Cruise news (Holland America-tagged)
- Accidents
Passenger from HAL's ship MS Rotterdam disappears near St. Martin
Authorities on St. Martin have issued an appeal for public assistance after a U.S. tourist traveling aboard the HAL-Holland America's cruise ship ms...
November 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's 2027–2028 cruises in Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific Islands
HAL-Holland America Line has scheduled its 2027–2028 voyages through Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The itineraries, ranging...
November 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America schedules 2027–2028 South America & Antarctica cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has announced its 2027–2028 South America and Antarctica cruise program, offering a wide range of immersive...
November 6, 2025 - Accidents
Global cruise itineraries disrupted by USA-China port fee escalation
The intensifying trade conflict between China and the USA has begun to influence the cruise shipping industry. In a retaliatory move, China’s...
October 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line and Pan Am chart historic 28-day voyage
Two venerable travel brands—Pan Am and HAL-Holland America Line—have joined forces to launch a 28-day cruise titled "Pan Am 100th...
October 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alexandria Port’s autumn surge signals Egypt’s cruise comeback
Egypt’s re-emergence as a major cruise destination is gathering momentum, with Alexandria Port recording a series of prominent ship calls...
October 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line announces Asia 2027–2028 schedule
HAL-Holland America Line has released details of its 2027–2028 Asian season. The program introduces three new ports in Japan—Hitachinaka...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America commissions Alaska-themed float for 2025 Macy’s Parade
HAL-Holland America Line will bring the essence of Alaska to New York City this November as it debuts its first float in the 99th Macy’s...
October 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port San Diego launches 2025-2026 cruise season with HAL/Holland America
The Port of San Diego has inaugurated its 2025-2026 cruise season in collaboration with long-standing homeport partner HAL-Holland America Line...
October 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Culinary icons join HAL-Holland America’s 2026 Grand Voyages
HAL-Holland America Line will enhance its 2026 Grand Voyages by embedding members of its Culinary Ambassador program into select cruise segments...
October 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line schedules 2027 Canada & New England cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has detailed its 2027 Canada and New England season, with sailings scheduled from May through October aboard Volendam and...
September 13, 2025 - Accidents
HAL's ship ms Zuiderdam assists the sailing yacht Atlaya
While bound northward from Boston toward Quebec City over the weekend on a 7-day voyage, the Zuiderdam, a HAL-Holland America Line vessel, received a...
September 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Live music expands fleetwide as Holland America rolls out new entertainment program
HAL-Holland America Line has begun implementing a major refresh of its onboard entertainment offerings, with changes underway on six ships and the...
July 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line reintroduces behind-the-scenes ship tours
HAL-Holland America Line has reinstated its behind-the-scenes ship tours, providing guests with structured access to operational areas of the vessel...
July 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL ms Zuiderdam ship's "Stars & Stripes Voyage" (American Revolution-themed)
HAL-Holland America Line scheduled a cruise commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. On July 4, 2025, ms Zuiderdam embarked...
July 5, 2025