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About Holland America Cruises

Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising for more than 135 years, taking our guests to exotic destinations around the world.

If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, five star dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling worldwide itineraries, you've come to the right place. Holland America offer their guests a distinctive journey wherever they choose to travel.

Today, Holland America Line's fleet of 14 elegant, mid-size ships offers nearly 500 sailings from 33 homeports, visiting all seven continents. Cruises include both popular and less-traveled ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mexico, South America, the Panama Canal, Australia, New Zealand and Asia, as well as unique voyages to the Amazon, Antarctica and our extended Grand Voyages. Along with enticing destinations, they offer one-of-a-kind programs such as the Explorations Speaker Series and Medallion Shore Excursions to further enhance their guests' appreciation and understanding of the places they visit.

Holland America Line has a long and proud tradition of delivering extraordinary vacation experiences, and with their recent $425 million Signature of Excellence initiative, that experience is now better than ever. Signature of Excellence enhancements encompass virtually every area of their ships and range from new facilities and public spaces to added services and amenities.

New facilities include the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine, the only fleet-wide dedicated state-of-the-art show kitchen at sea where guests can learn about cooking techniques and test new recipes with world-class chefs and celebrated guest culinary experts. Another popular enhancement is the new Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, where guests can relax with a latté, browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, enjoy a wide selection of music or surf the Internet.

Other Signature of Excellence enhancements include stateroom amenities such as Mariner's Dream beds with custom-designed Euro-top mattresses, an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon, the elegant reservations-only Pinnacle Grill, innovative teens-only areas and new activities on Half Moon Cay - the number one rated private island in the Caribbean.

Holland America Line also continues to set new standards for environmental leadership, with the implementation of an initiative to obtain ISO 14001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for environmental management. Their commitment to ISO 14001 encompasses virtually every aspect of their ships' operations and demonstrates their belief that the safeguarding of our guests, crews, ships and the environment in which we live and operate is not only the right thing to do, it is essential to the successful conduct of their business.

Innovative programs and superior amenities like these have consistently placed them among the highest-rated premium cruise lines, earned them the prestigious Star Diamond Award from The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and one of the highest rates of repeat guests in the industry. They are very proud of these achievements and look forward to exceeding guests' expectations in every aspect of their operation.

Signature of Excellence is a promise from every Holland America Line employee to their guests; a commitment to provide a truly extraordinary experience and tremendous value. We invite you to experience their award-winning service, extraordinary accommodations, five star dining, entertaining onboard activities, and exotic destinations that can only be found on a cruise with Holland America Line.

Onboard experience

Join in the fun with swing,disco, fox trot, waltzes and calypso at one of our several lounges. Andbe sure to take to the dance floor in our signature Crow's Nest nightclub

Dining

Savour world-class cuisine Holland America Line serves incomparable cuisine in a variety of wonderful ways - from bountiful buffets and dress-up dinners to hors d'oeuvres on your verandah and a picnic on the beach.

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