Since its inception in 1873 as the Dutch-America
Steamship Company, the Holland America Line has grown into a
multi-awarded cruise line company which takes their guests to
exotic destinations across the globe. With more one century's
worth of experience, what started out as a shipping and
passenger line has grown into a recognized leader in the
cruising industry.
The headquarters of Holland America Line is now based in Seattle,
Washington and since 1989, they have become a wholly owned
subsidiary of Carnival Corporation which is the largest cruise
line in the world. Holland America Line currently sails 14
vessels to seven continents, carrying almost 700,000 cruise
passengers on a yearly basis.
Holland America Line: A Signature of Excellence
What makes the Holland America Line different as a cruise ship
company is the world-class service that they offer along with a
five-star
dining experience, numerous leisure activities, entertainment
options, enriching programs and worldwide itineraries. This is
in keeping with the reputation that they maintain for being a
signature of excellence.
To give you an idea about the destinations that you can explore
when sailing with the Holland America Line cruises, here's a
list of the routes that they take:
- Alaska
- Asia and Pacific
- Australia/New Zealand and South Pacific
- Bermuda
- Canada/New England
- Caribbean
- Europe
- Hawaii
- Mexico
- Pacific Northwest and Pacific Coast
- Panama Canal
They also offer grand world voyages where you can explore iconic
cities and remote destinations around the world. Let's say that
you would like to learn more about the Black Sea. You can take
their "Grand Africa, Black Sea & Mediterranean Grand Voyage"
where off-the-beaten-path destinations in and around Europe will
be explored. South America, Antarctica, Asia and Australia are
the other grand voyage cruise vacation destinations that they
have.
Currently, when you book a cruise vacation package with Holland
America Line, you can take your pick from any of the following
vessels:
- ms Amsterdam
- ms Eurodam
- ms Maasdam
- ms Nieuw Amsterdam
- ms Noordam
- ms Oosterdam
- ms Prinsendam
- ms Rotterdam
- ms Ryndam
- ms Statendam
- ms Veendam
- ms Volendam
- ms Westerdam
- ms Zaandam
- ms Zuiderdam
The fleet of vessels that Holland America Line
is divided into four classes: Statendam or S Class, Rotterdam or
R Class, the Vista Class and the Signature Class. The ships
under the R class have substantially different designs from each
other. Meanwhile, the Vista Class cruise ships received awards
for having an environmentally-sound operation.
Aboard their ships are modern amenities and entertainment options
like a Fitness Center, massage and spa treatment centers, the
Explorations Café which has Internet access, cultural and arts
activities and a lot more. Wherever your travel interests lie,
you can rest assured that you'll have a grand time aboard one of
the luxury cruise ships of Holland America Line.
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