Welcome to Holland America Line, we started as a shipping and passenger line known as the Netherlands-American Steamship Company in 1873. Almost 150 years on, we are an award-winning premium cruise line for explorers, foodies and music lovers who want to pursue these passions on perfectly-sized, refreshingly uncrowded ships with one-of-a-kind culinary experiences, the best in live music, and service that attends to every detail, every day.
Our 500-plus itineraries connect you to people and cultures across all seven continents, 98 countries and more than 470 ports of call. Whether you return to a familiar destination or venture into the unknown, you’ll come to see the world in a new way. Holland America Line guests are endlessly curious, looking to go beyond typical tourist experiences. They are explorers who appreciate the one-of-a-kind experiences curated by the experts who manage our exclusive Explorations CentralTM destination immersion programming. They are foodies who want unrivalled experiences in food, wine and spirits, and enjoy the award-winning dining influenced by our Culinary Council® of seven world-renowned celebrity chefs. They’re music lovers who appreciate the best in live music and, they want to pursue these passions on perfectly sized, tastefully appointed, timeless-styled ships that combine classic design with contemporary elegance.
Top five reasons to cruise with Holland America
- We’re for Explorers. Our carefully crafted journeys are powered by Explorations Central™ to get more from each destination.
- We’re for Foodies. Dedicated to the food lover who wants unrivalled experiences in food, wine and spirits — on ship and onshore.
- We’re renowned for our service. Every detail, every day for the best service at sea.
- We’re for Music Lovers. A great cruise deserves a great soundtrack with the best in live music.
- Bigger isn't better, better is better. Our Perfectly sized ships have tasteful appointments and are refreshingly uncrowded.
Holland America Line Fleet
From the intimate ms Prinsendam to the grand ms Koningsdam and ms Nieuw Statendam launching late 2018, each ship within the majestic Holland America Line fleet has its own unique features. This is where you can meet the fleet – peruse the deck plans, take a look at the well-appointed staterooms, private verandahs and public rooms, and enjoy learning all there is to know about these incredible vessels.