Cruise news (Holland America-tagged)
- Accidents
HAL cruise passenger dies in jet ski accident at Half Moon Cay
A 73-year-old female passenger from the cruise ship Nieuw Amsterdam lost her life in a jet ski accident at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, on Saturday, March...
March 24, 2025 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America cancels two transatlantic cruises on ms Nieuw Statendam ship
HAL-Holland America Line canceled two Transatlantic voyages on ms Nieuw Statendam, originally scheduled for October 2026. Affected are the 29-day...
March 22, 2025 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak (93 cases) on Holland America's ship MS Rotterdam
A norovirus outbreak affected 93 individuals on HAL-Holland America Line’s vessel ms Rotterdam during a recent Southern Caribbean cruise...
March 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Malta signs shore power agreement with Carnival Corporation
The Maltese government has reinforced its commitment to sustainable maritime operations by signing the first Power Purchase Agreement in the...
March 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast USA cruises
HAL-Holland America Line has finalized its 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast cruise seasons, emphasizing extended voyages and regional expertise...
March 7, 2025 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak on HAL's ship MS Rotterdam results in 169 reported cases
A norovirus outbreak on ms Rotterdam, a vessel operated by HAL-Holland America Line, resulted in ~120 individuals falling ill. Out of 2614 guests...
February 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America announces a partnership with The HISTORY Channel
HAL-Holland America Line has entered a partnership with A+E Networks’ The HISTORY Channel to integrate destination-focused historical...
February 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line introduces Mediterranean bistro concept at Rudi’s Sel de Mer
HAL-Holland America Line is introducing a refreshed dining experience at Rudi’s Sel de Mer on the ships ms Rotterdam, ms Nieuw Statendam, and...
February 1, 2025 - Accidents
Norovirus outbreak on HAL's ship Volendam (60 reported cases)
A norovirus outbreak on HAL-Holland America Line's vessel ms Volendam resulted in 60 reported cases of illness among passengers and crew. According...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line unveils 2026-2027 Asia Pacific cruise itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line has announced its 2026-2027 cruise offerings for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, now available for booking. The...
January 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line expands Alaskan cruises with $70M investment
HAL-Holland America Line announced a US$70 million investment to enhance its Denali NP property and cruisetour (land and sea travel) experiences...
January 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Huna Totem’s $80M cruise terminal enhances visitor experiences in Whittier (Alaska)
Huna Totem Corporation has introduced a new cruise terminal in Whittier (Alaska). Situated in the remote Prince William Sound, ~60 miles southeast...
December 29, 2024 - Accidents
Nearly 80 sickened by Norovirus on HAL-Holland America's ship ms Zuiderdam
A recent voyage aboard HAL-Holland America Line's ms Zuiderdam experienced a norovirus outbreak, with ~79 people reporting symptoms, according...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Half Moon Cay renamed “RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay” amid enhancements and expanded guest offerings
The Carnival Corporation's private Bahamian island resort Half Moon Cay will undergo a transformation and rebranding as “RelaxAway, Half Moon...
December 11, 2024 - 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