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Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii Cruises

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SEATTLE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has opened bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises. The premium cruise line, known for longer and destination-focused voyages, will offer departures from five North American homeports, sailing on five ships.

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  • Cruises include new ports, myriad ways to transit the Panama Canal, plus Nieuw Amsterdam's Hawaii debut
    SEATTLE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has opened bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises.
  • Includes new ports, myriad ways to transit the Panama Canal, plus Nieuw Amsterdam's Hawaii debut
    This season of six different Panama Canal cruises includes several firsts: Holland America Line has added the port of Acajutla, El Salvador, on most Panama Canal sailings.
  • Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises are offered from October 2025 through April 2026 and range from 15 to 22 days.
  • Many Panama Canal cruises include a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's award-winning private island in the Bahamas.

Holland America Line Visits All Seven Continents and Includes an Antarctic Experience on 2026 Grand World Voyage

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Monday, February 26, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic Experience. Details were announced today by President Gus Antorcha to 2024 Grand World Voyage guests aboard Zuiderdam, which is currently sailing in between Okinawa and Tokyo.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026.
  • The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic Experience.
  • Starting today, travelers interested in the 2026 Grand World Voyage can call Holland America Line's World Cruise Reservations Desk or their travel advisor to make a deposited Future Cruise Request.
  • Guests who want to make a Future Cruise Request for a stateroom on the 2026 Grand World Voyage can contact their travel advisor or call World Cruise Reservations: 1-800-522-3399.

Fresh Puerto Rican Tostones and Stone Crab Highlight New Caribbean Menu on Holland America Line

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Friday, October 27, 2023

SEATTLE, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh, local flavors lead the way for Holland America Line's award-winning cuisine on Caribbean sailings with new regionally themed menus in the Dining Room and Lido Market. Adding to the culinary journey, Caribbean-bound guests can now enjoy a new themed brunch, indulge in local rum tastings, and savor a traditional, pirate-inspired rum punch crafted by renowned mixologist David Wondrich, who also will share his expertise on a March cruise aboard Zaandam.

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  • Offered on sea days, all dishes on the new Caribbean Brunch menu in the Dining Room showcase fresh, local ingredients.
  • "Even traditional Holland America Line favorites, like our bread pudding and crepe bar, will embrace Caribbean flavors with new variations in Lido Market."
  • Made fresh daily with plantain chips, Puerto Rican Tostones are served open-faced for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Holland America Line Successfully Installs SpaceX's Starlink Internet Aboard More Than Half Its Fleet

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Monday, October 2, 2023

SEATTLE, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is more than halfway through updating internet to SpaceX's Starlink across its fleet of 11 ships. The first ship to receive this next-generation technology was Koningsdam, and now Oosterdam, Volendam, Westerdam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam all have the high-speed internet on board.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is more than halfway through updating internet to SpaceX's Starlink across its fleet of 11 ships.
  • Starlink is the leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology providing high-speed internet around the world.
  • Adding Starlink to Holland America Line's fleet brings faster internet to guests and team members in all weather conditions and locations.
  • Holland America Line is scheduled to have Starlink internet installed on the remaining five ships in the fleet by mid-December 2023.

Holland America Line's 2025 Canada/New England Season Features New 'Legendary Voyage,' More Late-Night Stays and Maiden Calls

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For its 2025 Canada and New England Season, Holland America Line is expanding its offering of longer voyages, adding maiden ports and showcasing a 25-day "Legendary Voyage" that explores Greenland and Iceland. With convenient departures from Boston, Massachusetts, and Montreal or Quebec City, Quebec, the cruises are an ideal close-to-home vacation to enjoy the region's idyllic summer season or burst of color with changing leaves in the fall.

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  • In September, Volendam also will offer three seven-day cruises that feature highlights from the region and fall foliage opportunities.
  • The cruise makes six calls around Iceland, with 11 additional visits in Greenland, Maine and Canada's Nova Scotia, Labrador and Newfoundland.
  • Holland America Line's perfectly sized ships enable cruising the scenic St. Lawrence River, with calls at Montréal and Québec City on nearly every itinerary.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Holland America Line's 2025 Europe Season Focuses on Longer Cruises, Immersive Iceland and More Overnight Stays

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's 2025 European season is open for booking, and travelers will be able to broaden their horizons like never before on the most diverse, destination-focused itineraries in the industry. With an increase in cruises over 10 days, more sailings to Iceland and a combined 62 overnight calls or late-night departures in leading European cities, Holland America Line is enticing travelers to become immersed in the culture, history and landscapes of the region.

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  • New in 2025, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, returns as a homeport for Holland America Line, hosting Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam on roundtrip voyages to Northern Europe and the Baltic.
  • "For Holland America Line, Europe 2025 is all about longer cruises, extended time in port and offering the most diverse range of itineraries from weeklong vacations to monthlong explorations," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer of Holland America Line.
  • From April to November, Oosterdam joins Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam for a full season in Europe, while Zuiderdam sails the popular 35-day "Voyage of the Vikings.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

After Successful Pre-Sale Period, Holland America Line Opens Bookings to the Public for 2025 Grand World Voyage and First-Ever Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

With the Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole and Grand World Voyage both departing in January 2025, this will be the first time that Holland America Line is offering two Grand Voyages of more than 120 days simultaneously.

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  • With the Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole and Grand World Voyage both departing in January 2025, this will be the first time that Holland America Line is offering two Grand Voyages of more than 120 days simultaneously.
  • Holland America Line has officially opened bookings to the public for its two newest Grand Voyages.
  • "We craft one-of-a-kind itineraries that resonate with our world voyage guests, as indicated by pre-bookings on these cruises," said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line's chief commercial officer.
  • Cruise fares for the 2025 Grand World Voyage begin at $24,999, while cruise fares for the 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole begin at $26,399, both per person, double occupancy.

Holland America Line Marks 150th Anniversary in Rotterdam with Royalty, Citywide Fanfare and Dual-Ship Events

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's flagship Rotterdam arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, this morning following a 150th Anniversary crossing that departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 3. The ship's arrival on the exact date of Holland America Line's 150th birthday kicked off all-day celebrations that included royalty, local dignitaries, port officials and guests who commemorated the special day.

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  • Princess Margriet joined festivities at historic headquarters; anniversary parties across the Holland America Line Fleet
    Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha was joined by Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb and descendants of Holland America Line's original founders for a celebration at Hotel New York, home to Holland America Line's original headquarters from 1901 to 1977.
  • As a finale to the evening's events, the city of Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge was illuminated with a special light display honoring Holland America Line's 150th Anniversary.
  • The additional nine ships in Holland America Line's fleet also held anniversary parties on board for guests.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Holland America Line's 150th Anniversary Celebrations Filled with Historic Events in Founding City of Rotterdam April 18, 2023

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

SEATTLE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From a ceremony at an historic landmark with a special gift to shipboard gala celebrations and a toast around the world, Holland America Line is getting ready to celebrate a day 150 years in the making. The premium cruise line's sesquicentennial birthday is April 18, 2023, and on that date, Rotterdam VII will arrive at its namesake city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to revel with local dignitaries, port officials and guests. Zuiderdam will be at Amsterdam, the Netherlands, that day and host an evening gala party on board for Grand World Voyage guests.

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  • Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha will lead the celebrations.
  • Also scheduled to attend the events are Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Rotterdam's godmother; Ahmed Aboutaleb, mayor of Rotterdam; and descendants from two families of Holland America Line's original founders.
  • Upon Rotterdam's arrival at Rotterdam April 18, the 150th Anniversary celebrations begin at Hotel New York, home to Holland America Line's historic headquarters.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Holland America Line Adds Boston, Bermuda and Longer Itineraries for 2024-2025 Caribbean Season

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

SEATTLE, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's 2024-2025 Caribbean season opens for booking today, and the premium cruise line is continuing its trend of longer, more immersive cruise itineraries with the introduction of three new voyages that are 14 and 21 days. Also new for this season is adding Boston, Massachusetts, as a Caribbean departure port — in addition to Fort Lauderdale, Florida — and the return of calls at Bermuda.

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  • "Holland America Line is meeting the desire of our guests who want more immersive experiences, and we're excited to offer new itineraries and a new departure option for this Caribbean season," said Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line's president.
  • Six Holland America Line ships will head to the Caribbean — including two Pinnacle Class ships — with the majority of itineraries roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.
  • Nearly all itineraries feature Half Moon Cay , Holland America Line's award-winning private island in the Bahamas boasting the finest beach in the Caribbean.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .