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…
Pickleball is a sport that's growing in popularity in the United States, and now it has a special place on board America's Cruise Line - Carnival Conquest. The team members of Carnival Conquest were the first to test out the new pickleball court that was added during the ship's recent…
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…
Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas, the latest in the company's fleet, has opened reservations for its iconic Caribbean adventures. With a variety of room options to choose from, travelers can set sail in January 2024 on the first of the Icon Class, a new standard in the vacation…
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…
Vacationers everywhere, prepare yourselves for a new era in travel with Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas. The Icon of Vacations, set to debut in January 2024, will offer the ultimate family vacation experience, combining the best of every kind of vacation – from beach retreats to resort escapes…
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…
In celebration of World Space Week, Carnival Cruise Line has announced an exciting partnership with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. This collaboration aims to launch a children's space program that is inspired by NASA science and designed to be both educational and fun. The program, called "Space Cruisers," will debut…
