I share with most cruisers the dismay of arriving aboard ship only to learn that my stateroom isn’t ready. I can head for the buffet or a lounge to hang out until it’s ready.
And, it’s not uncommon for luggage to arrive in the stateroom AFTER the ship has left port. And, since I’m typically flying [...]
02 March
Holland America Line has launched “The View & Veranda Sale” featuring special savings on ocean-view and veranda staterooms. From now through February 28, 2011, discounts of up to 50 percent on select cruises, reduced deposits and free or reduced rates for third and fourth guests.
Cruise destinations featured in the “View & Veranda [...]
02 December
If you are even considering a 2010 Christmas or New Years cruise, Holland America (HAL) is offering very tempting prices worth considering. How does $1598 (plus tax) sound for a family of four? And, on six dates you’ll find free or $199 rates for the third or fourth guest in a stateroom.
Caribbean, Panama Canal [...]
27 September
I’m sure there are people who eschew cruises entirely because “what if …?” That is, they get freaked out by thinking about all the things that can happen that would cause them to cancel the cruise — and loose a great deal of money. After all, the average booking period is four to six months [...]
13 September
* 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 [...]
06 July
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 [...]
22 April
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. [...]
17 December
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. [...]
26 August
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 [...]
18 December
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 [...]
03 September
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ShipCritic Blog is a labor of love by Anne Campbell, a journalist who has been covering the cruise industry since 1993. Why a blog? This newfangled technology is the best way of interacting with cruisers, both first timers and veterans, who also share a passion for seeing the world by ship.
