Cruise news (Holland America-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America passengers to sail from the UK for the first time in 5 years
Seattle-based HAL-Holland America Line is giving its passengers the chance to sail from the United Kingdom for the first time in 5 years Departing...
July 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages signs with Brenock as port cost management software provider
Brenock Technology, a prominent provider of software applications and consulting services for the marine, cruise, and hospitality sectors, has...
July 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America introduces 'National Geographic Day Tours' to Mediterranean voyages
HAL-Holland America Line is enhancing its reputation for immersive travel experiences by introducing "National Geographic Day Tours" in the...
June 24, 2023 - Accidents
HAL's MS Zuiderdam blocked by climate activists at Port Rotterdam
Extinction Rebellion (NGO organization) staged a protest on Sunday, June 11th, causing a temporary delay in the departure of HAL-Holland America's...
June 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2024-2025 Asia season
For HAL-Holland America's 2024-2025 Asia season, the line is set to explore the Far East with departures from Hong Kong, Yokohama (Tokyo), and...
June 9, 2023 - Accidents
Epidemic Norovirus outbreak on Celebrity Summit cruise ship (NYC to Bermuda voyage)
The USA agency CDC has announced an epidemic norovirus outbreak on the Celebrity Summit ship of Celebrity Cruises. From May 15th to May 25th, 2023...
June 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America unveils 2024-2025 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises
In 2024-2025, HAL-Holland America Line is deployes 3 ships in the South pacific (Australia, New Zealand, and the islands). MS Westerdam will be...
May 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America opens bookings for 2025 Grand World Voyage & Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole
After a successful pre-booking period, HAL-Holland America officially commenced public bookings on May 24th for its 2 newest Grand Voyages. These...
May 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America introduces Starlink internet on ms Koningsdam ship in Alaska
HAL-Holland America guests and crew members have begun using next-generation internet with the introduction of SpaceX’s Starlink on the...
May 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL's ms Nieuw Amsterdam is the first cruise ship in 2023 to dock at Port Anchorage (Alaska)
On May 11th, HAL-Holland America Line's ms Nieuw Amsterdam arrived at Port Alaska as part of a 2-ship visit to Anchorage AK for the season, with...
May 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America starts Alaska 2023 cruise season with MS Eurodam ship from Seattle
HAL-Holland America kicked off its 2023 Alaskan season on Monday, May 1st, with the arrival of ms Eurodam at the Port of Seattle (Washington USA...
May 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation commends National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution
Carnival Corporation & plc expressed their appreciation for the release of the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution and the...
April 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's first 'Pole-to-Pole' World Cruise (2025) meets a simultaneous 124-day Grand...
HAL-Holland America Line scheduled its 133-day "Pole-to-Pole World Voyage" (roundtrip from Florida USA) in 2025, alongside a simultaneous 124-day...
April 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America marks 150th anniversary in Rotterdam
MS Rotterdam, HAL-Holland America Line's flagship, arrived at Port Rotterdam (Netherlands) on April 18th, following a 150th Anniversary Transatlantic...
April 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation unveils significant 2022 sustainability advances
The world's largest cruise shipowner Carnival Corporation released its 13th annual sustainability report, showcasing its industry-leading initiatives...
April 15, 2023