Holland America Line Cruises

Voted “Best Cruise Value” for the 22nd consecutive year by readers of Ocean & Cruise News, and celebrating the company’s 142nd anniversary in 2015, Holland America Line’s fleet of fourteen elegant ships blend grand staircases, tastefully appointed public areas and wrap-around teak promenades with the most ultra-modern of comforts, including spacious, attractively decorated staterooms, many with their own private balcony, and top of the range health and fitness facilities.

Grand but not immense, spacious yet intimate, these ships offer more space per guest than many other cruise lines… and a ratio of one crew member to every two guests means attentive, award-winning service from award winning crew, who will remember your every preference.

What makes Holland America Line unique

Amidst the huge choice that’s now available within cruising, Holland America Line offers an experience that’s quite unique. Premium class… yet not pretentious…elite without being expensive. Perfect for discerning travellers who like to see the world - from the comfort of an elegant mid-size hotel at sea.

At a Glance

• Holland America Line – A Signature of Excellence
• Mid-sized ships accommodating 835 to 2,106 guests
• Spacious staterooms, many with private balcony
• Award-winning service - nearly one crew member for every two guests
• Fine dining with casual to formal options
• Culinary Arts Centre, presented by Food & Wine magazine
• Complimentary digital workshops, presented by Windows
• Sumptuous Greenhouse Spa and Salon
• Enrichment at sea and explorations ashore
• Worldwide destinations
• Full days ashore and overnights in iconic cities

An open-air elegant teak promenade deck encircles your ship, perfect for lounging, strolling or enjoying the scenery. Resort amenities onboard every ship include two pools, one with a retractable glass dome, as well as spacious teak decks for sunbathing and strolling. Further pampering opportunities are available at the Asian-inspired Greenhouse spa and salon, featuring everything from saunas, a hydro pool and state of the art fitness centre to a dry float suite and couples massage rooms.

During days at sea Holland America Line guest can enjoy enriching and varied activities. Gourmet presentations, tasting events and hands-on cooking classes take place in a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen at the Culinary Arts Centre. Guests may learn new skills at the complimentary Digital Workshops, sponsored by Microsoft, which range from photo and video editing to displaying pictures in digital frames. Learn about the culture and history of the destinations visited via Holland America Line’s immersive “On Location” activities. Or relax in the Explorations Café, a high tech retreat with speciality coffee bar that is powered by the New York Times, and offers fascinating resources.

Koning means “king” in Dutch, and the name celebrates this majestic new ship, as well as paying homage to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander, first king of the Netherlands in over a century.

The first in a new, but still mid-sized Pinnacle class, 2,650-guest ms Koningsdam’s will blend a fresh, contemporary styling in harmony with HAL’s classic elegance. Interiors by Adam D. Tihany, one of the world’s pre-eminent hospitality designers, will be inspired by the “architecture of music” – focusing on fluid curves, graceful lines and light-filled places. The ship’s increased size will mean exciting public spaces, venues and innovative new features.

The newest ship of any major cruise line to sail in Europe in 2016, Ms Koningsdam will spend the first weeks of her premier season exploring some of the most iconic gems of the Mediterranean, then homeport from Amsterdam, her inaugural Northern Europe season featuring spectacular fjords, stunning Baltic Cities; the North Cape, Iceland and more! In the winter, the ship will sail 10 & 11 night Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

At a Glance

• Holland America Line – A Signature of Excellence
• Mid-sized ships accommodating 835 to 2,106 guests
• Spacious staterooms, many with private balcony
• Award-winning service - nearly one crew member for every two guests
• Fine dining with casual to formal options
• Culinary Arts Centre, presented by Food & Wine magazine
• Complimentary digital workshops, presented by Windows
• Sumptuous Greenhouse Spa and Salon
• Enrichment at sea and explorations ashore
• Worldwide destinations
• Full days ashore and overnights in iconic cities

Known for the most extensive menus at sea served gracefully in elegant restaurants, Holland America Line now offers yet more dining experiences at the reservations only Pinnacle Grill, serving steak and seafood specialities enhanced by precious Bvlgari china and Riedel stemware. There’s “Canaletto” for informal Italian dining, plus pizza and delicious snacks on deck – while ms Eurodam and Ms Nieuw Amsterdam feature Tamarind, for the best Pan-Asian cuisine at sea. In the main two-tiered dining room, guests may choose from fixed or flexible “as you wish” dining times where to service is always gracious and the menu options both varied and delicious.

The spacious staterooms and suites offer every comfort and convenience, ranging from roomy inside accommodation; “Lanai” staterooms with direct access via glass sliding doors onto the Promenade deck, to luxurious staterooms and suites with their own private balcony. Whichever you choose you’ll enjoy the most comfortable nights at sea with Mariners Dream beds, pure Egyptian cotton sheets, fluffy bathrobes, salon quality hairdryers, flat screen TV’s and DVD players, twice daily ice service and complimentary fruit baskets!

Holland America Line offers worldwide cruising, with itineraries ranging from popular 7-night Caribbean and Alaska cruises, exotic South America, Asia, Australasia and Pacific programmes and Grand Voyages to, closer to home, Mediterranean and Northern Europe cruises, with a summer season of Fjords, Baltic and Mediterranean cruises from the UK.

In the winter Holland America Line ships sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on 7-16-night itineraries that visit a bevy of exotic Caribbean islands, including Holland America Line’s own award-winning private paradise, Half Moon Cay offering a crescent of pure white sand, beach and water-sports galore, as well as an exclusive tropical beach barbecue for all guests!

Summer is a great time to explore the Mediterranean in five star style - and at incredible value, cruising from Venice, Barcelona or Rome’s port of Civitavecchia to discover the most vivacious cities of the Mediterranean.

Glide into Monte Carlo along with the yachts of the rich and famous; tour to see the treasures of the Renaissance in Florence then admire the whimsical spires and swirls of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia or stroll the famous Ramblas in Barcelona. Or head east to the gorgeous Greek islands, combining ancient sites such as Ephesus and the Parthenon Temples with whitewashed villages and vine-clad tavernas.

All guests boarding a cruise ship expect the very best. Holland America line delivers MORE. The company is proud of their reputation for offering an array of “special touches” ...from complimentary hors d’oeuvres served at cocktail hour, fresh fruit baskets in staterooms to priceless art and grand bouquets of fresh flowers displayed around the ship.

• Worldwide destinations featuring long days and overnights in port
• Longer voyages – from the Panama Canal, to South America, Asia and Grand World Voyages
• Celebrating a special occasion or anniversary in an exotic locale
• High standards of friendly service onboard
• Perfect for discerning travellers looking for five star comforts combined with value for money