Distinguished and traditional, Holland America Line has since the 1870s been operating cruises and transatlantic crossings. Don’t for a second think traditional means dull and dreary. Holland America may reflect all the trappings of classical and refined cruising, but there’s nothing stuffy about setting course with this cruise line…
Reflecting their Dutch heritage, Holland America’s fleet of 15 mid-size ships all bear the suffix – dam – and are derived from some of The Netherlands’ most important landmarks. With more than 500 sailings a year visiting all seven continents, you can select from a range of year-round itineraries taking you to popular and less-travelled ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, the Mediterranean, South America, Australia and Asia, among other destinations. The line’s extensive history is reflected in the extraordinary antique and art collections on board each of the ships, while such traditions as afternoon tea and ballroom dancing are effortlessly interspersed with more modern pursuits and facilities such as dedicated children and teen programmes and self-guided iPod tours allowing passengers to explore the heritage on board. In addition to Culinary Arts Center cooking demonstrations and The Collections of Holland America Line, specially selected shore exursions designed to enhance passengers’ appreciation and understanding of the destinations they visit, there’s a US$566m Signature of Excellence programme that drives enhancements in virtually every area of Holland America’s ships, from new facilities and amenities to added public spaces.
