Holland America Line welcomed a new luxury liner to its fleet in December of 2018. The inspired Nieuw Statendam sports designs similar to the Pinnacle Class ship Koningsdam for an artful look to mix Holland America Line’s storied past and optimistic future. Creators Bjørn … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Cruise Reviews
Holland America Line Announces Enhancements to Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam
When Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam emerged from a 12-day dry dock at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, in late April, the ship debuted major renovations that added many new public spaces and amenities, including two firsts for the fleet: Explorations Central, or … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Introduces New Ship: Nieuw Statendam
Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam. Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, the second Pinnacle Class ship in the fleet currently is under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in … [Read more...]
Four Things To Like About Koningsdam
Holland America Line’s forthcoming flagship, Koningsdam, is nearly complete. Early next year, she’ll set sail on her maiden voyage, becoming the newest and largest ship in the Holland America fleet of blue-hulled “dam ships.” But while she may bear a similar resemblance to her … [Read more...]
Cruising’s Quest For More Varied Cuisine
Cruise Ship Dining Options Demystified Two decades ago, dining aboard a cruise ship was a straightforward affair: Dinners were either early-seating (served at around 5:30 p.m.) or late seating (at around 8 p.m.) Tables were set, and you dined with the same guests and enjoyed the … [Read more...]