Amsterdam
Try horse riding in the Caribbean, visit a volcano in Iceland or race through river rapids in Canada- cruise excursions are reinventing themselves in a big way. … [Read more...]
Holland America Line
For more than 137 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising, taking our guests to exotic destinations around the world. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, five star dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling worldwide itineraries, you’ve come to the right place. We are committed to our mission: through excellence, we create once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every time.
Today, Holland America Line’s fleet of 15 elegant, mid-size ships offers more than 500 sailings a year visiting all seven continents. Cruises include both popular and less-traveled ports in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Europe, Mexico, South America, the Panama Canal, Australia, New Zealand and Asia – as well as unique voyages to the Amazon, Antarctica and our extended Grand Voyages. Along with enticing destinations, we offer one-of-a-kind programs such as the Culinary Arts Center cooking demonstrations, Digital Workshop powered by Windows and The Collections of Holland America Line – specially chosen shore excursions to further enhance our guests’ appreciation and understanding of the places they visit.
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Themed Cruises Guide
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cook with Marco Pierre White and P&O, learn to lindy hop with Saga or trace your family history with Voyages of Discovery … [Read more...]
Best Cruise Apps
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you love your iPad and iPhone as much as you love a cruise then take a look at our pick of the best cruise apps available! … [Read more...]
Interview with Valentine Warner
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Catering for more than 2,000 passengers cannot be easy. But famously finicky chef Valentine Warner was impressed with Holland America Line’s Eurodam. Interview by John Honeywell Q. What were your first impressions of the ship? I was simply blown away by the size of the ship and thought they had been building apartments and offices in Dover until my cabbie told me it was the boat. By the end of the week I still found it hard to find … [Read more...]
CLOSED: Win a FIVE STAR Cruise to the Norwegian Fjords
October 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
Cruise International has teamed up with Holland America Line to offer one lucky reader and partner the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular seven-night cruise on board the 1,260-guest MS Ryndam from Dover during summer 2012 to the spectacular Norwegian Fjords. Holland America Line’s spacious mid-size ships accommodate far fewer guests than most other cruise lines. Everywhere you look you feel a sense of elegance and history… gleaming … [Read more...]
Cruise Food Reviews: The Best Menus at Sea
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the highlights of any holiday is the food, but on cruise ships it’s even more important. And they don’t disappoint – from celebrity chefs to beachside barbeques, the range of cruise cuisine continues to grow in quality and originality Best Line for Celebrity Chefs: P&O P&O leads the way with celebrity chef-run restaurants on six ships and guest appearances and cooking classes on selected sailings. Marco Pierre White’s … [Read more...]
A fishy tale from Busan
September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I awoke this morning to glorious sunshine and a view of Busan’s wide, strangely deserted Haeundae beach. Later, I saw a photos of it a month ago - peak Korean holiday time - choc-a-bloc with parasols. Favouring fair skin to a tan, they don’t so much sunbathe as ‘shadebathe’ here. Busan is Korea’s second biggest city and the port is building a new cruise terminal scheduled for 2013 completion. It’ll be the start of a swanky new seafront … [Read more...]
How to get a Buddha belly
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This evening I’m in Busan (pronounced Pusan) a port and beach resort on Korea’s southeast coast which I’ll see more of tomorrow. … [Read more...]
Amsterdam
September 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ocean Cruise Passenger capacity: 1380 Passenger Decks: 12 Total Cabins: 690 Cabins (Balcony): 172 Cabins (Outside): 385 Cabins (Inside): 133 Gross Tonnage: 61000 Spa: Yes Gym: Yes Casino: Yes Exclusively For Adults: No … [Read more...]
Eurodam
September 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
Ocean Cruise Passenger capacity: 2104 Passenger Decks: 11 Total Cabins: 1052 Cabins (Balcony): 708 Cabins (Outside): 189 Cabins (Inside): 155 Gross Tonnage: 86700 Spa: Yes Gym: Yes Casino: Yes Exclusively For Adults: No … [Read more...]
