Fires, Royal Voyages, and Vanishing Ships
Dutch Threesome A ship historian friend and I recently discussed three of Holland’s best known and beloved liners: the Johan…
-
-
Holland America Launches Weeklong Wheel of Fortune, Cruise Critic Partnership
Holland America Line is kicking off the new year with the return of Cruise Week, a brand-led promotion marking its…
-
More Early Wave Deals Continue to Roll Out for 2026
More early Wave deals have surfaced since we first reported on the emerging Wave Season last week. While Wave Season…
-
Holland America’s Big Three and the Lost Waterfront of New York
Lights, Camera, Action! This morning, Dutch TV is coming for an interview on Holland-America. And this afternoon we go to…
-
WiFi on Holland America Zuiderdam: Speed Tests & Review
Cruise ship WiFi has come a long way, and Holland America’s Zuiderdam is proof that staying connected at sea is…
-
Summers Chasing Ships and Seas
Fifty Years Ago It was summer vacation from school teaching and an August cruise seemed just right. So, a fellow…
-
Holland America’s ‘Big Three,’ Historic Liners, and Seafaring Tales
The Big Three Holland America Line and its wonderful ships are a great favorite. They were, after all, virtually in my…
-
Noordam to Debut New Japan Ports in Holland America’s 2027–2028 Asia Season
Noordam will sail an expanded Asia program from September 2027 through April 2028, visiting new destinations across Japan and Southeast…
-
Is Holland America’s Blend Bar a Perfect Match for Its Guests?
Holland America Line just unveiled something unexpected: Blend Bar, the cruise industry’s first-ever lipstick blending bar at sea. Guests can…
-
Cruise Updates This Week: New Ship, Chef Partnerships, and a Polar Milestone
In other news, it’s been a lively stretch for the cruise industry. The cruise updates this week span everything from…
