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First cruise ship set to return to Canada after two-year absence
Holland America Line will be the first cruise line to return to Canadian cruising following a more than two year industrywide pause due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Koningsdam will call at Victoria, British Columbia this month, restarting the cruise industry in Canada. The ship will end its current seven-day cruise at Port of Vancouver, its homeport for the summer Alaska season.
Zucker takes up public relations role with Holland America Line
A leader in media strategy, brand reputation and crisis communications, Bill Zucker brings more than 20 years of consulting experience to the executive position.
Cole takes up key marketing role with Holland America Line
Holland America Line is tapping the digital expertise of Kacy Cole, naming her as the new vice president of marketing and e-commerce at the company.
Holland America Line recovery continues as Nieuw Statendam returns
Nieuw Statendam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, earlier on its first cruise since the industry-wide pause last year. The ship marks the fifth Holland America Line vessel to re-enter service.
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.