Holland America Line: A Feast for the Senses
Holland America Line bills itself as the cruise line that helps you to “savor the journey,” and they have built their entire experience based on the beauty of both the journey and the destination. Known for being a magnet of music lovers, Holland America’s cruises combine live performances with high-class dining, spacious ocean view suites, exciting shore excursions and more. The cruise line visits more than 500 ports in 98 countries, transporting passengers to destinations all over the globe.
Exotic Destinations
Holland America Line’s guests love the varied itineraries that visit ports around the globe. With homeports in Seattle, Fort Lauderdale, Rotterdam and Barcelona to name a few, the cruise line’s ships take travelers all over the globe.
Passengers on certain Caribbean itineraries can enjoy cabanas on the beach at Half Moon Cay, the cruise line’s private Bahamian island. Featuring white sand beaches, exciting excursions and waterfront dining, it is the highlight of any Caribbean voyages.
Baltic cruises land in Tallin, Estonia and sail to Copenhagen for a true taste of Northern European flair.
Grand Voyages sail through the Suez Canal, to the forests of Guam, stopping to take in a show of the whirling dervishes of Istanbul, docking in port in time to catch the carnival celebration in Trinidad before heading north to Ft. Lauderdale at the end of the journey.
Fine Range of Dining for Sophisticated Palates
Gastronomy is one of the main draws of Holland America’s voyages, and the ships offer everything from French cuisine to Italian specialties and exotic Asian flavors. Dine at Pinnacle Grill for the best steaks at sea, or enjoy Nathan’s Famous hot dogs at Dive In by the pool. The Culinary Council, run by eight world-class chefs, plans each onboard meal experience meticulously, ensuring that they always match up to Holland America’s exacting standards.
From spacious suites with verandahs overlooking the ocean to exotic destinations, live music, enthralling entertainment and delectable dining, Holland America Line offers a one-of-a-kind experience for the discerning traveler.
Entertainment for the Ages
Between destinations there is much to do onboard with Holland America Line. Known for being the go-to cruise for music lovers, Holland America offers several programs that will keep you humming and your toes tapping. The ship comes alive with live music each evening, and the ships offer everything from orchestral music to blues, rock and more.
Lincoln Center Stage transports you to the streets of Manhattan with both classic and contemporary chamber music. Take a trip through rock history with Rolling Stone Rock Room or indulge in a little Memphis classic soul at BB King’s Blues Club. There is always a place to enjoy live music on a Holland America ship.