Company Information:
Holland America Line operates 14 ships that sail to every continent, visiting 314 ports of call on over 450 cruises.
Mission:
Holland America Line has a long tradition of excellence in every area. The cruise line is dedicated to providing "once-in-a-lifetime" travel experiences for each guest. Holland America Line has a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility, ranging from sponsoring breast cancer fundraising walks to promoting onboard recycling.
Destinations:
North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and Antarctica.
Cruise Participant Demographics:
Not available from Holland America Line. Anecdotal evidence indicates that most Holland America Line cruise participants are senior travelers.
Single Traveler Information:
Single travelers must pay a supplement, which varies from 150 – 200% of the double-occupancy rate. Holland America Line offers a Single Partners Program; participants are matched with same-sex roommates and pay the double-occupancy rate.
Cost:
Varies by cruise length and type of stateroom. Prices range from $99 for a one-day spring or fall Pacific Coast trip (inside stateroom) to $80,999 for a 114-day Grand World Voyage (suite).
Cruise Length:
Varies from 1 – 114 days.
Quick Facts:
- Holland America Line offers cruises to every continent as well as Panama Canal cruises and world-wide journeys.
- Each ship features several dining options, including the main dining room, Lido buffet and the Pinnacle Grill, a gourmet alternative dining experience (extra charges apply).
- Evening dress codes include "Smart Casual" and "Formal." On one-week cruises, there are usually two formal nights.
- Shore excursions vary by cruise. Holland America Line owns a private island, Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas.
- You can book a cruise online, by telephone or through your travel agent.
- Passengers on cruises of seven days or longer can join the Mariner Society for free; membership includes special pricing on some cruises, champagne receptions and more.
- The cruise line offers two optional cancellation protection plans. The Platinum plan also includes trip delay and emergency medical expense coverage.
- Holland America Line's ships are mid-sized, with capacities ranging from 793 to 2,106 passengers.
- Each ship has one staff doctor and two to four nurses onboard. Limited pharmacy services are available.
- Thirteen Holland America Line ships have wheelchair-accessible tenders. All ships have a limited number of accessible staterooms; all public areas are accessible.
- Cruise prices do not include airfare.
Contact Information:
(877) 932-4259
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
U. S. A.
Email Holland America Line via the website's pop-up contact form.
