Holland America Cruise Line Overview
Holland America Cruise Line is dedicated to providing a travel experience defined by balance, depth, and authenticity. With more than 500 carefully curated itineraries visiting over 100 countries worldwide, they offer journeys that cater to every type of traveler. Whether you're seeking breathtaking natural wonders, vibrant cultures, or historical landmarks, Holland's cruises provide meaningful connections to the destinations you visit. Holland America Cruise Line's Explorations Central (EXC) program enriches your journey by adding valuable insights, local traditions, and cultural context, ensuring your voyage is not just a trip, but an unforgettable, immersive experience.
Holland America Line's fleet blends classic charm with refined innovation, creating a welcoming and elegant atmosphere. Each mid-sized ship features classic nautical lines, thoughtfully crafted interiors, and expansive spaces that invite relaxation. Guests can settle into comfortable, tastefully decorated staterooms with breathtaking ocean views, enjoy world-class dining in beautifully styled restaurants, and experience warm, attentive service at every turn.
Rotterdam, the newest addition, offers world-class dining, exceptional service, and lively entertainment, including B.B. King's Blues Club. Koningsdam impresses with sleek design, natural light-filled spaces, and unique dining venues. Every ship is crafted for comfort and enrichment, where sophistication meets a sense of home, and every detail enhances the journey.
Holland America Line connects travelers to more than 300 destinations across all seven continents, offering experiences from sun-drenched beaches to historic landmarks and breathtaking natural wonders. Guests can sail through icy waters past towering glaciers, walk through centuries-old cities rich in culture, or unwind in some of the world's most beautiful tropical settings. Each journey is thoughtfully planned to provide meaningful exploration, combining exceptional comfort with the thrill of discovery.
- Alaska & Yukon Cruises: Imagine majestic tidewater glaciers, iconic animals roaming freely, breaching whales, colorful Klondike Gold Rush history and wide-open spaces of incomparable beauty. Learn more about a Holland America Alaska Cruise.
- Asia Cruises: This dynamic region, with its rich history and global significance, awaits your exploration on a Holland America Line Asia cruise.
- Australia & New Zealand Cruises: Sail to the land down under on Australia and New Zealand cruises. Holland America Line Cruises takes you to the Great Barrier Reef, Milford Sound and more.
- Canada & New England Cruises: Encounter living history, urban chic and rugged beauty.
- Caribbean Cruises: When it comes to pleasure, relaxation and reconnecting in the warm sunshine, nothing is better than a Caribbean cruise with Holland America Line.
- Europe Cruises: Explore Europe's history, cultures and breathtaking beauty on an unforgettable cruise vacation. Choose from an array of carefully crafted itineraries offering more time in port to explore unique destinations and iconic landmarks. A lifetime of memories awaits.
- Grand Voyages & World Cruises: A world cruise is transformative. Grand Voyages and World Cruises leave roundtrip from the United States and give you longer itineraries so that you deeply connect with the world's most fascinating places. Every world cruise features a range of destinations, from bustling capitals to seldom-visited jewels.
- Hawaii & Tahiti Cruises: On a Holland America Line Tahiti or Hawaii cruise, get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders that make the South Pacific such a pleasure to visit and so impossible to forget.
- Mexico Cruises: Explore sun-kissed coastal towns and a fisherman's paradise. Mexico cruises are tailor-made for travelers with nothing but relaxation on their agendas.
- Pacific Coast Cruises: For generations, dreamers, adventurers and explorers have been drawn to America's bountiful Pacific Coast.
- Panama Canal Cruises: Experience one of the wonders of the modern world on Holland America Line's Panama Canal cruises. Panama cruise itineraries depart from the east and west coasts for loads of convenient options.
- South America & Antarctica Cruises: On a Holland America Line South America cruise, you can experience legendary lands in elegant comfort, aboard one of the premium mid-size ships.
Holland America Accommodations
Holland America Line's staterooms offer refined amenities, including the signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Most accommodations are ocean-facing, featuring teak-lined verandahs for private alfresco dining or sunbathing. Guests enjoy complimentary 24-hour in-room dining, daily housekeeping, generous storage, in-room safes, deluxe bathrobes, and Elemis Aromapure bath amenities. Upgrading to a suite provides additional luxuries, such as more spacious interiors, private verandahs, and exclusive access to the Neptune Lounge, offering concierge services and a private retreat.
Neptune & Pinnacle Suite: With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed - signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses.
Vista Suite: With a verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed - signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a mini-bar.
Signature Suite: These spacious, elegant suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah; two lower beds convertible to a queen or king-size bed, signature Mariner's Dream bed, and a Murphy, Pullman or sofa bed, depending on configuration.
Verandah: Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower.
Ocean View: These expansive staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.
Inside: Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.
Holland America Dining
Holland America Line's dining experience brings flavors from around the world to every meal, combining fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients with expert craftsmanship. Regionally inspired dishes highlight each destination, from wild-caught Alaskan seafood to authentic local recipes prepared with seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy expertly curated wine pairings, mixology classes, and tastings that showcase international selections.
Classic fine dining includes Pinnacle Grill, an elegant setting for premium seafood and steak dishes. Tamarind brings Pan-Asian flavors inspired by Southeast Asia, China, and Japan. Rudi's Sel de Mer offers a modern twist on a traditional French brasserie, featuring innovative entrees and fresh seafood. For Italian cuisine enthusiasts, Canaletto serves classic dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Casual dining options include poolside burgers and fries, piping-hot pizza, and complimentary 24-hour room service for in-room dining. Dutch heritage is celebrated on every sailing with a special Dutch Day, featuring Royal Dutch Tea, a themed dinner, and the lively Orange Party. Additionally, guests can enjoy morning cappuccinos, fresh-made pastries, and homemade gelato at the onboard cafes.
Holland America Onboard Activities & Entertainment
Entertainment on Holland America Line offers something for everyone, with activities designed for relaxation, excitement, and discovery. Trivia matches, interactive game shows, and classic pastimes like bingo, mahjong, and bridge bring guests together for friendly competition. The Orange Party, a lively celebration of the cruise line's Dutch heritage, invites guests to dress in orange and enjoy music, dancing, and themed cocktails. For those seeking an artistic outlet, daily arts and crafts sessions provide opportunities to explore painting, drawing, needlework, and creative writing under the guidance of onboard instructors.
For active travelers, the Sports Court offers everything from pickleball and tai chi to fitness classes and a state-of-the-art gym. The Casino presents a thrilling mix of slot machines, blackjack, poker, and game show-inspired challenges. Families and solo travelers can unwind in the library's quiet corners, relax in a bubbling hot tub or enjoy the peaceful seclusion of The Retreat. Afternoon tea provides a refined midday break with delicious finger foods, and for those looking to refresh their look, the onboard Spa & Salon offers a full menu of services. Whether seeking excitement or relaxation, guests will find endless ways to enhance their journey with Holland America Line.
Holland America Kids & Teens
Holland America Line's Kids Club offers a fun and engaging space for young travelers, with activities designed for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They can join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Kids Programs (Ages 3-6): Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include a variety of activities, crafts, games and theme parties, such as "Dino-Mite Night" and "Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure."
Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12): From arts & crafts and sporting events to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.
Teens Programs (Ages 13-17): During the day, teens meet up for sports challenges and group games while Hosts provide exclusive teen events like Poker Night and Video Game Tournaments at night.
Port Day Activities: Kids Club activities are available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on port days*. Lunch is not offered as part of this service. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.
Special Needs: Children with special needs are invited to attend Kids Club activities based on their chronological age. In some cases, parental supervision may be required. Please let us know when booking your reservation.
Safety Comes First: Safety is Holland America's primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note, children must be fully toilet trained to participate in Holland America Line's Kids Club, as staff cannot provide restroom assistance. While the program is available on most sailings, it is not offered on cruises of 25 days or longer, including Legendary and Grand Voyages, however, select children's activities may still be available.
When sailing with a large number of families onboard, space may be limited, and schedules might be adjusted to meet better guests' needs. For the latest information, please reach out directly to Holland America Line.
All guests who sail with Holland America Line are automatically welcomed into the Mariner Society. As part of this family of past guests, you are permanently entitled to preferential pricing and bonus privileges on many cruises. You will receive special offers on upcoming cruises and insider information concerning new ships and product enhancements.
Holland America's Mariner Society Rewards Program provides valuable benefits to guests based on cruise days, onboard purchases, and "double days" for guests who purchase a suite. All guests are automatically enrolled in the program after their first completed cruise. There are five levels: Star Mariner, Two-Star Mariner, Three-Star Mariner, Four-Star Mariner and Five-Star Mariner, each with a unique set of benefits.
If you are a member of the Mariner Society, please let your Cruise Specialist know at the time of your reservation so we can check for possible discounts and complimentary upgrades.
What are you waiting for? Start planning your Holland America Line cruise vacation today. You can book online or call us to speak to one of our Cruise Specialists.
