HAL Youth Programs
October 27, 2008 by admin ·
On a Holland America Line Cruise catering for the entertainment needs of children is taken very seriously. There are fun, safe and exciting activities for all children aged between 3 and 17 to enjoy which are well run and supervised by Club HAL crew members.
All activities are child friendly, age appropriate and are managed by full-time and fully qualified staff. Holland America Line also caters for children with special needs.
HAL Travel Insurance
October 20, 2008 by admin ·
Going on a cruise with Holland America Line can be an exciting time. This is the cruise of a lifetime. In your excitement have you remembered to purchase your travel insurance?
Insurance is a mandatory requirement when you cruise with Holland America and therefore it is very important that you get it sorted before you depart.
Holland America Line Loreto Mexico
October 20, 2008 by admin ·
A fabulous port of call on a Holland America Line ‘Sea of Cortez’ cruise is the beautiful seaside village of Loreto. Founded in 1697 by Juan Maria Salvatierra, a Jesuit priest, Loreto’s cobbled plaza and streets is alive with over 300 years of history and makes for a lovely stop off point.
Holland America Line can arrange a number of shore excursions in and around Loreto such as the Loreto Walking Tour, a visit to the San Javiar Mission and snorkeling at Isla Coronados.
South American Sailings 2009-2010
October 13, 2008 by admin ·
Holland America Line has announced plans for Ms Veendam to sail South America in 2009-2010. She will cruise South America in the autumn of 2009 and the winter and spring of 2010.
Before embarking on her South America Cruises she will undergo extensive renovations including a new pool, new entertainment and enrichment options, new staterooms and décor.
The sailings onboard Ms Veendam will vary from 16 days to 20 days.
For the full press release see The Cruise News.
Holland America Penthouse Suite
October 13, 2008 by admin ·
If you thought penthouses were the preserve of hotels then think again. Holland America Line has penthouse suites as big as 1318 square feet that have the facilities to match any top five-star hotel.
Holland America Line have fitted out their penthouse suites with King-size beds, living room, dining room, dressing room, powder room, a two person sofa bed, private stereo system and mini-bar. After doing all this you would think HAL could supply a microwave – oh, wait – they have!
New Extensive Menu
October 11, 2008 by admin ·
Holland America Line has launched a new menu for The Pinnacle Grill onboard Ms Eurodam. This restaurant is the only, reservations only dining venue across the Holland America Line fleet.
The menu has been created by Master Chef Rudi Sodamin and includes a variety of new additions such as lobster and Colorado lamp chops. Many seafood dishes and beef dishes have also been added to the menu.
To complete the new menu, there has not just been an addition of main courses but appetizers and desserts as well to go with an extensive wine list.
For the full press release see The Cruise News.
Holland America Line Dining Choice
October 6, 2008 by admin ·
Already known for its culinary delights on board all of their ships, Holland America Line have introduced choice-based dining, the appropriately named ‘As You Wish’ dining.
HAL customers can now choose from either the traditional option of pre-set seating and dining or a completely flexible dining option. To enable this, one level of the two-tiered restaurant has been allocated to traditional diners and the other for those choosing the flexible option. Holland American Line customers choose their option at the time of booking.
New Scandinavian Sailings
October 1, 2008 by admin ·
Holland America Line is to introduce two new six day Scandinavian sailings for 2009. The itineraries will see guests visit Sweden, Denmark and Norway onboard the lines flagship; Ms Rotterdam.
The cruise line are offering round-trip sailing from Rotterdam with the first sailing departing on July 18th 2009 and the second on July 24th 2009 with a third 12 day voyage departing on July 30th 2008.
The two six day itineraries can be combined to form a 12 day sailing and the 12 day voyage can be combined with the second of the six day sailings to form an 18 day voyage.
For the full press release see The Cruise News.
Holland America Timeless Cruising
September 29, 2008 by admin ·
When you set sail on a Holland America Line cruise you will no doubt notice the timeless charm and refinement that characterises the five-star cruise line. You may also notice something else. There seems to be an awful lot of staff about!
On every ship in the Holland America Line fleet there is nearly one crew member for every two guests. So along with the lavishness, fine dining and fabulous activities you also get tremendous award winning HAL service. Now that is something to write home about!
HAL Ship Enhancements
September 28, 2008 by admin ·
Five of the Holland America Line fleet will be undergoing enhancements that are expected to cost around $200 million.
The enhancements will see an additional 32 verandah staterooms and 46 new innovative lanai staterooms as well as an extra 12 staterooms with verandahs on deck 9 of four of the ships. New décor will be added to the lanai staterooms with the theme of nature.
The five ships to undergo enhancements will be Ms Statendam, Ms Maasdam, Ms Ryndan, Ms Veendam and Ms Rotterdam.
Fifteen new spa staterooms will be added on four of the ships with Ms Rotterdam benefiting from 23 spa staterooms. Exclusive spa treatments will be offered in these spa staterooms.
All staterooms and bathrooms will received new looks, with new carpets, desks and resurfaced vanities. Many staterooms will be redecorated and suites will have contemporary colour schemes. Other enhancements include a new resort pool, The Retreat and a new bar called Mix.
All enhancements are part of the Signature of Excellence and will begin in spring 2009 with Ms Veendam being the first to enter dry dock. Ms Maasdam will be the last to undergo her dry dock at the end of 2010.
