Holland America Line, renowned for its destination-rich longer cruises, has announced exciting updates to its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard the Volendam. The refreshed itinerary

Rotterdam headlines eight departure ports from which guests can visit more than 175 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 35 countries.

Holland America Line presents its line of Celestial Cruises for those yearning to tick off amazing sights like the Northern Lights off their bucket lists.

Holland America Line invites travellers to plan their warm-weather vacation for this northern winter with a new “Save on Sunshine”.  The special promotion features up

With 13 global segments, 2025 'Grand World Voyage' and 'Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole' will celebrate with guest chefs and a guest reunion party as the ships meet up in Barcelona

Travellers looking to plan a summer getaway or book a future vacation next year can take advantage of Holland America Line's "Summer Savings Event" launched Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Volendam and Zaandam will sail 132- and 93-day itineraries, respectively, exploring a total of 80 destinations across the globe in roundtrip journeys from U.S. homeports.

The ship will use biofuel to reduce lifecycle emissions while sailing the Norwegian Heritage Fjords.

Chef Morimoto, who is the Fresh Fish Ambassador, will be preparing meals inspired by Alaska, and renowned bartender Sam Ross will be creating new drinks with an Alaskan theme. The post…

Holland America Line is debuting "Glacier Day" on its Alaska cruises as it rolls out new programming within its "We Love Alaska" on board experience.

Noordam to take guests through British Columbia's historic Inside Passage on unique itinerary, rich with wildlife and nature. The post Holland America Line Unveils 2025-2026 Mexico and…

Cruises include new ports, myriad ways to transit the Panama Canal, plus Nieuw Amsterdam's Hawaii debut. The post Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii…

Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special…

Holland America Line announces that bookings have opened for Australia and New Zealand for the 2025-206 season. The post Holland America Line Opens Booking for Australia and New Zealand…

On 16 January, the cruise line had the highest number of bookings in its 150-year existence.

Just six months after recording its largest booking day, Holland America Line surpassed that mark Jan. 16, 2024, to set a new single-day sales record.

Ten unique itineraries and two Pacific Ocean crossings showcase diverse cultural experiences and fresh, regional cuisine. The post Holland America Line Highlights 50 Ports Across 11…

For the second year in a row, Holland America Line's Black Friday booking volumes broke a record high for the shopping holiday in the United States, with volume for the day more than 20%…

Bookings for Holland America Line’s South America and Antarctica season in 2025-2026 are now open. Guests may discover the region’s intriguing combination of various cultures,…

Cruisers can get an early start shopping for the holiday season with Holland America Line's Black Friday Sale that runs from Nov. 17 to Dec. 1, 2023.

In 2025, Holland America Line will sail the first Grand Voyage “Pole-to-Pole” roundtrip from the United States. Details of the upcoming 133-day sailing and a simultaneous 124-day Grand…

On 18 April 2023, Holland America Line will mark its 150th anniversary with a series of historical events in Rotterdam, where it was founded. The cruise line’s newest ship, Rotterdam,…

Holland America Line has opened cruise bookings for its 2024-2025 West Coast season from San Diego, California, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

New cruises include a spectacular 21-day roundtrip from Boston; private island Half Moon Cay remains centerpiece of Caribbean sailings. 

The premium cruise line is debuting a new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, longer 14-day voyages and 117 weeklong journeys, enhancing its position as the leader…

With celebrations for its 150th Anniversary year underway, Holland America Line is introducing Heritage Cruises that authentically focus on ports rich in the brand’s history and…

After more than two years of absence owing to the pandemic, Holland America Line has returned to Australia. The Westerdam, the first ship in Holland America’s fleet to return to…

Holland America Line's Rotterdam VII departed the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on its historic 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing.

As Holland America Line prepares for its 150th Anniversary in 2023, the cruise line is kicking off a year of celebrations with a special transatlantic crossing in October.

Ninth Holland America Line’s ship returns to service - Holland America Line welcomed its ninth ship back into service Sunday, May 8, as Oosterdam embarked guests…

Holland America Line’s Oosterdam Back to Cruising  -  Holland America Line welcomed its ninth ship back into service Sunday, May 8, as Oosterdam embarked guests…

Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021 Grand Africa Voyage. Guests who want to circle the globe on the…

To celebrate Plan a Cruise Month, Holland America Line is offering guests booking a new cruise during October, up to $300 onboard spending money.  Guests who book a Signature suite or…

Holland America Line has announced an enhanced Asia programme for winter 2018/19.  Early bookers can benefit from its Explore4 offer. The recently refreshed ms Westerdam will offer…

Holland America Line has this week received approval to begin sailing to Cuba from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting in December 2017. The first voyage to call at Cuba will commence on…

Holland America Line is the latest cruise line to introduce a digital app for guests with the launch of Holland America Line Navigator, a free mobile-friendly tool. Navigator does not need…

Holland America Line recently unveiled new culturally immersive ‘Signature Experiences’ on select 2018 cruise itineraries departing from Montréal, Québec, Canada, and five of the most…

Holland America Line will celebrate its 70th year of Alaska exploration this year, and to commemorate the milestone anniversary the cruise line has planned special experiences and events…

In 2017 Holland America Line will celebrate its 70th year of Alaskan exploration, and to commemorate the milestone anniversary the cruise line has planned special experiences and events that…

Holland America Line is honoring its Master Chef and culinary consultant Rudi Sodamin, the creator of Sel de Mer aboard ms Koningsdam, by launching the French brasserie as a pop-up in the…

Carnival has announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. to build two new cruise ships with final contracts expected to be executed in…

American Queen Voyages™ (AQV), part of Hornblower® Group, announced it has appointed Frits van der Werff as senior vice president of Guest Experiences. In his new role, he will be…

The opening discussions of Crew Connect Global, the event currently being held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Asia in Manila, seek to delve into the different aspects of maritime crewing, as…

Windstar Cruises announced the appointment of Jason Grant as vice president of information technology. 

Embarking on a cruise can be the epitome of a romantic getaway. Imagine sailing into the sunset with your significant other, a cool sea breeze

The inaugural F&B@Sea Awards revealed this year's outstanding achievers during its debut ceremony hosted on April 11, 2024 at F&B@Sea. 

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, numerous cruise companies are cancelling future calls in Israel. The Israeli ports of Ashdod and Haifa have been dropped off the…

Following an agreement with cruise lines, the popular Alaska port of Juneau will begin limiting cruise ship visits in 2024. The City of Juneau and major cruise lines have agreed to…

After the pandemic, Hong Kong reopened to reclaim Asia’s leading cruise hub again. The city has now secured 160 ship calls from 16 different cruise lines. Hong Kong is preparing to…

Princess Cruises has unveiled a new specialty seafood restaurant, The Catch by Rudi, a joint partnership with Culinary Icon Chef Rudi Sodamin, head of culinary arts for Princess.

Cruise operator Carnival Corp reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss and beat estimates for revenue, helped by strong demand for leisure travel, higher ticket prices and strong…

Anne Gill has taken up the role of Senior Vice President Commercial, Premium,  Midscale and Economy, for Accor Pacific

Based on The Travel ranking of the 10 most popular cruise lines throughout the globe for 2023, this is the ranked cruise line from number 10 to number 1; let’s dig in to find out which…

Hong Kong has welcomed its first ship carrying overseas passengers since the shutdown began in 2019. The easing of pandemic restrictions and the re-opening has allowed for this restart.…

Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) announced that Daniel S. Farkas, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), has been appointed…

Today, cruises are accessible to a wide range of travellers due to a variety of pricing offers made by cruise operators for those who book early, late, or during the low season. And the…

Australia’s tourism industry is preparing for a resurgent summer cruise season, with 46 ships bringing economic opportunities back to ports around the country as part of a carefully…

Cruise lines have yet to officially cancel Alaska sailings for 2021, even though a cruise ship ban announced last week by Canada will make most of them unviable.

Hyatt has appointed renowned hospitality professional Herman Kemp as general manager of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the largest internationally branded hotel in the heart of Cambodia’s…

CLIA UK & Ireland has announced Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line, and Steve Born, chief marketing officer of Group Voyagers as two of the keynote speakers at the…

On our cruise radar this week, Brim Explorer dives deep into the pristine waters of Tromsø, CLIA announces 'new to cruise' guide, Cunard launches a craft beer trio and more.

Over the course of 15 years, around 35 of the most prestigious cruise lines have reached Colombian coasts — and the number keeps growing.

Making waves on our cruise round-up this week are Celebrity Cruises' revolutionised ship, Silversea's all-inclusive polar expedition packages, sailings by the Mekong Delta and more.

In this week’s cruise news round-up, G Adventures introduces its custom-built vessel for the Galápagos Islands, Cunard appoints 'artist in residence' and more.

On this week’s cruise roundup, we have Seabourn’s custom submarines, Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ports, Hawaii extended cruises and more.

Cruise heavy weights CLIA, announced the launch of  of its Cruise360 event, which will kick-off in Valetta, Malta, from October 28 – 30. Aimed squarely at TA’s the event is open to…

We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The newly launched cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry.

Japan Airlines has announced it will be open sales on additional codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines.

The Glacier Bay National Park permit fee for each cruise passenger has gone up from $5 to $8.28 for the next decade.

APT has announced the launch of its Canada and Alaska 2018 programme.  Available to travel agents now, the brochure offers a choice of seven luxury holidays and 12 'premium' options to…

With itineraries in places such as the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, Bermuda, Hawaii, the Mediterranean, South America and the South Pacific, cruise ships make it easy to get to some of the…

Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line's ms Nieuw Statendam. Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, the second Pinnacle…

Today Carnival Corporation & plc released artist renderings of its second cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona – which will be Europe's newest passenger cruise terminal when it…

Carnival UK has announced that Josh Weinstein will become president of Carnival UK following the planned departure of David Noyes in July. Weinstein will be responsible for…

Silversea has announced the appointment of Erin Johnson as Head of Marketing, UK and Ireland. Johnson joins Silversea from Carnival Cruise Lines UK and Ireland, where she oversaw a number…

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced further US $90 million phased investment into the cruise infrastructure on the islands as part of its ‘Cruise Masterplan’. Antigua…

Pearl Seas Cruises is pleased to announce its biggest season ever on The Great Lakes, operating four different itineraries that visit 16 ports of call, and introducing a brand new 14-Night…

The Belgium team shrieked with delight as they were announced 2023 winners of the ‘Switzerland Meeting Trophy’. The announcement was made beside Lake Zurich, at ‘8008 See Lounge’s’ largest…

Pioneering company’s new high-end boutique expedition ships will be exploring almost every coast from pole to pole, with unique cruises calling at locations unvisited by others.

Accelya, a leading global provider of software and technology solutions to the travel industry, today announced that US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines now benefits from Accelya’s…

Have you ever wondered how it feels to explore Mumbai like Hollywood stars Gigi Hadid,  Zendaya, and Tom Holland did during their recent visit to the city? No Footprints, the boutique …

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Increasing number of flights at Heathrow to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) helping cut…

The houseboat vacation company Le Boat shares five UNESCO World Heritage status destinations around the world which can be headed to or experienced by waterways.

Travel Daily Media met Bart Buiring, chief sales and marketing officer - APAC at Marriott International, to discuss insights and optimism in hospitality and tourism. Travel Daily…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the return to service of Pride of America, the only cruise ship to sail Hawai’i year-round

The CEOs of every airline that flies transatlantic passenger services between the UK and the USA have joined forces with Heathrow Airport and other travel industry CEOs in urging both…

Australia and New Zealand are lining up for a slot on the UK's so-called 'Green List' for approval travel as part of a plan to gradually reopen the UK's borders, according to the head of…

Colombian flag-carrier Avianca has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US as it seeks to avoid becoming a further aviation victim of the coronavirus pandemic. The carrier sought…

On our cruise radar this week, we’re seeing companies build new terminals, focus on the Chinese market, unveil new brochures and more.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced 14 new properties scheduled to launch in the New Year.  The openings will be global, from Houston and Shanghai to Vienna and Charleston.…

Avalon Waterways has launched its 2018 brochure and a newly designed website, with trade portal, all backed by a mainstream TV campaign, to raise awareness of Avalon river cruises to the UK…