Cruise news (Fred Olsen Borealis-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Fred. Olsen announcement - back in the water
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled its plans to have 3 ships ‘back in the water’ in March-April 2021, with Balmoral due to sail even sooner...
August 30, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines retiring Boudicca and Black Watch ships
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is expected to retire two of its ships, Boudicca and Black Watch, when the company brings on the pair of former Holland...
August 26, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines offers preview to 2022 itineraries
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is offering travellers a preview of its 2022 cruise itinerary program via the early released 29-day "Black Sea...
July 22, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Holland America sold the cruise ships Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Fred Olsen
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is introducing two new fleetmates as the UK-based company plans to strengthen its brand and evolve to sailing on the other...
July 16, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Line sold the ships Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maasdam and Veendam
The Carnival Corporation-owned company HAL-Holland America Line announced that its cruise liners Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maasdam and Veendam are sold...
July 16, 2020 - Accidents
Coronavirus-hit cruise ship Zaandam docks in Florida
MS Zaandam that spent 12 days at sea with no ports willing to let the vessel dock, pulled into Fort Lauderdale harbour Thursday night. The warm...
April 3, 2020 - Accidents
Trump insists US 'has to help' Coronavirus-hit cruise ships heading to Florida
Donald Trump said that the USA “has to help” two Coronavirus (COVID-19)-hit cruise liners en-route to Florida amid warnings that more...
April 2, 2020 - Accidents
Coronavirus-hit Zaandam still at sea, President of Holland America pleads for compassion
Two cruise ships carrying passengers and crew from an ill-fated South American voyage are pleading with Florida officials to allow offloading the...
March 31, 2020 - Accidents
Coronavirus cruise ship allowed Panama Canal transition
HAL-Holland America Line's ms Zaandam cruise ship received permission to pass through Panama Canal en-route from South America to Florida USA (Port...
March 29, 2020 - Accidents
Four dead cruisers on Holland-America Zaandam ship amid Coronavirus outbreak
Four passengers died onboard Holland America’s ms Zaandam and two people tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the company announced...
March 28, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Adds Greenland to Canada & New England Season
Holland America Line’s 2021 Canada and New England program includes 3 new voyages to Greenland. From April through October, passengers can...
January 18, 2020 - Accidents
Holland America Ship Cancels Visit to Devon Due to Storm
A Holland America Line ship with 1,400+ passengers had to cancel a call at Devon on Friday, August 9, due to the inclement weather. MS Rotterdam...
August 9, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Leaves Port Tampa Bay
Holland America is dropping Port Tampa Bay as cruise homeport after April 2019. However, the company says it might return to Tampa in the future. A...
January 23, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Carnival and Royal Caribbean Ships Delayed by Fog
Heavy fog over Tampa Bay has prompted Coast Guard to close parts of the Bay on Sunday, December 30, meaning cruise liners and other vessels could not...
December 30, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Unveils New Itineraries for 2020 European Season
Cruisers looking to explore the castles of the British Isles, fjords of Norway, beaches of Greece and flavors of Italy can choose from 6 Holland...
December 23, 2018