.S. veteran artists depicts Holland America ships in honor of America’s 250^thanniversary.

Holland America Line has partnered with Crane, the renowned American stationary brand for the original collection of cards designed by artists from the United States Veterans’ Artists Alliance. Read more...

The new Disney Adventure ship has a popular superhero for its godparent. Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. will christen the new Disney Cruise Line ship in Singapore.

“Our new ship continues Disney Cruise Line’s tradition of bringing great stories to life at sea, and we are honored that Robert Downey Jr., who has guided audiences through unforgettable Marvel stories, is the official godparent for the Disney Adventure,” Josh D’Amaro, chairman, Disney Experiences and incoming chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, said in a press release. Read more...

If you’ve been dreaming of a South America or Antarctica cruise, now is the chance. Holland America Line is expanding its capacity for both destinations for the 2027-2028 season.

“Our South America and Antarctica cruises continue to be among the most popular itineraries we offer, and demand has only grown,” Beth Bodensteiner, president, Holland America Line, said in a news release. Read more...

World Traveler Lewie is now ready to cruise around the world. The new plush edition of beloved Holland America Line’s mascot is debuting on board ships in February.

The third annual edition of Holland America Line’s plush mascot, Lewie the Lion, World Traveler Lewie is dressed for adventure wearing a faux-leather bomber jacket and carrying his well-traveled suitcase, packed with everything he needs to explore new places. Read more...

Celebrity Cruises signature restaurant Le Voyage on Celebrity Xcel now stands among the world’s most exceptional dining destinations.

The signature restaurant from Celebrity Cruises’ global culinary ambassador and Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud has been awarded Forbes Travel Guide’s first-ever Five-Star rating for a restaurant at sea. Read more...

Have Some Fun in the Sun …

Fans of American Cruise Lines and Antiques Roadshow are in for a double treat. One American Cruise Lines guest was selected to be featured in a filmed appraisal, airing as part of Antiques Roadshow’s milestone 30^th season.

The special episodes will begin airing on Feb. 16, with three episodes scheduled over consecutive Monday nights on PBS. American Cruise Lines has been a proud sponsor of Antiques Roadshow since 2021. Read more...

Sea day meet-ups as Holland America Line’s Volendam cruises from port to port on its annual 133-day Grand World Voyage has resulted in hundreds of handmade blankets for children facing illness, trauma or crisis.

As the Volendam continues on its Grand World Voyage, a different kind of journey is unfolding on every sea day. A journey measured not in nautical miles, but in stiches and a shared purpose. Read more...

Oceania Cruises celebrated a pivotal milestone in the construction of its next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata. The keel of the ship was laid at Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy.

An important maritime tradition, the ceremony honors the rich heritage of shipbuilding, the importance of partnership and underscores the line’s bold vision of its future. Read more...

When Holland America Line’s Veendam II sailed from New York in February 1926, it charted a course that would help define Caribbean cruising, making the company among the first to offer regularly scheduled vacations to the region for guests seeking a warm-weather getaway. Read more...