* Holland America’s new 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam was christened in Venice yesterday by Queen Maxima of The Netherlands before setting sail on its inaugural Mediterranean voyage.    A sister ship of the popular Eurodam, the vessel boasts a new feature,  a chef’s table, available for 18 guests nightly. It’s priced at $89 and includes many courses [...]

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While those of us in the cruise industry focus on the surfaces of the world’s oceans and seas,  Holland America Line is making a serious commitment to protect marine ecology.  The cruise line has partnered with Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI) in a three-year program that includes adopting sustainable seafood purchasing onboard and giving annual [...]

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There’s a minor glitch in the itinerary of Holland America’s  Veendam, which sails on one-week New York Bermuda cruises.
The HAL ship is slated to start a series of 24 Bermuda cruises in April, 2010, sailing round trip each week from New York.   Veendam was scheduled to dock in two ports, Hamilton (two nights) and St. [...]

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In a time of mounting job losses, we applaud Holland America for adding insurance that allows you to book in advance without worry of future events.
Passengers who purchase Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) can cancel their cruise for any reason whatsoever to receive a refund of up to 90 percent of the cruise fare paid. [...]

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If your heart is set on a traditional Bermuda cruise from New York, you’ll welcome Holland America’s news that it will increase 2010 Bermuda cruises from 11 to 24 beginning on April 25, 2010.   The 1,350-passenger Veendam will sail on one week Bermuda cruises from Manhattan
Holland America’s Veendam will be the only cruise ship visiting [...]

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Aboard Holland America’s newest ship, the Eurodam, cruise line executives made two major announcements:  the cruise line will offer New York/Bermuda cruises in 2010 and five ship will undergo major renovations and receive enhancements. 
BERMUDA CRUISES
Beginning in 2010, HAL’s Veendam will sail on ten Bermuda cruises from New York.  Starting in late August, the 1,350-passenger ship [...]

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West coast cruisers will finally get the chance to experience a new port on Mexican Riviera itineraries. Holland America Line (HAL) is introducing the new port of Santa Cruise Huatulco, Oaxaca, and scenic cruising through Bahia Magdalena on select 2009 cruises. A breeding ground for migrating gray whales, Bahia Magdelena highlights the seven-day [...]

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Holland America Line will be offering passengers free digital photo workshops powered by Microsoft Windows starting on the Amsterdam and Oosterdam, followed by the Westerdam this June, the Eurodam in July and expanding fleet wide within 18 months.  
The first session, “Just Shoot Me”, is a 50-minute seminar that provides tips and tricks on how to take [...]

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In 2009, Holland America’s Eurodam and Westerdam will sail on 13-, 14- and 15-day voyages to Canada and New England, stopping in three new Quebec ports: Gaspe, Baie-Comeau and/or Sept-iles.  In addition to cruises from New York, passengers may also sail from Boston, Montreal, Quebec City and Fort Lauderdale.
Maasdam Cruises From Ft. Lauderdale, Montreal & Boston
The [...]

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If you don’t think cruise lines are upping the pressure to spend more money aboard ship, this may convince you.
Holland America’s new Eurodam, scheduled to debut July 1, 2008, will boast cabanas in the private Retreat area on Observation Deck.   The daily rental price is $45 on port days, $75 on sea days.  This price also entitles you [...]

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