Holland America Line News
Holland America Line to offer 17 Alaskan itineraries in 2012
From the breathtaking views of Glacier National Park to the wilderness of Denali National Park and the Yukon’s Klondike Gold Rush territory, Holland America Line’s 2012 Alaska CruiseTours feature 17 different itineraries that immerse guests in a rich Alaska nature and frontier experience.
AmericInn and Holland America Line Join TagMan
TagMan announced today that its industry-leading tag management platform has been chosen by more global travel and hospitality brands, including AmericInn, a major U.S. lodging chain with 220 locations across 24 states; and Holland America Line, a recognized world leader in premium cruising for nearly 140 years.
Holland America Line to explore seven continents, 65 countries in 2013
Holland America Line’s flagship ms Amsterdam and the intimate explorer, ms Prinsendam, each will sail two Grand Voyages in 2013. In total, the four extensive itineraries feature 322 cruising days, visiting more than 120 ports of call in 65 countries.
Holland America Line expands Australia and New Zealand cruise holiday offering
In winter 2012 and spring 2013 two Holland America Line ships – ms Oosterdam and ms Volendam – will sail a series of Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises. The vessels will visit more than 50 ports where guests can revel in the cosmopolitan attractions of Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, and explore the exotic landscapes of Vanuatu and Fiji in the South Pacific.
Holland America launches Facebook contest
Holland America Line recently launched a contest on Facebook that will award one fan a seven-day Alaska cruise for four including two verandah staterooms. The sweepstakes runs through Nov. 30, 2011 and the winner will be selected in December 2011.
Cruise passenger faces 20 years in prison following drunken anchor incident
An intoxicated cruise passenger could face imprisonment after he dropped the anchor of a moving Holland America Line cruise into the Caribbean ocean, while 1,950 passengers were on board.
Holland America Line offers Alaskan cruises
Holland America Line’s 2012 Early Advantage Savings program is now available offering guests who book early an opportunity to save up to 50 per cent off brochure fares on select cruises and Alaska CruiseTours.The program also features free and reduced rates for third and fourth guests, as well as savings on 2012 Europe fares.
Holland America Line’s ms Zaandam to sail four Asia itineraries
Holland America Line will enhance ms Zaandam’s 2012 Asia itineraries by now offering five 14-Day Asia Explorer voyages. In addition, ms Zaandam will offer one unique 14-Day China and Korea voyage that will sail roundtrip Hong Kong with calls to Incheon (Seoul) and Jeju (Cheju) City, South Korea.
Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage highlight best of each region
Cruisers who want to visit a specific part of the world or those with limited time can still experience the exotic ports of call, overnight adventures and unique onboard atmosphere of Holland America Line’s 2012 Grand World Voyage, with eight segments available ranging from 18 to 50 days.
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’s ms Rotterdam to Sail Year-Round from Rotterdam
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. The line selected the homeport of Rotterdam because of the company’s deep historical connection to the city as well its easily accessible location in Northwest Europe.
Holland America Line’s ms Maasdam completes signature of excellence upgrades
Holland America Line’s ms Maasdam recently completed a stem-to-stern, multimillion-dollar Signature of Excellence dry dock at Freeport, Bahamas, April 24.