From the burgeoning gastronomic scene in Lisbon to the fairy-tale-like castles of Sintra to the vineyards of the Douro Valley and the rugged coastal walks of the south, there’s myriad of reasons our guests are falling in love with this cruise port. Whether you'll be spending a … [Read more...]
A Grand Send Off for the 2017 Grand World Voyage
What's better than booking your first world cruise? Besides booking your second? Having a team of experts by your side: ensuring you have all the documents you need allowing you to meet other guests before ever boarding sending amazing cruise hosts with you to … [Read more...]
What is Alaska’s Inside Passage?
In search of one of nature’s greatest spectacles, author Jessica Colley sails through Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America Line to watch glaciers crumble before her eyes. “If you hear it, it’s already too late,” said the glacier expert. From the deck of a boat, my eyes … [Read more...]
Are Mexican Riviera Cruises Back for Good?
After a week in the Mexican Riviera aboard Holland America Line’s Westerdam, it was easy to see that this once-dying cruise destination is on the verge of a magnificent comeback. Concerns about crime have been erased, and the cities of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto … [Read more...]
Luxury Caribbean Cruise: It’s Not a Mythical Creature
The Caribbean is the world’s top cruise destination for a variety of reasons: it’s a convenient getaway for the many cruise aficionados in the U.S. and Canada; you can sail there from several North American home ports; and, the weather is balmy all year long. Most of all, the … [Read more...]