Cruise news (Holland America-tagged)
- Accidents
USCG/Coast Guard rescues HAL ship's ms Koningsdam cruise passenger 280 mi off USA coast
A medical evacuation operation was executed by the USCG/Coast Guard on Friday, November 29th, following a medical emergency on the ms Koningsdam ship...
November 30, 2024 USCG/Coast Guard airlifts 32-yo man from HAL's ship ms Zaandam off Oahu Hawaii
A medical evacuation was conducted early Tuesday morning, November 26th, from the HAL-Holland America Line ship ms Zaandam, ~50 miles (~80 km) off...
November 27, 2024- Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026 Alaska & Yukon cruisetours
HAL-Holland America Line has revealed its 2026 Alaska Cruisetour program, featuring journeys that combine Alaska’s Denali National Park and...
November 15, 2024 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America reroutes ms Zuiderdam ship amid Guadeloupe unrest concerns
HAL-Holland America Line canceled Zuiderdam’s scheduled port call in Pointe-a-Pitre on Saturday, November 2nd, citing concerns over social...
November 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America unveils revised 2026 Grand World Voyage itinerary aboard ms Volendam
HAL-Holland America Line has announced updates to its 2026 Grand World Voyage on ms Volendam ship. The revised route now visits destinations in East...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America unveils expanded 2026 Canada & New England itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line will expand its Canada and New England USA season in 2026, adding more cruises, call ports, and overnight port stays. The...
October 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America brings Alaska Travel Expo to San Diego for the first time
HAL-Holland America Line will bring its renowned Alaska Cruise and Travel Show to San Diego (California USA) for the first time on Saturday, November...
October 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port San Diego California starts 2024-2025 season with 75 cruises
The Port of San Diego (California, USA) has officially commenced its 2024-2025 season in partnership with longtime homeporting operator HAL-Holland...
October 4, 2024 - Accidents
CFC cancels early 2025 cruises for €15M refurbishment of Renaissance ship
CFC-Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres has announced the cancellation of all cruises aboard its vessel Renaissance for a 2-month period in early 2025...
October 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line opens bookings for Alaska 2026 cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has commenced bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season, deploying 6 ships in the region: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw...
September 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line announces segment options for 2025 Grand World and Pole to Pole Voyages
HAL-Holland America Line is providing travelers with an exceptional opportunity to sample its esteemed Grand Voyages by offering segments of the 2025...
August 27, 2024 - Accidents
Tropical Storm Ernesto forces cruise itinerary changes in the Caribbean
Several cruise lines have adjusted their itineraries due to Tropical Storm Ernesto, which was impacting the northern Caribbean with heavy rain...
August 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation consolidates Holland America and Seabourn sales teams under new leadership
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation has announced the consolidation of the sales teams for its brands, HAL/Holland America...
July 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America schedules 3 Solar Eclipse cruises for 2026
HAL-Holland America Line has announced three itineraries for the 2026 total solar eclipse, ensuring passengers can witness this celestial event...
July 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America to launch 15 new Broadway-style show productions by 2025
HAL-Holland America Line has announced a substantial enhancement to its onboard entertainment, promising to elevate the cruise experience...
July 20, 2024