Holland America Line is proud to announce the debut of its new exclusive label of gin, De Lijn, as part of its 150th anniversary celebration. This premium gin, made in America and inspired by the Netherlands, is specially crafted for the cruise line and embodies its rich heritage and Dutch…
Holland America Line is streamlining its COVID-19 protocols to make it even easier for guests to travel. The latest update to the line's "Travel Well" COVID-19 protocols means that most guests will no longer need to take a pre-cruise COVID-19 test, regardless of their vaccination status. Starting immediately, unvaccinated guests…
Holland America Line's latest ship, Rotterdam, arrived in New York City, marking the end of a 15-day cruise that was recreating the maiden voyage of the company's first ship, Rotterdam I. The ship departed from Rotterdam, the Netherlands on October 15th, 1872 and 150 years later, the newest addition to…
Holland America Line's beloved four-legged friend, Joska the service dog, reached a milestone of 700 cruise days on Rotterdam's current 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing. This achievement made Joska eligible to receive the Platinum Medallion, the highest past-guest award for cruising days. Joska is not just any ordinary dog but a…
To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Holland America Line (HAL) has partnered with Seattle-based Pike Brewing to introduce a limited-edition Pilsner beer – HAL Pils – that will be served on board across the entire fleet. The company chose to honor the location of its U.S. headquarters and its position as…
Cruise ships are often referred to as floating cities, and for good reason. These vessels need to provide all the functions of a shoreside town while traveling the world, and it takes countless team members working together to make this happen. For the first time ever, Holland America Line is…
Today, the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, witnessed a historic moment as Holland America Line's Rotterdam VII set sail on its 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing. The 15-day journey is a reenactment of the maiden voyage of Rotterdam I, which departed the city 150 years ago to the day, and follows…
Holland America Line is making changes to its "Travel Well" COVID-19 protocols and procedures to simplify the process for guests and meet public health goals. The changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after September 6, 2022. Under the new protocols, for most voyages up to 15…
Holland America Line's newest Pinnacle-class cruise ship, set to be delivered in May 2021, is being given a name that has deep roots in the line's history. The new 2,666 passenger ship will be the fourth to bear the name Ryndam, with the first sailing from 1901 - 1923. [caption…
It's official! ms Nieuw Statendam has officially been "handed over" to Holland America Line and is now the line's newest Pinnacle-class cruise ship. The delivery of Nieuw Statendam brings the number of ships in the Holland America Line fleet to 15. The 99,202-ton vessel carries 2,666 passengers and features many…
