Holland America Line aim towards the luxury cruise end of the market, and its cruises are certainly of high quality - with attentive staff, smart ships and fresh ideas. Holland America Line has an illustrious history and is now owned by Carnival, the world’s largest operator.
Holland America offer a very wide number of destinations including Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Asia and Pacific, North and South America including Alaska, as well as a Grand World Voyage. We offer some great cruise discounts on all HAL cruises. See our Holland America Cruise Deals.
The brand-new Eurodam launched in July 2008, boasts a host of new enhancements including three alternative restaurants. Most of her cabins have a sea-view with the majority of those with a private balcony.
Dining on Holland America Line
The atmosphere is unhurried with fine quality surroundings and plenty of museum-quality artwork, great food and service with the finesse of the best premium cruise lines.
HAL offers freedom and flexibility through its ‘As You Wish’ dining option. One level of the two-tiered dining room will offer open dining where you may eat at any time during restaurant hours and the other will host traditional two settings. Alternative venues include the sophisticated Pinnacle Grill, as well the self-serve Lido Restaurant and casual cafés. Children’s menus are available and complimentary room service is included. Special dietary needs are well catered for. All dining rooms are non-smoking.
Entertainment on HAL
The newest vessels are lively and glamorous, whilst the decor is restful on board the older ships, all with a high-class sense of style. Evening entertainment is characteristically understated; however there are glitzy Vegas-style shows in the main theatre, as well as films in the purpose-built cinema. Each ship has a casino, a nightclub and various lounges offering cocktail parties and discos. The Greenhouse Spa offers a host of pampering facilities including a hydrotherapy pool and Turkish bath as well as a well-appointed gym.
Families on Holland America Line
Families are well catered for with a variety of child- and teen-friendly activities and facilities. Club HAL is divided into two age groups, 3-7 and 8-12, providing supervised parties, arts and crafts and treasure hunts. Teenagers aged 13-17 enjoy discos, karaoke sessions, sport tournaments and video games. A popular talent show is offered (numbers permitting) and a kids cooking workshop has been introduced. A late night babysitting service is available at $5 per child, per hour.
Cabins on Holland America Line
Staterooms are elegantly furnished, very comfortable and spacious and include generous storage. The ships offer a range of cabins from standard inside twins to sumptuous suites with verandas, with the newer ships offering a wider choice of ocean-view cabins.
Excursions on HAL
A wide variety of shore excursions ranging from easygoing activities to exhilarating adventures are offered. The Medallion Collection aims to provide exclusive access to events and sights whilst the Signature Collection offers a private car, driver and an English-speaking guide for personal tours.
Gratuities on HAL
US$11 per person per day is added to your onboard account and is payable at the end of your holiday. You can have this amount adjusted if service exceeds or fails to meet your expectations. Additionally, 15% is added to bar and wine accounts.
The onboard currency is the US dollar.
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