Cruise news (Holland America-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
MS Westerdam to Explore 8 Iconic Countries in Asia
The cosmopolitan cities and old traditions of the Far East unfold for passengers on Holland America’s ms Westerdam when the cruise ship embarks...
May 14, 2019 - Accidents
Passenger Overboard From MS Amsterdam
A female passenger has gone overboard in the Atlantic ocean after she went missing from a Holland America cruise ship crossing from Ireland to...
May 9, 2019 - Accidents
Two Holland America Ships Collide in Vancouver Port
A cruise ship sailing into Canada Place, Vancouver Harbour on Saturday, May 4, collided with another ship of the same cruise company while berthing...
May 5, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Expands Digital Guest Platform
Holland America is expanding the functionality of the line's popular browser-based Navigator tool into a free, user-friendly app for mobile phones...
May 4, 2019 - Accidents
Holland America Cruise Ship Extends Stay in San Diego Due to Technical Difficulties
A group of travellers stopping in San Diego CA on a cruise vacation had to stay in the port city longer than scheduled. MS Eurodam was due to...
April 29, 2019