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Holland America Cruises

Holland America Cruises

Independent Expert Reviews by Professional Travel Journalists

Premium-class cruise company Holland America Line is dedicated to offering passengers that little bit more than other cruise lines, on board a fleet of 13 elegant modern ships.

The line’s ships are mid-size, and classic in design, with a European ambience, Dutch or British officers and Indonesian crew.

Lounges are adorned with museum quality art and antiques, while huge bouquets of fresh flowers grace public areas. Accommodation is more spacious than the industry average, with excellent value on cabins with private balconies and suites.

Award-winning service is another reason for choosing Holland America. Complimentary hot and cold hors d’oeuvres are served before dinner, while Royal Dutch Tea, complimentary coffees and an ice-cream parlour feature on the menu.

Passengers can choose to dine on Rosenthal china in elegant restaurants, book at the sophisticated reservations only Pinnacle Grill for a small supplement or dine more casually in a Lido restaurant that’s rated the highest in the industry.

Last year (2007) saw the completion of a £150 million fleet-wide “Signature of Excellence” initiative, introducing cruise enhancements like the Culinary Arts Theatre and guest chef programme, an Explorations Café and resource centre powered by the New York Times and the addition of Mariners Dream beds, deluxe terry robes and complimentary fruit baskets in all spacious cabins.

The company is a perfect choice for discerning travellers looking for excellent facilities, comfortable surroundings and high standards of accommodation and service. It’s also the perfect recommendation for customers looking for longer cruises to more unusual destinations. All Holland America ships feature a range of staterooms adapted for handicap use.

Holland America offers cruises worldwide from popular seven-night Caribbean and Alaska cruises, to Europe, the Panama Canal, Mexico, Canada and New England, Hawaii, South America and the Amazon, Australia and New Zealand, including an annual 100-day plus grand world voyage and exotic “Collectors Voyages”.

The company is the leader in Alaska travel, with eight ships operating from Vancouver and Seattle every summer from May to September, and a range of land tours operated by the company’s experienced tour operating arm.