Cruise News – Holland America Line

Holland America Line, a leader in leisurely travel and personalized service, celebrates an award-winning year after earning more than 40 consumer and travel industry honors in 2025.  The awards recognize many aspects of the Holland America Line brand, including its service, cuisine, itineraries, and much more. The accolades also acknowledge the complete Holland America Line experience from best overall cruise line to standout ‘best’ ships. From editor’s picks and readers’ polls Read more

Holland America Line is proud to announce the creation of a new and exclusive tulip, celebrating the cruise line’s Dutch heritage and maritime legacy. The tulip will make its official debut in April 2026, symbolizing Holland America’s revitalization of its cherished traditions and the company’s enduring connection to the Netherlands, where Read more

Holland America Line has announced its 2027–2028 South America and Antarctica cruise season, featuring immersive itineraries that take guests to some of the continents’ most iconic and remote destinations. Travelers will sail past the towering Pío XI Glacier, explore the Chilean Fjords, visit legendary landmarks like Machu Picchu and encounter wildlife Read more

Holland America Line is sailing into style with the launch of Blend Bar — the first lipstick blending bar at sea. Beauty connoisseurs can design and take home a signature lipstick or gloss created on board at the exclusive lipstick lab. The hands-on Blend Bar experience is guided by an expert Read more

Holland America Line is enhancing its iconic Grand Voyages in 2026 with the addition of members of its Culinary Ambassador program to select segments. Global Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto, acclaimed Seattle Restaurateur Chef Ethan Stowell and Master Tea Blender and Founder and CEO of Art of Tea Steve Schwartz will join segments Read more

 Holland America Line is blending world-class travel and exceptional culinary experiences  with new “Culinary Ambassador” cruises in 2025 and 2026. These special sailings on segments of Grand Voyages and other select cruises will feature exclusive experiences hosted by one of Holland America Line’s Culinary Ambassadors — a collection of world-renowned chefs, Read more

Holland America Line, a leader in leisurely travel and personalized service, released its 2026-2027 Caribbean season — featuring more voyages nine days and longer than any other cruise line sailing in the region. Nearly every itinerary features a call at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s award-winning private island in the Bahamas. As part Read more