Holland America Line News
Rotterdam sets sail on maiden voyage
Holland America Line celebrated the occasion with fanfare, cheering crew and a ribbon cutting to welcome guests on board the transatlantic cruise.
Holland America Line welcomes princess Margriet as godmother
Holland America Line has confirmed that when Rotterdam is named next spring, princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the godmother of the ship.
Koningsdam takes Holland America Line back to US West Coast
Holland America Line’s Koningsdam departed the Port of San Diego earlier for the line’s first West Coast cruise since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Holland America Line to be fully operational by spring
Holland America Line has confirmed plans to return its entire fleet to operation by late next spring. Volendam and Zaandam will be the final ships to return, in May.
Holland America Line confirms restart for two more ships
Travellers looking to get back to sea on their favourite Holland America Line ship can anticipate a restart date of May next year for Volendam and Zaandam.
Rotterdam joins Holland America Line fleet
Holland America Line has taken delivery of Rotterdam, officially making it the eleventh ship in the fleet. A handover ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy.
Holland America Line outlines plans for US return
Holland America Line is gearing up to restart cruising out of Port of San Diego. The line will offer a season of cruises to Mexico, Hawaii and along the California coast aboard Koningsdam and Zuiderdam.
Rotterdam completes sea trials ahead of Holland America Line debut
It was smooth seas and fair winds for Holland America Line’s newest ship, Rotterdam, which has returned to Fincantieri’s Marghera (Venice) shipyard in Italy after successfully completing two sets of sea trials.
Holland America Line to return this summer
Working in close coordination with the government of Greece, Holland America Line has received approval to restart cruising from Piraeus (Athens).
Carnival Corporation delays return of North America lines
A number of cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, including Seabourn and Holland America Line, have revealed a new wave of cancellations in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Timmers appointed captain of upcoming Rotterdam
Holland America Line has named Werner Timmers, a captain with nearly 40 years sailing for the cruise line, to take the helm of Rotterdam when the ship enters service in July next year.
Holland America Line cancels all cruises until May
The line is extending its pause of operations for all departures until April 30th. This includes trips to Alaska, Mexico, the Pacific Coast, Caribbean and Mediterranean.