Holland America Cruises

Nieuw Statendam, Image credit to Holland America Line. “Our neighbors are probably getting ready to start shoveling snow, but look at us here!” a man said to his companion at the beach on Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s idyllic private island in the Bahamas. This destination is a highlight of the line’s Caribbean cruise, particularly among people trying to escape winter. The couple, fanned by balmy breezes, had powder-soft sand under their toes and a panorama of calm, turquoise waters. ... Read more

Image credit to Susan Rios Cruising is one of the best ways to see the world, as well as one of the friendliest settings in which to socialize, relax on vacation and get the most out of the journey. From decadent cuisine to engaging activities and games, a cruise offers the perfect place to stay connected with the world as you voyage across it. As the Director of Sales with Cruise Specialists, I’ve had the fortune to be with the company since 2005, and I have worked in the cruise industry since 1984. I have sailed with Holland America Line before and was looking forward to sailing with them again. Needless to say, I was ready for another cruising experience with this premium cruise line. So, in January of this year, I and 2,000 other women—and a few men—set off on a 3-Day Girls’ Getaway Cruise aboard the Nieuw Statendam led by none other than the ship’s godmother, Oprah Winfrey! ... Read more

Holland America Line’s 2021 Grand World Voyage is now open for reservations! It’s sure to be exhilarating, with the beloved Amsterdam taking travelers to five continents, more than four dozen ports and eight overnights in some of the world’s most tantalizing destinations. The 128-day World Cruise departs Ft. Lauderdale on January 4, 2021 and cruises roundtrip, offering the unique opportunity to completely circle the globe without a single overseas flight. This is also the 32nd hosted world voyage with Cruise Specialists, the world leader in world cruising. Cruise Specialists clients will enjoy a bon voyage celebration and dinner the night before the cruise departs, plus receive the benefits of an experienced Voyage Host, invitations to special onboard events, shore tour dollars and more. Details on the hosted aspect of the 2021 World Cruise are explained further below. ... Read more