Holland America offers a Five Star cruise experience to Asia, Australia / New Zealand, Canada / New England, South America and the World!
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Service
Your every wish is our pleasure to fulfill! Always at the heart of the Holland America cruise experience is our warm and award-winning style of service that is never in the way and never out of reach. We sail with nearly one crew member for every two guests, providing the intuitive, gracious service that has long defined classic cruising. Our specially trained crew takes pride in anticipating and fulfilling your every wish. From our waiters and bartenders to our chefs and wine experts, our spa technicians and fitness instructors to our officers and housekeeping staff, everyone is dedicated to providing you with the gracious and personalized service that will make your cruise vacation memorable. On board the ships of Holland America Line you'll discover a cruise experience that is modern, fresh and appealing - in an ambiance that is timeless and refined.
Five-Star Fleet
From the moment you step aboard one of our mid-sized ships you will recognize the Holland America Line difference. We sail with nearly one crew member for every two guests, providing the gracious, award-winning service that defines classic cruising. Our ships feature spacious wraparound teak decks, panoramic views, abundant spacious private verandahs and large staterooms. All our ships have recently completed extensive Signature of Excellence enhancements to staterooms and public rooms. With elegant fine dining and enriching activities, welcome aboard a Holland America Line ship and discover timeless cruising, refined for a new generation.
Activities
Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many - or as few - as you please. Whether you want to work-out in the fitness center, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage, take a class in our state of the art Culinary Arts Center demonstration kitchen or check your email in the Explorations Café, there's a perfect onboard activity
for everyone.
Once in the cruise port, make your cruise vacation even more memorable with our extensive Shore Excursions program of activities. See, explore, discover: arts and cultural activities, athletic expeditions, city tours, shopping and more.
Entertainment
Nights on board a luxurious Holland America Line cruise ship glitter with choices. Begin the evening with drinks and dancing in the Ocean Bar. Watch a recent-release movie or try your luck at the blackjack table. Catch an extravagant Las Vegas style production in our state-of-the-art show lounge or visit one of our many lounges featuring live music and award-winning entertainment. You can find it all aboard a Holland America Line cruise vacation.
Dining
Throughout your cruise vacation, you will enjoy delicious and innovative menus across a broad range of dining venues. From a casual bite poolside to a formal five-course affair in our classic main Dining Room, the crew of Holland America Line will orchestrate a truly memorable dining experience. Led by Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, our exceptional culinary staff creates signature Holland America line dishes using only the freshest produce and the highest quality meats and seafood available. Our knowledgeable wine stewards are adept at pairing the perfect wine with every dish. Whether you desire the relaxed atmosphere of the Lido, the elegance of the Pinnacle Grill or dinner for two on your private verandah, the choice is always yours.
We are proud to introduce As You Wish™ dining in our main dining room. This innovative program allows you to choose from the best of both worlds; either traditional pre-set seating and dining times, or a completely flexible dining schedule. One level of the two-tiered restaurant will offer a flexible/open dining service from 5:15 to 9 p.m. daily, and the other will host two seatings, an early and main seating. At the time of booking choose the plan that best suits your lifestyle and needs. If you choose the flexible/open seating program, you may make reservations daily up to 4 p.m. - or simply walk up during dining hours. We are implementing As You Wish™ dining throughout our fleet, the schedule per ship is shown below.
Our commitment to culinary choices and personalized service is further reflected in our many dining options. We offer complimentary 24-hour room service, special kid-friendly menus at the Lido Restaurant and Terrace Grill, daily afternoon tea service; elevated to Royal Dutch High Tea once per cruise, an ice cream bar, espresso and pastries in the Explorations Café, complimentary hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, hand-dipped chocolates in the Explorer's Lounge after dinner and a late-night buffet and chocolate extravaganza in the Lido Restaurant.
Special dietary needs, such a vegetarian, diabetic or gluten-free meals, are easily accommodated with advance requests. Kosher meals and a Health Conscious Dining option are also available.
Staterooms
Every Stateroom, a Gracious Retreat. Relax into a world of comfort and easy elegance aboard the luxurious cruise ships of Holland America Line. Luxurious living is found in every detail, from the soft caress of a personal bathrobe to fine chocolates on your pillow at night. Staterooms filled with all manner of sophisticated amenities beckon you to retreat for hours.
Signature Touches in Every Stateroom Include: Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms, many with private verandahs; Luxurious Mariner's Dream™ beds and premium linens; Daily housekeeping to tidy belongings and keep staterooms immaculate; Large, extra-fluffy Egyptian cotton towels; Lighted magnifying mirrors; massage showerheads; salon-quality hair dryers; Luxurious terry cloth bathrobes; Elemis Aromapure "Time to Spa" bath amenities; Televisions with DVD or VCR players; Generous storage; Complimentary fresh fruit; Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining; Nightly turndown service; Complimentary shoeshine service; Complimentary ice service.
