HAL’s Koningsdam Receives Perfect Score of 100 on 1st US Public Health Inspection

Seattle, Wash., Jan. 5, 2016 — Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam earned a perfect score of 100 on its first routine United States Public Health inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ship launched in April 2016 in Europe and made its maiden visit to the United States in November. Score makes Koningsdam the sixth ship in the fleet to earn 100 in 2016 Koningsdam’s first unannounced U.S.P.H. inspection was held Dec. 20, 2016, during a call at San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the middle of a 10-day Caribbean cruise. “A new class of ship

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Holland America Collaborates With Matsuda of the Sushi Chef Institute in Los Angeles

Seattle, Wash., June 13, 2016 — Whether it’s a popular California roll or a more exotic sushi creation, Holland America Line’s shipboard chefs are learning from the best in a collaboration with renowned Sushi Chef Andy Matsuda. Not only will Matsuda share his knowledge and train the shipboard chefs to ensure that the cruise line’s staff is at the forefront of sushi trends and techniques, but four of his signature rolls will be featured on the dinner menu at Tamarind, the award winning Asian-fusion restaurant on board several Holland America Line ships. Matsuda to train shipboard chefs in the art of

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Holland America Line Celebrates Grand Opening of Denali Square Complex

Seattle, Wash., June 3, 2016 — Guests on Holland America Line’s award-winning Alaska Land+Sea Journeys can now experience new dining, entertainment and amenities at the Denali Square complex located in the heart of the company’s McKinley Chalet Resort at the gates of Denali National Park. To celebrate today’s grand opening, Holland America Line presented the Denali Borough School District with a $20,000 check that will be spent on modernizing interactive classroom technology. Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford welcomed attendees to Denali Square and unveiled the geomarker that was installed to commemorate the opening of the facility. Special guests included

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Holland America Line’s Eurodam Earns Ninth Consecutive Perfect Score of 100 on US Public Health Inspection

Seattle, Wash., Nov. 18, 2015 — Holland America Line’s ms Eurodam earned its ninth consecutive perfect score of 100 on a recent routine United States Public Health inspection conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is the first time in the company’s history that a ship achieved this distinction. Unprecedented achievement is a first in Holland America Line’s history Eurodam’s unannounced U.S.P.H. inspection was held Oct. 25 during a turn-around call at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the start of a seven-day Caribbean cruise. Prior to that inspection, Eurodam had received a perfect score of 100 in

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Holland America Line Receives Community Impact Award From Seattle Business Magazine

Seattle, Wash., Nov. 12, 2015 — Each year in its headquarters city of Seattle, Washington, Holland America Line contributes to many local non-profit organizations through sponsorships, board participation and employee volunteerism. Seattle’s Hometown Cruise Line honored for work supporting community events, non-profits and fundraising activities The company also supports a wide-range of non-profits and philanthropic efforts throughout the United States and around the world where its premium cruise ships sail. Seattle Business Magazine recently recognized the cruise line’s philanthropic efforts with a Community Impact Award. “Holland America Line is proud to be recognized for the work that we do to

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The Suite Life Will Be Even Sweeter on Holland America Line Ships

Seattle, Wash., Nov. 2, 2015 – As part of a $300-million brand enhancement initiative, Holland America Line is planning exciting enhancements to its top staterooms with new furnishings, décor, amenities and upgrades for all suites on the line’s Signature-, Vista- and R-Class ships. The first ships to undergo the suite transformation will be ms Eurodam and ms Oosterdam, followed by ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Westerdam, ms Zuiderdam and ms Noordam. Additionally, ms Amsterdam, ms Rotterdam, ms Volendam and ms Zaandam will receive the suite enhancements as they head into their scheduled dry docks over the next few years. Eurodam is

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Holland America & BBC Earth in Groundbreaking Partnership

New York, NY., Oct. 29, 2015 — Holland America Line President, Orlando Ashford announced today at New York City’s legendary Explorer’s Club that it is partnering with award-winning BBC Earth to bring world-class fun and factual entertainment on-board its fleet of premium ships. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming that is a signature of BBC Earth, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and natural world through groundbreaking concerts, films, shows, children’s activities and theme cruises. The BBC Earth program is set to roll out across Holland America Line’s fleet starting in April 2016 and will be on all

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HAL Breaks Ground on New Base Camp Complex

Holland America Line Breaks Ground on New Base Camp Complex at the McKinley Chalet Resort at Denali National Park New area at the Alaska hotel to feature a restaurant, bar, entertainment and more   Seattle, Wash., June 25, 2015 — Holland America Line has broken ground on a new “Base Camp” complex at the company’s McKinley Chalet Resort near the entrance to Alaska’s Denali National Park. Expected to be complete for the 2016 Alaska cruise season, Base Camp is part of Holland America Line’s ongoing enhancement program at the property that also includes room updates, upgrades to soft goods and

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Cruise & Travel Report on the High Seas! The Veendam’s Triumphant Return to Bermuda

EDITORIAL: Cruise & Travel Report’s Managing Editor, Liam P. Cusack, reports on his recent voyage aboard the ms Veendam from Boston to Bermuda — Part 1 of 3 articles.     By Liam P. Cusack, Managing Editor   18 May 2015 -New York City – On May 2nd, a chilly but sunny Boston Saturday, I boarded the ms Veendam as she prepared to sail to Hamilton, Bermuda. This was her first cruise this season to Bermuda and it marked Holland America Line’s return to regularly scheduled cruises to the island of pink sand. Holland America Line had stopped regular calls

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Holland America Line Remembers its Partner B.B. King

  15 May 2015 – Seattle — We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of blues legend B.B. King. His incredible talent and passionate musical interpretations defined the blues for a worldwide audience. Through our partnership with B.B. King’s Blues Clubs, we have brought his music to our guests on board and will continue sharing his unique sounds and  celebrating his life with this highly popular program.  He was truly the ‘King of the Blues’ and an extraordinary man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Editor’s Note:  Holland America Line

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