Cruise Currents Cruise News & Reviews

Earlier this past week, Holland America Line hosted a celebratory luncheon aboard ms Westerdam at the Port of Seattle in honor of the American Cancer Society’s 100th birthday. Along with the luncheon, attendees were invited to a presentation in the ship’s lounge by Holland America Line and American Cancer Society executives, followed by a ship tour. “We were honored to host this ...

Banana Coast has signed Holland America Line as the first cruise line to schedule regular calls at the first mainland Honduras cruise port at Trujillo. Holland America Line’s 1,260-passenger Ryndam is slated to call at Banana Coast 11 times between 2014 and 2015 on its western Caribbean itineraries. The ship’s Nov. 19, 2014, call is Banana Coast’s first scheduled visit ...

Today marks the 140th anniversary of Holland America Line’s first sailing, making Holland America Line the oldest cruise line sailing. Holland America Line was founded in 1873 under the name, Netherlands-America Steamship Company. Holland’s first ship was the Rotterdam, which sailed its 15-day maiden voyage from the Netherlands to New York City on October 15, 1872. Originally, Holland America Line was a major ...

Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam and ms Volendam will return to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific islands for the 2013-14 season with a series of sailings that will visit more than 50 ports of call. During the voyages guests will have the opportunity to experience the region’s incredible wildlife on land and in the sea, including Australia’s legendary Outback and the world’s ...

To celebrate its upcoming 140th anniversary April 18, 2013, Holland America Line is launching a sweepstakes on Facebook that will award four fans a cruise for two on any Holland America Line sailing of up to 14 days in an ocean-view stateroom, subject to availability. The sweepstakes ends May 8, 2013, at 10 a.m. PDT, and the four winners will ...

To celebrate its upcoming 140th anniversary on April 18, 2013, Holland America Line is offering “historic” savings on a wide selection of 2013 cruises and CruiseTours and 2014 winter/spring Exotic Voyages. The savings include a $140 per stateroom credit on select sailings and extended Collectors’ Voyages, savings up to 50 percent off cruise fares, reduced deposits and free or reduced ...

Professional dancers Mark Ballas and Lacey Schwimmer and celebrities singer Joey Fatone and actress Sabrina Bryan headlined the first-ever “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” theme cruise aboard ms Eurodamwhile sailing in the eastern Caribbean. Debuting on February 20, Holland America Line’s “Dancing with the Stars: At Sea” stage performance showcased the celebrities and famed dance professionals in a dazzling production ...

Holland America Line will position ms Volendam and ms Rotterdam in Asia for the 2013-14 season, increasing capacity and adding more robust itineraries in the popular region. New expanded Singapore sailings make it easier to sail round-trip from the bustling port and experience exotic calls at destinations like Myanmar and India. The diverse 14-day itineraries and longer Collectors’ Voyages — that combine back-to-back itineraries ...

Earlier tonight, Holland America Line’s Maasdam declared two medical emergencies and began making her way back to Port Everglades in South Florida. As the Maasdam got closer to land, her crew revealed that they would require two ambulances upon arrival as there were now two medical emergencies. The Maasdam continued to sail towards port at a very high speed. Upon ...

Get ready to sing the blues aboard the Eurodam! All the way from the world-famous Beale Street in Memphis, Tenn., Holland America Line has launched the B.B. King’s Blues Club aboard the Eurodam, with the ship’s Queen’s Lounge transformed into a vibrant blues musical experience. Five nights each week on cruises through June 20, 2013, world-class musicians from the B.B. King Blues ...