Holland America Line News

Holland America Line’s Ms Rotterdam to sail year-round
In a move that’s a first for the premium cruise line, Holland America Line will deploy ms Rotterdam from Europe year-round starting in September, 2012, on a series of extended sailings round-trip from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Holland America Line selects trans-atlantic essay contest winner
Holland America Line announced today that it has selected Maria Henderson’s essay as winner of the contest held to commemorate the line’s 40th anniversary of its transition from offering scheduled trans-Atlantic crossings to becoming entirely dedicated to pleasure cruising.

Holland America Line release new itineraries and maiden calls
Holland America Line’s 2012 summer Europe sailing program offers extensive choices, featuring 44 unique itineraries including four new notable itineraries and five maiden ports of call.

Celebrity Chef to sail on Holland America Line
Michelle Bernstein, award-winning chef, restaurateur and culinary author from Miami, Fla., is scheduled to participate in the guest-enrichment program on the June 3, 2011

Virtual cruising aboard the MS Nieuw Amsterdam
Access America is sponsoring an exciting new way to learn about cruising – the Virtual Cruise, presented exclusively by Cruising Authority

Holland America Line ups 2012 capacity
Beginning in May 2012, Holland America Line will feature four Alaska cruise itineraries on seven of its mid-sized vessels, totaling 130 departures from May 2 through Sept. 23.

Holland America uses Microsoft Tag 2D technology
Holland America Line has launched an innovative new marketing campaign that incorporates Microsoft Tag 2D bar code technology to connect its print advertising to more information about cruise options and onboard amenities via a web-based interactive experience.

Traveltek strengthens cruise position
Traveltek the UK’s largest provider of online cruise solutions today announced two major additions to their online cruise booking portfolio propelling them to the number one position in cruise technology, worldwide.

Holland America partners with National Park Service for podcasts
The Nordic Countries & Baltic Sea Holland America Line has joined with the U.S. National Park Service to produce a “Glacier Bay Ranger Podcast Anthology” that gives guests a unique glimpse into one of the largest protected wilderness areas in North America.region has been created, with calls already confirmed for 2011.

Therron Hofsetz Joins Holland America Line as Director of Software Applications
Holland America Line has appointed Therron Hofsetz to the position of director, software applications, in the line’s information technology department.

Holland America Line Leverages Microsoft Tags
Holland America Line has launched an innovative new marketing campaign that incorporates Microsoft Tag 2D bar code technology to connect its print advertising to more information about cruise options and onboard amenities via a web-based interactive experience.

Portland Harbour Authority welcomes largest cruise liner
Portland Harbour Authority recently welcomed its largest cruise ship to date – the 1,848 luxury passenger vessel, The MS Westerdam. Owned by cutting-edge cruise operator Holland America Line