Half Moon Cay

Every Holland America Caribbean cruise will visit the legendary Half Moon Cay in winter 2023-24 season

Holland America Line’s winter 2023-244 Caribbean programme packed with tropical experiences on five of its premium ships. The itineraries will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, between October 2023 and March 2024, ranging from seven to 16 days. Every sailing will include a day at the line’s own award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, which celebrates

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Rotterdam

Grand finale as second 150th anniversary Atlantic crossing will arrive in Rotterdam on Holland America’s actual birthday

Holland America Line has added a second commemorative transatlantic crossing to its 150th anniversary celebrations, arriving in Rotterdam on its actual birthday – 18 April, 2023. Departing Fort Lauderdale on April 3, the 16-night itinerary on Rotterdam retraces in reverse the company’s first voyage. From Fort Lauderdale, the ship heads to New York City and

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Rotterdam Naming Ceremony

Holland America’s seventh Rotterdam royally christened in her namesake city

Holland America Line’s new flagship Rotterdam received the royal treatment in her namesake city on Monday (30 May) in a christening ceremony rich with Dutch heritage. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands served as godmother and officially named the ship – the seventh to bear the name – in front of invited dignitaries and guests. “Our

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Rotterdam Sea Trials

Holland America’s Rotterdam to be given royal treatment at christening ceremony in namesake city

Holland America’s newest ship Rotterdam is set to get the royal treatment at the christening ceremony in its namesake city in May. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship’s godmother, carrying on a Dutch royal tradition that began in the 1920s. Rotterdam’s special seven-day “Naming Celebration” cruise departs Amsterdam on 29 and Princess

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Rudi Sodamin of Princess Cruises

King of high seas cuisine … Princess Cruises names chef Rudi Sodamin as Head of Culinary Arts

Rudi Sodamin, the most decorated chef at sea, has received further recognition by becoming Princess Cruises’ first head of culinary arts. Sodamin is currently the master chef for Holland America Line, and will retain this position while taking on his new role with Princess. “Chef Rudi is a hands-on leader with proven ability to motivate

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Nieuw Statendam

Holland America Line’s ‘Have It All+’ event offers stateroom upgrades and free air on Europe cruises

From now until 28 February, guests booking a select summer 2022 through spring 2023 cruise with Holland America will receive a free stateroom upgrade, Free Air on Europe cruises and 50% reduced deposits – plus shore excursions, beverages, speciality dining and Wi-Fi with the “Have It All” premium package. And as a bonus anyone booking

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Koningsdam of Holland America Line

Holland America Line captures the Aloha spirit of Hawaii and Mexico’s vibrant culture on 2022-2023 cruises

With deep-rooted cultures, colourful traditions and endlessly sunny skies, Hawaii and Mexico are a celebration of the senses that can be discovered with Holland America Line in 2022-2023. From October 2022 to March 2023 guests can embark Koningsdam on a Mexican Riviera or Circle Hawaii getaway of between five and 18 days, and the itineraries

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Rotterdam ribbon ceremony

Rotterdam casts off on maiden voyage to Florida to prepare for inaugural Caribbean season

Holland America Line’s new flag ship, Rotterdam, set sail yesterday (20 October) on its highly anticipated 14-day maiden voyage from Amsterdam to Florida and her inaugural season in the Caribbean. Her departure was celebrated with fanfare, cheering crew and a ribbon cutting, top of page,  to welcome guests on board the transatlantic cruise. The 2,668-guest

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Dutch flag raised on Rotterdam

Rotterdam takes over as flagship of Holland America fleet and prepares for debut in the Caribbean

Rotterdam has become Holland America Line’s new flagship, officially making it the 11th ship in the fleet. The handover ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy last week (29 July), attended by the ship’s master, Captain Werner Timmers, and Holland America and Fincantieri representatives. “Rotterdam looks stunning and will certainly live up to

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Holland America Line up and running again in August with Eurodam cruises from Athens

Holland America Line has received approval from the Greek authorities to restart cruising from Piraeus (Athens) in August with four departures aboard Eurodam. “Everyone at Holland America Line has been preparing for our return to service, and we are grateful to the government of Greece for allowing us to show that we can safely operate

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