The cruise industry came of age in the 1960s and 70s, but has been around for much longer than that, surviving the Great Depression, two world wars and the 2008 financial crisis.
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Passengers evacuated from Coronavirus-hit Zaandam and Coral Princess in Florida
While all healthy passengers have now disembarked Holland America Line’s Zaandam, the evacuation of passengers from Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess is ongoing with both cruise lines arranging charter flights home. Zaandam arrived […]
Two cruise ships under quarantine in Asia, two more suffer coronavirus fears
There are now at least four cruise ships affected by the coronavirus outbreak, with two under quarantine in Japan and Hong Kong, while a third is being denied entry to ports across […]
Holland America’s Noordam gets Pinnacle-class upgrades in major refit and refurbishment
Holland America Line’s 85,000-gross ton, 1,924-passenger Noordam has emerged from a major refit and refurbishment that has seen new venues added, suites refreshed and several dining areas rebuilt in order to bring […]
Refit Review: Holland America’s Noordam
A full rundown of all the changes made to Holland America Line’s Noordam cruise ship following her major refit and refurbishment. RELATED: Oasis of the Seas to get new cabin category Ultimate Panoramic […]
Keel laid for Ryndam, Holland America Line’s new Pinnacle-class cruise ship
Holland America Line has laid the keel for its new Pinnacle-class cruise ship Ryndam at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Venice.
Holland America Line reveals 2020 Grand Africa Voyage with calls in SA and Middle East
Holland America Line has announced a brand new 79-night Grand Africa Voyage for 2020 that circumnavigates much of the continent and offers more than a dozen epic safari experiences and wildlife encounters.
Holland America Line launches bow section of new cruise ship Ryndam
Holland America Line has celebrated the launch of the first hull section for its new cruise ship Ryndam, at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard in Italy.
Carnival gets approval for new cruise port and Half Moon Cay redevelopment
Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with the government of The Bahamas to build two major port developments, one on Grand Bahama and the other at Half Moon Cay on the island […]
Stateroom balconies shattered as two Holland America ships collide
Holland America Line’s Oosterdam and Nieuw Amsterdam collided in port in Vancouver Saturday in what is known in the industry as an ‘allison( , causing damage to the stern of Oosterdam and […]
