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The
magnificent new MS Nieuw Amsterdam is the 15th ship in Holland
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Introduction.
It is a well known fact that I consider Holland America Line (HAL) to be one of the finest cruise companies in the business! This company has been in the passenger shipping industry since 1872 and the company continually set’s the standards and has received numerous awards and accolades for being one of the highest rated Cruise Line many years in a row, something few other cruise lines can boast!
Below are just a few of the Awards and Accolades handed to Holland America Line – and they deserve it!:
“The Highest Rated Cruise Line” – Conde Nast Travellers Readers; Choice Travellers Awards; Travel & Leisure Word’s Best Awards.
“Best Overall Cruise Value” – 17 consecutive years – World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society.
“High Deluxe Five Star Rating” -
“International Five Star Diamond Award” –
The
“Cruise Line with the Highest Client Satisfaction” –
In 2010 Holland America received the following awards - “Best Cruise Operator” and “World’s leading GREEN Cruise Line.”
“Best Cruise Operator” (Internationally based) - AFTA award 2010 AFTA (Australian Federation of Travel Agents) National Travel Industry Awards.
“Gold 2010
“World’s Leading Green Cruise Line Award” and
the
“Blue Circle Award” - from the
For interest: In 1989, Holland America Line became a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corp; however, HAL has remained quite separate from Carnival camp as all Holland America ships remain registered in Rotterdam The Netherlands, whereas P&O UK and the Princess Cruises ships for example, have been reregistered in Hamilton Bermuda. For interest, in Australia, Holland America Line, quite unlike P&O, Princess Cruises and Cunard, etc., are not sold nor marketed by Carnival Australia, but remain totally independednt.
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HAL Cruise News
Current News Items:
New Awards for
More cruises than ever to
HAL New Australian Office has a New
Director of Sales!
NEW 2012 European Season, 7 Ships,
2012 – 2013 ms Oosterdam to join ms Volendam in Australia
Earlybird fares for 2011 and 2012 for Australian passengers
2011 – 2012 “Grand (World) Voyages” announced! MS Amsterdam & MS Prinsendam
MS Volendam & MS Zaandam to
cruise from
British and American Award’s
for
The elegantly appointed MS Nieuw Amsterdam
Photograph © 2010 and provided by
Let me commence with the
In addition, Holland America Line has also just
earned top honors with nine “2011 Readers’ Choice Awards”
from the renowned “Porthole Cruise Magazine,” being one of the
world’s leading cruise travel publications. The awards included “Best
Alaska Itineraries”,” Best Medium-Sized Ship” for the ms Nieuw Amsterdam and four other categories as listed below!
“The readers
of Porthole are knowledgeable and well-traveled, having extensively experienced
first-hand the voting categories,” said
Holland America Line's 2011 Readers Choice
Awards include:
Best Medium-Sized Ship for ms Nieuw
Amsterdam.
Best
Best
Best Canada/New
Best Computer Facilities.
Best Medical Facilities.
Best Facilities for Physically
Challenged Passengers.
“Holland America Line is honored to be recognized by the discerning readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine once again,” said Richard Meadows, executive vice president of marketing, sales and guest programs. “We continually strive to deliver the ultimate premium cruise experience and these awards validate our efforts and dedication to excellence.”
More Holland
America cruises in Australia, New Zealand
and the South
Pacific than ever before
Original photograph © 2011 and provided by Holland America Line
14-Day Explorations Highlight Australia and New Zealand
The
A roundtrip
New Zealand Discovery cruise departing from
14- and 25-Day South Pacific
Itineraries feature exotic islands aboard ms Zaandam.
ms Zaandam
sails from
Explore the
island jewels in the South Pacific aboard ms Zaandam on the 14-day Pacific Treasures cruise on 9 December.
The ships visit lesser-known tropical ports in
16-day New Zealand & Great
Barrier Reef Holiday Voyages.
For guests wishing
to explore
The 16-Day
Great Barrier Reef Holiday Voyage,
Relaxing Sea Days.
Sea days
aboard a
The elegant Explorers lounge takes you back to bygone days
Photograph
by & © Reuben Goossens
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Holland America
Line names Tony Archbold
as Director of
Sales in
ms
Amsterdam seen bow-on at Circular Quay,
Photograph
provided by & © Holland America Line – Taken by
July 2011: This is an official HAL News release: “Holland America Line
has named
“Tony’s extensive experience in
sales in Australia and in the tourism industry will be an asset in this
important role,” said Richard Meadows, executive vice president of
marketing, sales and guest programs. “Australia is a key international
market and with Tony’s expertise we are poised for success, especially
given the rapid growth in Australia and New Zealand and an increase of 25
percent capacity at the homeport,
The author of Cruise-Australia wishes Mr. Archbold much success and I am sure that this superb cruise company will continue to grow in success, for it is indeed one of the great cruise lines offering some of the best ships, service, cuisine, entertainment and without a doubt as proved by the countless awards received, one of the best cruise products around!
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Holland America Line’s ~ 2012 Europe Season
Featuring New Itineraries & Maiden Ports of Call
Seven ships to sail 44 unique itineraries on 103 Summer departures
Photograph © 2011 and provided by Holland America Line
April 28, 2011: Holland America Line’s 2012 summer Europe cruise program offers new and extensive choices that featuring 44 unique itineraries with four new notable itineraries including five maiden ports of call. These cruises range from 7 to 35 days and cruises offer an opportunity to explore a variety of destinations, from the most sophisticated Capitals of the world to some of the magical hidden gems of the region.
Holland America Line will deploy 7 of their superb 15 ship fleet, ms Eurodam, ms Maasdam, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Noordam, ms Prinsendam, ms Rotterdam and ms Ryndam to cruise European ports on some 103 departures that span from the northern tip of Norway to the Baltic and Black Sea and the Mediterranean.
“Europe continues to be one of the most popular sailing regions in the world due to its history, cultural diversity, scenic beauty, charm and ease of access,” said Richard Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “Our new itineraries and port calls are sure to intrigue both new and loyal Holland America Line guests. We take great pride in creating unique experiences on board and ashore, and a cruise offers tremendous value in this region given the currency fluctuations.”
The 2012 Europe cruise season reflects Holland America Line’s focus on destination diversity, timeless appeal and quality, featuring maiden calls at Durress, Albania; Fowey, England; and Eidfjord, Kirkenes and Ulvik, Norway, as well as overnight stays to 17 popular cities such as Barcelona, Spain; Hamburg, Germany; Istanbul, Turkey; St. Petersburg, Russia; Stockholm, Sweden; Dublin, Ireland; Mgarr (Victoria), Malta; Reykjavik, Iceland; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Venice, Italy, and Bordeaux, France.
Longer Voyages Offer Exceptional Value:
For those true explorers who are seeking an in-depth cruise experience at an exceptional value why not join one of the extended “Collectors’ Voyages” that range from 14 to 35 days, which offer the ultimate European cruise experience. These artfully crafted, longer cruises combine back-to-back itineraries, enabling guests to visit more ports and spend extra time exploring centuries of art, history and culture. Per-person cruise fares begin at just US$2,149, double occupancy.
Notable New 2012 Itineraries:
20-Day
Portugal, Spain & Canary Islands – This cruise departs on
April 16, sailing on the delightful
17-Day Spanish Rhapsody - Those seeking an itinerary with a Spanish flavor can embark on a 17-day sailing aboard the much loved ms Rotterdam again sailing from Rotterdam the Netherlands. The cruise departs on May 2 and calls at Lisbon, Portugal; Cartagena, Valencia, Barcelona, Ibiza, Almeria and Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Gibraltar, and Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy and returns to Rotterdam. Cruise fares begin at US$2,599 per person, double occupancy.
7-Day Norwegian Fjords (Southern & Northern) - Cruisers looking to explore the glaciers and fjords of northern Europe can choose from two seven-day itineraries that sail roundtrip from Dover, Rotterdam or Amsterdam aboard ms Ryndam, ms Rotterdam or ms Eurodam. These shorter adventures offer a spectacular scenic tour and call at popular Norwegian ports from May through September. The 7-Day Southern Norwegian Fjords visits ports such as Oslo, Kristiansand and Stavanger. The 7-Day Northern Norwegian Fjords visits ports such as Bergen, Alesund and Geiranger. Per-person cruise fares begin at US$1,199, double occupancy.
14-Day Venetian Empire - Also new for 2012 is the 14-day “Venetian Empire” voyage
aboard the luxurious and intimate
Engaging Unique Experiences:
Additional exciting Holland America Line Europe itineraries enable guests to be among the few to cross the Arctic Circle, transit Germany’s Kiel Canal or cruise the Gironde Estuary into Bordeaux. Other unusual itineraries include visiting the ancient pyramids of Giza, near Cairo, Egypt, along with the Holy Land (Israel), thus giving the opportunity to visit Jerusalem and Nazareth. Those interested in taking a dip in the famous “Blue Lagoon,” Iceland’s unique geothermal seawater, can choose the Icelandic Adventure aboard ms Prinsendam, which includes an overnight stay at Reykjavik.
Holland America Line 2012 European Summer has a great deal on offer for Australian’s and New Zealanders and it is a great time to expand our horizons and we can do this on a cruise company that has won countless awards, such as “The Highest Rated Cruise Line” - the “Best Overall Cruise Value” and that was for 17 consecutive years in a row by the “World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society,” as well as being the “Best Cruise Operator” (Internationally based) - AFTA award 2010 AFTA (Australian Federation of Travel Agents) during the National Travel Industry Awards and the “Cruise Line with the Highest Client Satisfaction.”
Author’s Note:
All I can
say at this time, is it not time you sampled the best cruise company in the
world, and no it does not mean that it will cost the earth for HAL fares are
really very competitive, thus ensure that you contact a really good cruise
specialist, and I mean not just any travel agent, who in general know so little
about cruise ships. I recommend that you see my recommended list below, either
the Cruise Specialists, or the LINK to the List of “Recommended”
Agents around Australia and
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Strengthens their commitment with the Australian cruise market
Photograph © 2010 and provided by Holland America Line
This follows a previous announcement regarding
the 2011 - 2012 summer season when Holland America Line will have two ships
operating a series of cruises from Australia and New Zealand simultaneously,
being the ever popular ms Volendam and her sister ms Zaandam. However the 1,926
passenger ms Oosterdam will
join
To support the increasing sales demands, Holland America will work directly with Australian cruise and travel agencies, transitioning from a general sales agent arrangement with Travel the World. The Holland America Line Australia organisation will reside at the offices of sister brand Carnival Australia and will include an independent sales team as well as marketing, reservations and administrative support for travel agents. The transition period is expected to be completed by December 2011. All current contracts and groups will remain in effect.
“Our relationship with Travel the World
has been one of our longest and most successful GSA partnerships.
Detailed 2012 - 2013 cruise program for ms
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Earlybird rewards announced for the increased range of Homeport cruises in 2011/2012
The superb
Sydney - January 5, 2011: If the concept of sailing out of, or into an Australian port appeals to you, then Holland America Line has a superb range of itineraries to suit you in 2011 and 2012. Now a range of “Earlybird” incentives are being offered to people who book their homeport cruise fare by March 31, 2011.
Holland America Line is increasing its offering
in the region in 2011 and 2012 with the introduction of a second cruise ship
and more sailings. ms Zaandam
will sail Australia/New Zealand, Great Barrier Reef, South Pacific and Asia
itineraries, complimenting
The rewards include a 52 percent saving on the 14-day New Zealand Discovery Cruise – 5 December 2011 (Cat AA) and a range of onboard luxuries including champagne on arrival, a complimentary dining experience at the ship’s fine dining restaurant, The Pinnacle Grill, and a wine navigator pack to enjoy at your leisure.
Roundtrip cruises
from
• 14-day New Zealand Discovery (25 Nov, 5 Dec 2011; 17 Jan 2012)
• 16-day New Zealand Holiday (19 Dec 2011)
• 13 or 14-day Pacific Treasures (9 Dec 2011; 4 Jan, 28 Feb 2012)
• 27, 28 and 29-day New Zealand and Pacific Treasures (25 Nov, 19 Dec 2011; 4 Jan 2012)
Other
Australian homeport cruises include
sailings to the Great Barrier Reef, the South Pacific and New Zealand and Asia,
as well as an extended cruise into
• 14-day Australia and New Zealand (24 Oct, 7 & 21 Nov 2011; 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 13 & 27 Mar 2012)
• 16-day Great Barrier Reef Explorer Holiday from
• 30-day Great Barrier Reef and Asia from
• 23 or 26-day South Pacific from
• 25-day South Pacific from San Diego to
• 39-day South Pacific and New Zealand from San Diego to
• 30-day Pacific and Great Barrier Reef from
• 14-day Asia Explorer cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong or reverse (8 & 22 Jan, 5 Feb 2012)
• 28-day Asia Explorer cruise from Singapore to Japan (5 Feb 2012)
• 28-day Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Auckland to
• 14-day China and Japan cruise departing Hong Kong to Japan or reverse (19 Feb, 4 & 18 March 2012)
Holland America Line’s superb mid-sized ships offer guests spacious accommodation as well as a fine range of elegant public rooms, but they are famed for their highly personalised service and “As you Wish” dining, as well as the traditional first and second sitting option if you so desire. Other interesting onboard facilities include cooking demonstrations at the state of the art “Culinary Arts Centre,” presented by the Food & Wine magazine; a range of restaurants, lounges and a vast array of entertainment, and fun programs tailored to children and teens. All cruises are subject to availability.
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And are able to offer the best service and fares on the market!
For
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Holland America Line receives environmental protection awards
‘Green’ Awards recognise Line’s Fleet-wide efforts
Sydney, 10 December 2010: Holland America Line has been recognised for its environmental leadership with a series of recent accolades, including the “Gold 2010 Rear Admiral William M. Benkert Environmental Protection Award” from the U.S. Coast Guard, the “World’s Leading Green Cruise Line Award” at the World Travel Awards in London and a “Blue Circle Award” from the Port of Vancouver.
“We work diligently every day to reduce Holland America Line’s ecological footprint, and these awards validate our fleet wide efforts,” said Stein Kruse, president and CEO of Holland America Line. “We are grateful that the U.S. Coast Guard and our travel industry and seaport partners appreciate our commitment to the environment and have recognised our dedication to environmental stewardship with these awards.”
Holland America Line is a leader in environmental initiatives in the cruise industry with its comprehensive approach to managing impacts and reducing its overall carbon footprint. The line’s Environmental Management System was certified in 2006 and recertified in 2009. The company works diligently to conserve fuel and water, employs the latest technologies for wastewater and oily bilge water treatment, and uses innovative strategies to reduce and manage its solid waste stream. Holland America Line is an industry leader in exploring new environmental initiatives such as a whale conservation and protection program and using shore power in a growing number of ports.
The U.S. Coast Guard Benkert Award was bestowed by a panel of experts based on a thorough review of Holland America Line’s comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship. The premier marine environmental protection award recognises organisations for outstanding achievements in all aspects of marine environmental protection. The award was created to recognise outstanding achievements that go beyond mere compliance with industrial and regulatory standards.
The World Travel Awards were developed in 1993
to celebrate excellence and achievement in the travel and tourism industry, and
winners comprise a “who’s who” of the travel community. The Wall Street Journal has called the
awards the “
Under Port Metro Vancouver’s EcoAction Program for Shipping, the Blue Circle Award is a recognition reserved for only the highest emissions-reduction achievements. The Blue Circle Awards honour a company’s efforts to reduce air emissions, depending on the quality of fuel used and overall emission reductions.
Offers Grand Experiences on the 2011 and 2012 “Grand Voyages”
MS
Prinsendam is seen in
Photograph by & © Dave Edge
August 19, 2010. Late in 2011 and early in 2012, Holland America Line will once again offer Grand World Voyages that touch all seven continents. Both the MS Amsterdam and MS Prinsendam each sail two itineraries designed to discover and explore remarkable destinations from famous landmarks to smaller and lesser-known ports.
MS Amsterdam will undertake a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage in September 2011 and then returns to world cruising in January 2012 with a 112-day Grand World Voyage that visits the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia and the Mediterranean. Following its 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage in January 2011, MS Prinsendam will depart in March to the Mediterranean and the Holy Land for a 62-day Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea Voyage.
“Based on extensive research on our
previous Grand Voyages
and a survey of past passengers we have created itineraries that feature the
most coveted sights and experiences the world has to offer,” said
These voyages will feature first-time calls at new destinations such as at “UNESCO World Heritage Sites” and the ships will have extended time in port with late departures, overnights and overland tours. Plus, these Grand Voyages will offer an enhanced onboard cruise experience with the opportunity to fully experience the pleasures of life at sea. Activities are also enhanced with local cultural entertainment and special guest headliners and lecturers.
Grand Voyage dining is distinguished by a different experience each day, featuring local ingredients and regional cuisine as well as wines. These premium, mid-size ships are especially selected for sailing Grand Voyages, yet they are large enough to offer the diverse amenities today’s discriminating travellers expect, yet small enough to preserve an ambiance of sophistication and an extra measure of personal space. Service levels are at their highest, with nearly one crew member for every two guests, with top staff hand-selected from across the Holland America Line fleet.
Grand Asia & Australia Voyage.
In September
2011, MS Amsterdam wraps up the
year with a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage sailing from Seattle, Washington, to
Grand World Voyage.
MS Amsterdam is the sister to the MS Rotterdam - however MS Amsterdam’s interiors are unique to her
MS Amsterdam will sail its seventh circumnavigation with a Grand World Voyage roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, departing January 6, 2012. The 112-day adventure first calls in the Caribbean. She then moves on to South America, sailing around Cape Horn for a scenic cruise through the Chilean Fjords and then south to Antarctica.
MS Amsterdam then sails west to Tahiti, followed by calls to ports in Australia, the Far East and Indian Ocean, before transiting the Suez Canal and sailing through the Mediterranean and back to South Florida.
Overnight calls include the Great Barrier Reef,
The voyage also features a maiden call at Mangalore in Southern India. Hundreds of shore excursions, overland tours and the opportunity to visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, which will add colour to this world cruise.
Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage.
MS Prinsendam returns to South America, Antarctica and the Amazon in 2012 for a 68-day itinerary departing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale January 4. The ship will transit the Panama Canal to South America’s Pacific coast then circumnavigate the continent.
MS
Prinsendam will spend eight days cruising the Amazon
River and four days of scenic cruising in Antarctica. The itinerary also
features five maiden ports of call: Bocas del Toro, Panama; Matarani, Peru;
Cabedelo, Brazil; and
Passengers sailing on this voyage also will enjoy a scenic daylight cruise past the Romanche, Alemania, Francia and Italia glaciers in Chile.
Grand Mediterranean & Black Sea Voyage.
Upon MS Prinsendam’s return to Fort Lauderdale, she will embark on March 12 for a 62-day journey to the Mediterranean and the Holy Land for a cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale.
For the first time, MS Prinsendam will call at Durrës, Albania’s second-largest
city and one of Europe’s oldest cities,
Overnight calls at Seville, Kusadasi (Ephesus) and Istanbul, Piraeus (Athens); Venice, Barcelona, and Lisbon allow time for exploration of some of the world’s most interesting destinations. The opportunity is available to combine this voyage with the Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage making it a 130-day cruise.
Reservations can now be booked for 2011 and 2012 “Grand Voyages”.
Make your reservations NOW for all of Holland America Line’s 2011 and 2012 Grand Voyages, and obtain early-booking bonus amenities for full-cruise guests include prepaid hotel service charges, shipboard credit, luggage delivery service and a complimentary shore excursion or event for select stateroom categories. Amenities vary by cruise, stateroom category and booking date.
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Holland America Line to operate two ships from Australia
for the first time during the summer of 2011-2012
MS Volendam and sister ship MS Zaandam to visit Australia, New Zealand, Asia and South Pacific
Original photograph © 2011 and provided by Holland America Line
Holland America Line will base their popular sister ships, the MS Volendam and MS Zaandam in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific in 2011-2012, marking it the first time the company will have two ships sailing a series of itineraries in the region simultaneously.
Guests will be able to select from an excellent variety of itineraries ranging from 13 to 26 days with calls at some of the most popular and exotic ports throughout the Pacific. Travellers looking for a longer exploration will be able to sail a “Collectors’ Voyage” from 27 to 39 days duration that combines two back-to-back itineraries, allowing for an in-depth experience while visiting multiple regions.
“That part of the world has always been
popular with our guests, and that greatly influenced our decision to increase
our capacity in the region,” said
14-day Explorations Highlight Australia and New Zealand.
MS Volendam will sail a series of 14-day roundtrip cruises from
Following the same itinerary as the Volendam, MS Zaandam will also operate a 14-day roundtrip cruise from
From December 2011 through February 2012, MS Volendam
and MS Zaandam will sail three
13 or 14-day cruises from
Mystery and Mythology Showcased in the Far East.
In 2012, MS Zaandam sails six spectacular 14-day sailings between Singapore
or Kobe (Osaka), Japan and Hong Kong. Ancient
customs and traditions live on in this part of the world, and the mysteries of
a little-known region will unravel with each port of call. The cruises, which depart January through March
offer extended stays in several ports, as well as overnight calls at
With extra time in port, guests will be able to visit world-famous landmarks such as Hong Kong’s Big Buddha, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Great Wall of China, Vietnam’s Halong Bay and Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Pacific Crossings Offer Unique Ports, Relaxing Days at Sea.
MS Volendam and MS Zaandam both offer repositioning cruises to and from Asia and the South Pacific region, ranging from 22 to 26 days. These trans-Pacific adventures provide an excellent opportunity to visit several countries on the one cruise, giving you the opportunity to spend relaxing days at sea yet require only an one-way international airfare to return home.
MS Volendam departs September 7, 2011, from
MS Zaandam sails from San Diego, California,
to
Sea days aboard a Holland America Line ship
are an invitation to unwind and rejuvenate. Guests can fill their time with
enriching activities such as cooking demonstrations at the
Cruisers looking to make the most out of their time in Asia, Australia and New Zealand can add a pre or a post-cruise land tour to further explore sites such as Beijing’s Forbidden City, and Auckland or one of the Asian cities.
For fare information or a cruise brochure, visit the hollandamerica.com.au website.
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The ever popular MS Rotterdam
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