Cruise news (Holland America-tagged)
- Accidents
Holland America Line Fined $17K
Holland America will pay the state of Alaska a US$17,000 fine a year after one of its ships holding tanks leaked greywater into Glacier Bay. On...
September 13, 2019 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from MS Oosterdam
A 71-year-old passenger was medevaced 13 miles to safety by the United States Coast Guard this week after suffering from stroke symptoms aboard a...
September 13, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port of San Diego Announces the Start of 2019-2020 Cruise Season
Port San Diego CA announced the start of its 2019-2020 cruise season, that will feature the seaport’s long-term cruise company partners Disney...
September 10, 2019 - Accidents
Major Cruise Lines to Reopen Private Islands in Bahamas
With the Hurricane Dorian's passing, major cruise companies were assessing, and gearing up to reopen private destinations in the Bahamas. At Castaway...
September 8, 2019 - Cruise Industry
7 Holland America Ships to Explore the Caribbean in 2019-2020
Between October 2019-April 2020, HAL-Holland America Line will have a total of 160 voyages to the Caribbean to choose from, ranging from 7 to 21 days...
August 17, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MS Amera Debuts with Phoenix Reisen
After 6 weeks at Blohm + Voss shipyards in Hamburg, Germany, ms Amera left drydock to join the fleet of Phoenix Reisen. Within the transformations...
August 17, 2019 - 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
Carnival's Half Moon Cay to Receive a Pier
HAL Properties Ltd (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation) announced plans to add a new berthing pier at Half Moon Cay Cruise Port which will allow...
August 7, 2019 - Accidents
Investigation Launched After MS Eurodam Passes in Close Proximity to Whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) is currently investigating after a Holland America Line cruise ship "may have made contact...
June 28, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Celebrates Grand Opening of New Addition at McKinley Chalet Resort
Holland America Line held a grand opening ceremony for the line's new luxury guest accommodations at McKinley Chalet Resort (Denali Park, Alaska) on...
June 19, 2019 - Accidents
HAL Cruise Passenger Medevaced Near Skagway
The Alaskan US Coast Guard was called on to evacuate an unwell female cruise passenger on Wednesday, June 12. The 62-year-old woman was rescued...
June 14, 2019 - Cruise Industry
7 Holland America Ships to Transit the Panama Canal in 2019-2020
Travelers who wish to book an affordable Panama Canal transition cruise can now choose from a total of 32 Holland America Line itineraries...
June 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MS Zuiderdam Blocked in Kiel Due to Climate Protesters
About 50 climate protesters blocked the departure of a Holland America cruise ship from the German Port Kiel on Sunday, June 9, trying to call...
June 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port Alberni Welcomes First Cruise Ship in 6 Years
It was a major milestone for Port Alberni (Vancouver Island, Canada) on Saturday, May 25. For the first time in 6 years, the city welcomed a cruise...
May 26, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MS Nieuw Statendam Arrives in Port of Kiel for Maiden Call
Coming from Stockholm Sweden, the latest newbuild of Holland America arrived in Port Kiel, Germany for her maiden call early Thursday morning, May 23...
May 24, 2019