
Dates & Prices

Special Offers
Up to $1000 onboard credit (spending cash) per cabin on this sailing
Mention Promo Code: PC-AT100Have It All Sale, Premium Cruise Package
Mention Promo Code: PC-49321
Have It All Sale, Premium Cruise Package
Have It All Sale, Premium Cruise Package
Promotion Details
Fares are based on Promo(s) N1/U1. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy (cruise or Cruisetours only). Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional. Have it All amenities are subject to availability, available for new bookings only, available for 1st/2nd guests only, apply only to the cruise portion of Alaska Cruisetours, and are not transferable or refundable. Have it all fares are applicable on select 2023 & 2024 departures and exclude Grand Voyages and any voyage 5 days or less with the exception of the 5-Day Europe Cruises on 19th and 24th of April 2023.
Signature Beverage Package has a daily limit of 15 beverages, which includes all beverages priced at US$11.00 or less and includes beverage service charges. Beverage packages include non-alcoholic beverages such as sodas and specialty coffees. Guests must order beverages one at a time and must be 21 years or older for alcoholic beverages. Sharing is not permitted. Beverage management reserves the right to revoke the package if misused and refuse service for any reason, including service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated guests. Package excludes purchases made in Signature Shops, Mini Bar and In-Room Dining, or beverages on Half Moon Cay.
Specialty dining is based on cruise duration and ship type. For 6–9-day voyages, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto or Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto. For 10–20-day voyages, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto and or one night at Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto. For 21+ day voyages (excluding Grands), guests will receive three nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill, one night at Tamarind and one night at Canaletto. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive three nights: two nights at Pinnacle Grill, one night at Canaletto. Offer excludes Specialty Dining Events in the Pinnacle Grill such as Sel De Mer, De Librije and Sommelier Dinner. Reservations and dining times will be available to pre-reserve.
Shore excursion offer is based on cruise duration and is per person, not per stateroom. For Alaska cruisetours and 6–9-day voyages, eligible guests will receive US$100 credit per person to apply toward their Shore Excursion purchase(s). For 10–20-day voyages, eligible guests will receive US$200 credit per person to apply toward their Shore Excursion purchase(s). For 21+ day voyages (excluding Grands), eligible guests will receive US$300 credit per person to apply toward their Shore Excursion purchase(s). Shore Excursion credit must be used pre-cruise when used towards an Alaska Cruisetour Land Excursion purchase. Shore excursion credit must be used on corresponding cruise and is non-refundable.
WI-FI Surf Package: surf your favorite sites including emails, sports, and news and general browsing. All onboard Internet usage is subject to Holland America Line standard policies, which may limit browsing of some sites due to network security and bandwidth usage. Applications that use high bandwidth may be blocked and offerings are subject to change with or without notice. The plan can be activated on any device but only one device can be actively connected at a time. Upgrades are available once onboard for a single day or the remaining duration of the voyage or for adding more devices. Offer applies to guests 1 & 2 only in a stateroom.
Mariner Society® Early Booking Bonus: is based on Promo(s) DG*. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise, or Cruisetours only. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional. Mariner Early Booking Bonus is subject to availability, available for new bookings only, and is not transferable or refundable. Mariner Early Booking Bonus may not be combinable with other discounts. Mariner Early Booking Bonus is applicable on select 2023 and future departures and excludes Grand Voyages and any voyage 5 days or less.
Onboard spending money through the Mariner Society Early Booking Bonus offer is available within the first 90 days of product launch date in the following amounts: US$50 per person (US$100 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 6- to 9-day cruise; US$100 per person (US$200 per stateroom) for guests booked on Alaska Cruisetours; US$100 per person (US$200 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 10- to 20-day cruise; US$200 per person (US$400 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 21+ day cruise. Limit: One (1) onboard spending money credit per guest. Onboard spending money can be applied while on the cruise portion of Alaska Cruisetours only. Onboard spending money is in USD and is non-refundable, non-transferable, and has no cash value. Onboard spending money expires at the end of the Eligible Cruise and may not be used in the casino or on gratuities or any other specified fees or items. The Offer and/or its terms may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. For information about our stateroom categories and suite descriptions, to view deck plans and for full terms and conditions applicable to your cruise, please refer to hollandamerica.com or the appropriate Holland America Line brochure.
Fares are based on Promo(s) VV*. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy and available for 1st/2nd guests only. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional. Offer is applicable on select 2023 and 2024 departures and excludes Grand Voyages and any voyage lasting 5 days or less.
Bonus Europe Offer: Up To $500 Air Credit
Mention Promo Code: PC-49977
Bonus Europe Offer: Up To $500 Air Credit
Bonus Europe Offer: Up To $500 Air Credit
Promotion Details
Fares are based on Promo(s) J**. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional. Cruise fare is based on Have It All fares, subject to availability, available for new bookings only, not combinable with any other discounts, and neither transferable nor refundable. Fares listed are in USD. All savings amounts are included in fares shown.
US$500 Air Credit (“Offer”) is available on select flights booked through Holland America Line’s Flight Ease® program. Offer is available on select 2023 Europe sailings and to 1st/2nd guests in a stateroom only. Limit: One (1) $250 air credit per guest for 1st/2nd guests and up to $500 in air credit per stateroom. Pricing and availability are subject to capacity. Offer is subject to change and availability at time of booking, for new bookings only, and neither transferable nor refundable. Prices may vary. Offer ends March 31, 2023.
Offers have limited space and may be modified or withdrawn. Departure dates may be substituted without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply. It is the responsibility of guests to ensure they have a full passport valid at least 6 months beyond the date on which travel is to commence. For full terms & conditions, visit HollandAmerica.com.
Wave Offer: Unless otherwise noted, all elements of the Wave Offer (“Offer”) are available only on Summer 2023–Winter/Spring 2024 cruises/cruisetours and exclude Grand Voyages and any voyage lasting 5 days or less (“Eligible Cruises”) booked between December 14, 2022, and March 31, 2023 (“Booking Period”). Stateroom upgrades are available in select stateroom categories and ships and subject to the availability of the staterooms in the next highest category. Entire Wave Offer has no cash value, is subject to availability, is capacity controlled, may be modified or withdrawn at any time, is available for new bookings only, is not combinable with any other discounts, and is neither transferable nor refundable. Guests who make an eligible booking through this Offer will receive up to 30% off their cruise fare. Up to 30% off discount is based on Have It All launch fare. The percentage off discount will not apply to Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses. Offer ends March 31, 2023. Kids Cruise Free: Guests ages 18 and under (“children”) are eligible to travel free (Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional) when booked as a 3rd and/or 4th guest on select 2023 and 2024 cruises. Limit up to two free children per eligible booking. Kids Cruise Free rates are available only when booked with promotion code Z3* with a 1st/2nd guest booking with promotion code VV*. Reduced Deposit is a reduced per-person booking deposit available only for 1st/2nd guests in a stateroom on new bookings for select cruises and cruisetours booked outside of the final payment date. Balance is due on final payment of the booking. Offer is available only on select cruises and cruisetours unless sold out or otherwise withdrawn. Standard refund and cancellation conditions apply. Europe Collectors’ Voyage discount of up to 20% off is applied to the sum of the two applicable sailings. Onboard Credit Kicker through this offer is available in the following amounts: US$100 per person (US$200 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 6- to 9-day cruise; US$150 per person (US$300 per stateroom) for guests booked on an Alaska cruisetour or 10- to 20-day cruise; US$200 per person (US$400 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 21+ day cruise. Limit: One (1) Onboard Credit per guest. Onboard Credit is in USD, is neither refundable nor transferable, and has no cash value. Onboard Credit expires at the end of the Eligible Cruise and may not be used in the casino or on any other specified fees or items. Onboard Credit Kicker offer ends on March 31, 2023. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.
Mariner Society Member Receive up to $400 Onboard Credit
Mention Promo Code: PC-49560
Mariner Society Member Receive up to $400 Onboard Credit
Mariner Society Member Receive up to $400 Onboard Credit
Promotion Details
Mariner Early Booking Bonus is based on Promo(s) DG*. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise, or Cruisetours only. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional. Mariner Early Booking Bonus is subject to availability, available for new bookings only, and is not transferable or refundable. Mariner Early Booking Bonus may not be combinable with other discounts. Mariner Early Booking Bonus is applicable on select 2023 and future departures and excludes Grand Voyages and any voyage 5 days or less.
Onboard spending money through this Offer is available within the first 90 days of product launch date in the following amounts: US$50 per person (US$100 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 6- to 9-day cruise; US$100 per person (US$200 per stateroom) for guests booked on Alaska Cruisetours; US$100 per person (US$200 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 10- to 20-day cruise; US$200 per person (US$400 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 21+ day cruise. Limit: One (1) onboard spending money credit per guest. Onboard spending money can be applied while on the cruise portion of Alaska Cruisetours only. Onboard spending money is in USD and is non-refundable, non-transferable, and has no cash value. Onboard spending money expires at the end of the Eligible Cruise and may not be used in the casino or on gratuities or any other specified fees or items. The Offer and/or its terms may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. For information about our stateroom categories and suite descriptions, to view deck plans and for full terms and conditions applicable to your cruise, please refer to hollandamerica.com or the appropriate Holland America Line brochure.
Up to $400 Onboard Credit + up to 30% Off + Free Balcony Upgrade + More
Mention Promo Code: PC-49895
Up to $400 Onboard Credit + up to 30% Off + Free Balcony Upgrade + More
Up to $400 Onboard Credit + up to 30% Off + Free Balcony Upgrade + More
Promotion Details
Fares are based on Promo(s) VV*. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy and available for 1st/2nd guests only. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional. Offer is applicable on select 2023 and 2024 departures and excludes Grand Voyages and any voyage lasting 5 days or less.
Signature Beverage Package has a daily limit of 15 beverages, which includes all beverages priced at US$11 or less and beverage service charges. Beverage packages include non-alcoholic beverages such as sodas and specialty coffees. Guests must order beverages one at a time and be 21 years of age or older for alcoholic beverages. Sharing is not permitted. Beverage management reserves the right to revoke the package if misused and refuse service for any reason, including service of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated guests. Package excludes purchases made in The Shops, from the mini-bar, or through 24-hour room service and beverages on Half Moon Cay.
Specialty Dining is based on cruise duration and ship type. For 6- to 9-day voyages, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto or Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive one night at Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto. For 10- to 20-day voyages, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto or Tamarind. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive two nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto. For 21+ day voyages (excluding Grand Voyages), guests will receive three nights: one night at Pinnacle Grill, one night at Tamarind and one night at Canaletto. For ships without Tamarind, guests will receive three nights: two nights at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto. Offer excludes Specialty Dining Events at Pinnacle Grill such as Sel de Mer, A Taste of De Librije and Cellar Master Dinner. Reservations and dining times will be available to pre-reserve.
Shore Excursion offer is based on cruise duration and is per person, not per stateroom. For Alaska cruisetours and 6- to 9-day cruises, eligible guests will receive US$100 credit per person to apply toward their shore excursion purchase(s). For 10- to 20-day cruises, eligible guests will receive US$200 credit per person to apply toward their shore excursion purchase(s). For 21+ day cruises (excluding Grand Voyages), eligible guests will receive US$300 credit per person to apply toward their shore excursion purchase(s). Shore Excursion credit must be used pre-cruise when applied toward an Alaska Cruisetour Land Excursion purchase. Shore Excursion credit must be used on corresponding cruise and is non-refundable. Shore excursion credit cannot be redeemed for cash value, airport transfers or applied to a non-shore excursion item.
Wi-Fi Surf Package: Surf your favorite sites, including email, sports, news and general browsing. All onboard Internet usage is subject to HAL standard policies, which may limit browsing of some sites due to network security and bandwidth usage. Applications that use high bandwidth may be blocked and offerings are subject to change with or without notice. The plan can be activated on any device, but only one device can be actively connected at a time. Upgrades are available once on board for a single day, the remaining duration of the voyage or adding more devices. Offer applies to 1st/2nd guests in a stateroom only.
Wave Offer: Unless otherwise noted, all elements of the Wave Offer (“Offer”) are available only on Summer 2023–Winter/Spring 2024 cruises/cruisetours and exclude Grand Voyages and any voyage lasting 5 days or less (“Eligible Cruises”) booked between December 14, 2022, and March 31, 2023 (“Booking Period”). Stateroom upgrades are available in select stateroom categories and ships and subject to the availability of the staterooms in the next highest category. Entire Wave Offer has no cash value, is subject to availability, is capacity controlled, may be modified or withdrawn at any time, is available for new bookings only, is not combinable with any other discounts, and is neither transferable nor refundable. Guests who make an eligible booking through this Offer will receive up to 30% off their cruise fare. Up to 30% off discount is based on Have It All launch fare. The percentage off discount will not apply to Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses. Offer ends March 31, 2023. Kids Cruise Free: Guests ages 18 and under (“children”) are eligible to travel free (Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional) when booked as a 3rd and/or 4th guest on select 2023 and 2024 cruises. Limit up to two free children per eligible booking. Kids Cruise Free rates are available only when booked with promotion code Z3* with a 1st/2nd guest booking with promotion code VV*. Reduced Deposit is a reduced per-person booking deposit available only for 1st/2nd guests in a stateroom on new bookings for select cruises and cruisetours booked outside of the final payment date. Balance is due on final payment of the booking. Offer is available only on select cruises and cruisetours unless sold out or otherwise withdrawn. Standard refund and cancellation conditions apply. Europe Collectors’ Voyage discount of up to 20% off is applied to the sum of the two applicable sailings. Onboard Credit Kicker through this offer is available in the following amounts: US$100 per person (US$200 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 6- to 9-day cruise; US$150 per person (US$300 per stateroom) for guests booked on an Alaska cruisetour or 10- to 20-day cruise; US$200 per person (US$400 per stateroom) for guests booked on a 21+ day cruise. Limit: One (1) Onboard Credit per guest. Onboard Credit is in USD, is neither refundable nor transferable, and has no cash value. Onboard Credit expires at the end of the Eligible Cruise and may not be used in the casino or on any other specified fees or items. Onboard Credit Kicker offer ends on March 31, 2023. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.
Fares are based on Promo(s) VV*. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy and available for 1st/2nd guests only. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional. Offer is applicable on select 2023 and 2024 departures and excludes Grand Voyages and any voyage lasting 5 days or less.
Military, Healthcare, First Responder, Teacher And Educator Cruise Offer
Mention Promo Code: PC-49430
Military, Healthcare, First Responder, Teacher And Educator Cruise Offer
Military, Healthcare, First Responder, Teacher And Educator Cruise Offer
Promotion Details
Onboard Credit offer is based on Promo(s) ZH*. Limit: One (1) Onboard Credit offer (“Offer”) per stateroom. Offer is available only for eligible first responders and healthcare workers. Offer is valued at US$100 per stateroom. Offer is available only for new bookings. Offer is in USD and is non-refundable, non-transferable, and has no cash value. Eligible voyages include select 2023 and 2024 cruises. Offer expires at the end of the Eligible Cruise and may not be used in the casino, for Crew Appreciation, or on any other specified fees or items. Offer and/or its terms may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply.
Kids Cruise Free
Mention Promo Code: PC-49465
Kids Cruise Free
Kids Cruise Free
Promotion Details
Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy. Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional. Offer is subject to availability, available for new bookings only, and neither transferable nor refundable. All savings amounts are included in the fares shown.
Kids Cruise Free Offer: Guests ages 18 and under (“children”) are eligible to travel free (Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses are additional) when booked as a 3rd and/or 4th guest on select cruises. Limit up to two free children per eligible booking. Offer excludes Alaska cruisetours; other exclusions may apply. Offers are neither transferable, substitutable nor redeemable for cash. Have It All fares are available for an additional upgrade fee as indicated at time of booking. Visit HollandAmerica.com for eligible sailings, terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Holland America Line (“HAL”) is neither responsible nor liable for any printing errors. Offer may be changed or revoked at any time. Guests must be eligible for passage on HAL to be eligible for these offers.
Refer A Friend
Mention Promo Code: PC-49835
Refer A Friend
Refer A Friend
Promotion Details
By making a valid referral, referrer will receive a $50 USD FCC and the referred friend will receive a $50 USD OBC (limit $50 OBC per stateroom). Program restrictions may apply to the FCC and OBC. For example, HAL may elect to include a limitation on the number of referrals you can make. Referrals are subject to verification before a reward is awarded. The Company may delay a reward for the purposes of investigation. The Company may also refuse to verify and process any transaction or referral for any reason. Rewards have no monetary value and may not be redeemed for cash. They are not transferable and may not be auctioned, traded, bartered, or sold. Additional restrictions may apply.
Day | Port | Arrival | Departure |
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Jul 22, 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts | --- | 11:00 PM |
Jul 23, 2023 | Bar Harbor, Maine | 10:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
Jul 24, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Jul 25, 2023 | Sydney, Canada | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Jul 26, 2023 | Corner Brook, Canada | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Jul 27, 2023 | Red Bay, Canada | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Jul 28, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Jul 29, 2023 | Paamiut (Frederikshab), Greenland | 09:00 AM | 08:00 PM |
Jul 30, 2023 | Qaqortoq, Greenland | 08:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
Jul 31, 2023 | Cruising Prince Christian Sound | --- | --- |
Aug 01, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 02, 2023 | Isafjord, Iceland | 08:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
Aug 02, 2023 | Scenic Cruising Isafjardurdjur | --- | --- |
Aug 03, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 04, 2023 | Akureyri, Iceland | 07:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
Aug 04, 2023 | Scenic Cruising Eyjafjordur | --- | --- |
Aug 05, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 06, 2023 | Lerwick, Scotland | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Aug 07, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 08, 2023 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 07:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Aug 09, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 10, 2023 | Cobh, Ireland | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Aug 11, 2023 | Belfast, Northern Ireland | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
Aug 12, 2023 | Stornoway, United Kingdom | 10:00 AM | 08:00 PM |
Aug 13, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 14, 2023 | Djupivogur, Iceland | 08:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
Aug 15, 2023 | Reykjavik, Iceland | 11:00 AM | --- |
Aug 16, 2023 | Reykjavik, Iceland | --- | 11:00 PM |
Aug 17, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 18, 2023 | Cruising Prince Christian Sound | --- | --- |
Aug 19, 2023 | Nanortalik, Greenland | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
Aug 20, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 21, 2023 | St. Anthony, Canada | 07:00 AM | 04:00 PM |
Aug 22, 2023 | St. Johns, Newfoundland | 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
Aug 23, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 24, 2023 | Halifax, Canada | 08:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
Aug 25, 2023 | At Sea | --- | --- |
Aug 26, 2023 | Boston, Massachusetts | 07:00 AM | --- |
Health and Safety Protocols
The following policies have already been implemented across all Holland America's entire fleet:
Timely safety and hygiene communications
- Guests will find information in the daily program and on their stateroom televisions.
- Tips displayed on onboard digital screens throughout the ship.
- Daily announcements by the Cruise & Travel Director.
Restaurants, bars and lounges
- Hand sanitizer dispensers are in high-traffic locations, including all entrances to all dining rooms and the Lido Market.Guests will find information in the daily program and on their stateroom televisions.
- Lido Market hand sanitizer stations are staffed to prompt guests to either use the sanitizer or use the available hand washing stations.
- All food service stations, including Lido Market, will be staffed. Any self-serve areas that remain, such as condiment set-ups, will be monitored by dedicated personnel. All serving utensils in self-service locations are replaced every 30 minutes.
Housekeeping for staterooms and suites
- Stateroom surfaces and fixtures are thoroughly cleaned up to twice daily with particular attention to bathrooms, handles, and frequently touched surfaces
- Oxivir solution is used as a secondary sanitation method on all touch points after each stateroom is serviced.
Public spaces
- All guest corridors including handrails, elevator buttons and stateroom door handles are frequently sanitized.
- A nightly deep cleaning and disinfection process for all highly-trafficked public areas using foggers, including: all restaurants, the fitness center, spa, Lido deck areas, promenade, casino, medical center, public restrooms, lounges, bars, lobbies, elevators, atrium, youth activity centers, arcades and all crew public areas.
Guests with flu-like symptoms
- Any stateroom of a guest displaying flu-like symptoms will receive additional deep cleaning.
- All bed linens, table cloths, towels, napkins, etc. in the affected room will be laundered in a high-temperature sanitation wash and dry program.
24/7 Medical Care
- Every ship has a team of experienced doctors and nurses trained to manage a broad range of medical conditions, including COVID-19. Our award-winning onboard medical centers are fully equipped with testing and treatment capabilities if needed.
Ship Information

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82305
Tonnage
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2002
Built Year
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2015
Refurbished Year
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817
Crew
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1964
Pax Capacity
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10
Bars
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2
Pools
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1
Casinos
Cabins
Life on Board
Questions & Answers
Question: When should I arrive at the port?
Question: How can I communicate with my family and friends at home when I am on the cruise?
The only disappointment we had was a last minute change to the itinerary that deleted the visit to the Faroe Islands and added a second day in Reykcavik. As much as we enjoyed Iceland, two days was more than we needed to see this beautiful city and we were looking forward to the remoteness of Faroe. Holland America Zuiderdam was an excellent cruise ship and our upgrade to a suite was not expected - great room and service.
It was a nice cruise, however, the food on Princess is better.
Overall, Holland America provides a very good package.
Holland America has never disappointed us. The staff is very friendly and address concerns (if any) immediately. People in Neptune and Pinnacle Suites have a separate lounge, which, amongst other advantages, has a dedicated Guest Services person who can help with bill questions, bookings for Cabanas, etc. This trip was a partial Panama Canal sailing, and it was great! We enjoyed the food, entertainment, and excursions!
Everything about the cruise was perfect. The staff made this trip beyond expectations. They knew (from Susan) and made our 1ST Anniversary very special.
Very Professional!!
We booked an obstructed view, but it really is more than obstructed, except for the daylight, there really is no view.
Excellent follow through by Autumn, and good coverage when she was unavailable.
Everything went smoothly
Kia did a great job booking the whole trip without any hitches. We have been booking all of our trips through Affordabletours since 2004 and will continue to do so.
It was one of the best cruises I have taken. The total experience was very good. I will definitely refer this itinerary with my friends.
Excellent Cruise
After having had a negative experience with Holland America several years ago we returned to them twice this year and have been very impressed. The staff is excellent. The quality of the food is impressive and the entertainment on board is superior to other lines on which we have sailed. We would highly recommend HAL to anyone taking a cruise.
Such a wonderful crew!!
Every aspect of booking our 17-day cruise with Affordable Tours went very smoothly. The travel consultant was quite knowledgeable and helpful in helping us make clear choices. As questions arose, she made herself directly available to us by phone and emails.
Experience aboard ship was excellent. Food and food service excellent. Shows were very good (B.B. King Blues Club was super). Rooms clean and as advertised. Getting on and off ship easy and quick.
PORTS AND SHORE EXCURSIONS Ports and shore excursions were another matter. Very inconsistent. Not managed by HAL properly. Bahamas-the cay we went to is wholly owned by Holland America and for all intents is uninhabited except for some Holland America employees. Very little in the way of scenery, shopping, or being able to view and interact with locals.
Aruba-The sunset cruise was nice and the crew of the catamaran we were on was excellent (there were two catamarans and we were on the second, and smaller one. Basically a shopping port.
Curacao-We went on a dolphin encounter where we were able to pet and interact with these amazing creatures. Great time EXCEPT-we were told that we would be able to go back to ship via taxi at our own expense but when we went to where the taxis were supposed to be (at approx 12:30PM) there were none; several calls were made but nothing showed up. We were told we could take a local "bus" (van) and we would have to make about a 10 minute walk back to ship form bus stop. The walk was more like 30 minutes on a very hot day. UNACCEPTABLE! Also a very short day in port.
Cartagena-We did our own tour with a local guide and it was fun and informative. I highly recommend this. Saw the highest point, old fort, walled city, old town, etc. Each of us had a small earpiece that allowed us to hear without being crowded. Great. Again too short a time in port.
Panama Canal-A great experience going through canal. A real technical marvel, but tour was mediocre. We were loaded on a bus that took us to new canal and old canal. We got a small bottle of water and a muffin. (Another tour offered free drinks and snacks for the whole tour).
Colon not a very nice place.
Costa Rica-We were supposed to be on rain forest adventure that would allow us to see wildlife that might include monkeys and other exotic animals. We saw a small lizard, a millipede, and heard a frog. We did see other animals in exhibits in a herpetarium. BUS RIDE TO AND FROM WAS AWFUL; BUMPY, NOISY. When I complained to tour guide she told me I was acting like a maniac. Four and one half hours of nothing. Other comments the excursion manager for HAL, is not suited for job. Always let his assistants speak to us at desk. Could not answer questions. UNACCEPTABLE! Also HAL should give tours a small bag lunch and supply plenty of water. Only water available on most tours was what was sold in lounge on ship. POOR! It is easy to become dehydrated.
Great trip. Wonderful Holland America food and service. Great itenerary. However, mean age of people on board must have been 80. Lots of scooters, dementia and walkers. Although we're in our mid 60's, this population was too old for us. However, they have the most wonderful caring crew I`ve ever encountered.
We had a wonderful trip! Thank you
We had a great time and everything including the weather (how do you do that?) was great.
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Great trip on Holland America to Panama Canal. The ship was going into dry dock and certainly needed some work.