Breaking Down the Dining Options Aboard Rotterdam
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam offers a variety of dining options for guests to enjoy. From complimentary dining venues to specialty restaurants, there are plenty of choices to satisfy any craving while on board. Complimentary dining options on Rotterdam include the Main Dining Room, where g
Sail Across the Atlantic: Avid Yachter’s Review of Rotterdam
As a lifelong boater, voyaging across the Atlantic has always been a dream of mine, and Holland America Line went above and beyond to make this bucket-list experience unforgettable. From the moment we stepped aboard Rotterdam, the dedicated crew ensured that every moment of our journey was seamless
Meet the Chef Behind Rotterdam’s Cuisine
When sailing aboard Rotterdam, I had the opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet Head Chef Noorul Ali Syed Mubarak, and visit the eight galleys onboard. Head Chef Noorul Ali Syed Mubarak leads a team of talented culinary professionals who work tirelessly to create delicious and inventive dishes fo
Holland America Line Unveils New Caribbean Menu
Holland America Line proudly unveils its new regionally themed menus in the Dining Room and Lido Market on all Caribbean sailings. Guests can enjoy a unique culinary experience, from themed brunches and local rum tasting to a traditional, pirate-inspired punch, allowing them to savor the tastes of t
What’s Coming for Holland America Line’s 2025 Europe Season
Holland America Line is now open for booking for its 2025 European season. The upcoming voyage will offer a chance for guests to immerse themselves in a variety of diverse cultures, as Iceland and 62 major European cities are now featured. Returning guests will be familiar with Rotterdam, Nether
Holland America Line Shares Arctic Circle Voyages For 2025
Holland America Line has shared a new 28-day “Arctic Circle Crossing: Greenland & Iceland” Legendary Voyage departing June 29, 2025! Set sail aboard the brand’s Nieuw Statendam and visit Greenland, Iceland, and Norway! “Legendary Voyages give us the opportunity
Holland America Line Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam ship arrived at the Port of Rotterdam just in time for the brand’s 150th Anniversary! Rotterdam‘s arrival on the date of the HAL’s Anniversary allowed the brand to kick off the celebration with special guests like royalty, local
Holland America Line Adds New Destinations And Longer Itineraries For 2024 – 2025 Caribbean Season
Holland America Line officially opened bookings for the brand’s 2024-2025 Caribbean season! Get ready for new destinations such as Boston and longer itineraries with up to 14 and 21 days at sea! MORE ABOUT THE CARIBBEAN SEASON The brand welcomes three new voyages that are 14 and 21 days.
Rotterdam Rescues Refugees Off the Coast of Florida
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam was sailing towards Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the evening of November 9 AM when they came across a refugee boat in need of immediate assistance. The ship was able to maneuver to the craft and notify the U.S. Coast Guard. Thirteen people were taken aboar
Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam Returns to Service
Over the weekend, one of cruising’s top brands Holland America Line returned another ship to service, brining their total operating number to five ships since cruising resumed earlier this year. Nieuw Statendam sailed from Fort Lauderdale, FL yesterday for a seven-day western&nb
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 27, 2021
The big news in cruising over the past week has been the Bahamas new vaccine mandate for cruise ships calling on not just Bahamian ports like Nassau, but also the private island resorts owned by cruise lines. The result? Cruises to the Bahamas are now going to be fully vaccinated, at least among tho
Holland America Line To Celebrate 25 Years at Half Moon Cay
Private islands are all the rage in cruising lately, but one cruise line has been well ahead of the trend! Holland America Line announced plans to operate seven ships in the Caribbean with calls on Half Moon Cay during the 2022-2023 cruise season in honor of 25 years of cruising to the Bahamian isla
Holland America Names Rotterdam Senior Staff Officers
We’ll have to wait a few more months before Holland America Line’s newest ship is delivered, but the cruise line announced the senior staff officers who will be on board when she does! The officer crew of Rotterdam brings a combined 80 years of experience to their positions, ma
Gus Antorcha of Holland America Talks Rotterdam, New Excursions
When former Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford stepped down earlier this year, Carnival Corporation decided to promote from within, naming Carnival Cruise Line COO Gus Antorcha the new president. What made Antorcha the right man for the job was his nine years of experience at Carnival Co
Holland America Renames Their Upcoming Ship
Holland America Line announced today that it is changing the name of its newbuild from Ryndam to Rotterdam and designating it the new flagship of the fleet. The ship will be the 7th in Holland America’s 150-year history to bear the name Rotterdam. The cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Buying Two HAL Ships
Like most businesses across the world, cruise lines are in an all out effort to reduce their operating costs as their usual income is no longer rolling in. As we reported earlier this month, Carnival Corporation had plans to sell 13 ships either to other cruise lines, or to the scrapyard. We already
Zaandam, Rotterdam Finally Dock in Florida
The weeks long ordeal for passengers and crew on board Holland America Line Zaandam and Rotterdam is finally over. The ship docked in Fort Lauderdale, FL today after numerous countries turned down their request to port due to positive cases of COVID 19 confirmed onboard. The ships are just two of ma
Rotterdam- to the Third Power
Rotterdam – to the Third Power A Porthole writer takes a trip down Holland America Line’s memory lane. By Ben Lyons Peering outside the windows of my water taxi as it sped down the River Maas in Rotterdam, I saw the gently curved stern of the former Holland America Line flagship ss Rotterdam. Fo
