Due to increasing tension in the Middle East, especially along the eastern Mediterranean shores, Holland America Line has cancelled the Israeli city calls for the Noordam’s current voyage. Holland America Line cites a potential war/attack breaking out between Syria and Israel if planned US military strikes on Syria are given the go ahead. Holland America […]
Nowadays, many of the major cruise lines offer various beverage programs for their guests. Below is a rundown of the major cruise lines and their various beverages packages and programs. Carnival Cruise Lines Cheer’s – Offers guests 15 drinks a day including beers, wines, non-alcoholic cocktails, and soft drinks. Price: $49.95 per day. Bottomless Bubbles […]
Holland America Line has launched a new promotion for guests looking to book early for the 2014 cruise season. The new promotion looks to entice cruisers with special “value-added exclusive extras.” When cruisers book a qualifying Explore 4 itinerary, guests will receive a free Signature Beverage Package or beverage card, a free specialty restaurant dinner, […]
Ever wonder where your meals are prepared whilst sailing across the ocean? Well, thanks to the generosity of Ron van Vliet,Ā Zuiderdam’sĀ Culinary Operations Manager, I was able to take a tour of the Zuiderdam’s galley and provision areas. Ron first showed me to the provisions and loading area, where crew members were preparing luggage carts and […]
Dancing With The Stars At Sea is one of the newest and most popular partnerships within the cruise industry and can only be found aboard one cruise line – Holland America Line. A Successful & Star Studded Launch Launched earlier this year aboard the ms Eurodam, the Dancing With The Stars At Sea program brings […]
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam combines the traditions and values of classic cruising and the modern comforts found today throughout the cruise industry.. The Zuiderdam entered service with Holland America Line back in 2002 as a completely new design of ship for the cruise line.Ā As the leading member of the Vista Class of ships, she […]
Holland America LineāsĀ ms OosterdamĀ andĀ ms VolendamĀ will return to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific islands for the 2013-14 season with a series of sailings that will visit more than 50 ports of call. During the voyages guests will have the opportunity to experience the regionās incredible wildlife on land and in the sea, including Australiaās […]
Almost three weeks have passed since Grand Turk has had a cruise ship visit, and it’s all thanks to a nasty outbreak of norovirus in the cruise center. As stated in an earlier article of mine, “A recent surge in norovirus-likeĀ illnessesĀ have been reported on cruise ships that have recently called in the island nation of […]
Professional dancers Mark Ballas and Lacey Schwimmer and celebrities singer Joey Fatone and actress Sabrina Bryan headlined the first-ever āDancing with the Stars: At Seaā theme cruise aboardĀ ms Eurodamwhile sailing in the eastern Caribbean. Debuting on February 20, Holland America Lineās āDancing with the Stars: At Seaā stage performance showcased the celebrities and famed dance […]
During my cruise on Holland America Line’s Eurodam, I had the chance to sit down with Paul Lasley and Elizabeth Harryman of OnTravel. Ā On their daily radio program, I had the chance to discuss Cruise Currents, the impact of social media in the industry, and the future of the cruise industry. Click on the play […]
Amenities & Activities Holland America Line’s Eurodam features an impressive array of activities suited towards a more “culturally enriched” clientele. Therefore, the Eurodam features many activities and amenities that are not found on your average cruise ship. First up, the Culinary Arts Center, which is located in the Queens Lounge on deck 2, midship. Here […]
Get ready to sing the blues aboard the Eurodam! All the way from the world-famous Beale Street in Memphis, Tenn., Holland America Line has launched theĀ B.B. Kingās Blues ClubĀ aboard the Eurodam, with the shipās Queenās Lounge transformed into a vibrant blues musical experience. Five nights each week on cruises through June 20, 2013, world-class musicians […]