Holland America Line is trying some new initiatives in order to make it easier for folks to save costs on cruising. As a result, they have teamed with Barclaycard US, the credit card business of Barclays PLC in the United States, and announced the debut of the Holland America Line Rewards(TM) Visa(R) card. The [...]

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Five Holland America Line cruise ships will emerge from nearly month-long dry docks with an additional $200 million in investments, and one of the more noticeable upgrades will be The Retreat, a new resort-style pool area on the aft of the Lido deck. Catering to the preferences of today’s upscale travelers, the indulgent retreat is [...]

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Holland America Line played the role of Oscar winning movie by winning eight Readers’ Choice Awards from Porthole Cruise Magazine for 2008, including Most Eco-Friendly Cruise Line, Best Private Island for Half Moon Cay, the line’s exclusive Bahamian port call, and Best Alaska Itineraries. It was like Picture of the Year, and everything associated [...]

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Holland America Line launched its 2010 Grand Voyage itineraries, which give cruise enthusiasts the opportunity to choose either the full, 114-day Grand World Voyage or one of the Grand Voyages, ranging from 51- to 70-days. The four globe-spanning odysseys encompass the savannah of South Africa, the treasures of ancient China, the mysteries of Antarctica and [...]

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Holland America Line has come up with a unique way to sell European cruises. They have added cruises in Northern Europe for cruisers with less time, but still interested in major ports of call. Holland America Line’s newest ship, the Signature-class, ms Eurodam, will sail two four-day and one two-day itineraries between Copenhagen, [...]

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Holland America cruises all over the world, and now recognizes South America as a strategic cruise destination. That, coupled with the demand for passengers who wish to experience this part of the world in a more intimate and premium fashion, has prompted Holland America to announce that the Veendam is set to cruise [...]

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Holland America is already world famous for its fine dining, but has decided not to rest on its laurels. The have announced a new, more extensive menu in their exclusive Pinnacle Grill reservations-only dining venue on all Holland America Line ships. The newly created menu debuts this fall. Created by Master Chef Rudi [...]

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Holland America Line recently announced an onboard improvement that will cater to cruise guests, and help make sure they maximize their onboard cruise experience. As part of the premium line’s ongoing Signature of Excellence initiative, Holland America released details about their new Explorations Team concept. The Explorations Team will be comprised of event staff [...]

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Holland America Line’s efforts to make Europe more affordable in a challenged economy have resulted in two new six-day Scandinavian cruise itineraries in July 2009. Holland America has tabbed its flagship, ms Rotterdam to cruise two round-trip sailings featuring spectacular scenic cruising and exploring Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The cruise will prove [...]

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Holland America has been making a big publicity splash lately with all its Signature of Excellence upgrades, but I think today’s announcement is pretty significant in the online world. Holland America Line’s popular Eurodam News Blog passed the 10-million-hit threshold and million-page-view mark this week. The Eurodam News Blog was designed as the primary [...]

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Holland America Line is doing its part environmentally by releasing a new Shore Excursion e-Brochure online system for its guests to view and print shore excursion information for booked cruises. Not only can a cruise guest receive up-to-the minute, personalized information that is specific to the guest’s cruise itinerary, but Holland America is saving paper [...]

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Holland America Line’s latest cruise news is about the Signature of Excellence enhancements, which as far as cruise ships go, will provide stellar entertainment on board five popular ships that will feature a new music program, the new Showroom at Sea, expanded entertainment and enrichment activities and a video game room featuring the latest craze [...]

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Holland America Line’s new Signature of Excellence upgrades will include a brand new martini menu on board its fleet of 14 ships. Holland America uses only the best ingredients, so it makes sense that the new martinis featured on the menu are made with Grey Goose. Also included is a sampler platter of [...]

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Holland America is using the Signature of Excellence expansion to modernize its bar and lounge concept, highlighted by the large, new space located in the heart of the ship, called Mix, that incorporates three specialty theme bars — Martinis, Champagne, and Spirits & Ales. These enhancements are just more of the new $200-million Signature of [...]

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Five Holland America Line ships are scheduled to undergo extensive Signature of Excellence upgrades as part of the fleet-wide program to raise the bar in cruising amenities and accommodations. The upgrades will be made to each during a 30 day dry dock visit, and costing Holland America Line approximately $200 million. This [...]

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