Holland America Line

Holland America Line Guide

Holland America Line (or HAL) is a premium cruise line best known for its gracious, attentive service.

HAL Offers In-Depth Glacier Bay Podcasts

March 21, 2011 -- Holland America Line, working together with the U.S. National Park Service, have produced a series of 16 podcasts designed to provide unique, in-depth insight into Glacier Bay National Park. The podcasts are available for guests aboard HAL ships, and for download.

Carnival Corp Lowers 2011 Earnings Expectations

MIAMI, March 11, 2011 -- Carnival Corporation & plc today announced Q1 2011 earnings and lowered expectations for full year 2011 earnings, in advance of Cruise Shipping Miami next week.

HAL's Now Gives Guests Immediate Access to Staterooms

SEATTLE, March 2, 2011 -- Holland America Line has now launched the new Stateroom Direct Access program across the fleet that allows guests immediate to go straight to their stateroom upon embarkat

HAL's Nieuw Amsterdam Wins "Ship of the Year"

SEATTLE, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Holland America Line's MS Nieuw Amsterdam, was voted 2011 Ship of the Year by members of the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society.

Rudi Sodamin Honored as Industry Top Chef

Feb. 14, 2011 -- Rudi Sodamin, was honored this month as Best Cruise Line Chef by Porthole Cruise Magazine in its February 2011 issue. The award recognizes Sodamin's dedication, innovative approach and unique contributions to the culinary arts at sea. Sodamin serves as Holland America Line's Culinary Consultant and has been a driving force behind the line's ongoing dining enhancements.

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