The cruise industry in Atlantic Canada is entering a remarkably vibrant era as it celebrates three decades of successful regional partnership in 2026. This milestone year highlights the enduring strength of the collaboration between various ports and stakeholders who have Read More …
Holland America Line is celebrating a century of Caribbean service, marking the anniversary of its inaugural 1926 voyage from New York. To commemorate this milestone, the company has launched a limited-time promotional offer available from February 3 through February 9, Read More …
The 2026 Alaska cruise season presents a wide array of choices for travelers navigating the coastal regions of the United States and Canada. Selection of a specific line is typically guided by individual priorities such as ship scale, budget constraints, Read More …
The recent health response on a Holland America Line voyage demonstrates the cruise industry’s impressive commitment to passenger safety and rapid care. When a localized case of norovirus affected a small group of guests during a Caribbean sailing, the ship’s Read More …
Holland America Line has wonderfully deepened its connection to the Great Land by introducing a heartwarming new shore excursion just in time for the 2026 Alaska cruise season. Celebrating National Moose Day, the cruise line unveiled the Exclusive Eland & Read More …
With an expected 21.7 million U.S. travelers booking cruises in 2026—a 52% increase over the last six years—Consumer Reports (CR) has released its rankings of the top cruise lines. Based on a survey of 18,850 members who sailed within the Read More …
Holland America Line has expanded its shore excursion offerings with the launch of two new collections, “Meet the Maker” and “Community Connections,” designed to provide deeper cultural engagement for guests. These programs, rolling out across more than 150 experiences worldwide, Read More …
The cruise industry presents a unique paradox where the United States dominates as the primary market and home to major cruise lines, yet virtually all large cruise ships are constructed in Europe. This disconnect stems from divergent post-World War II Read More …
A recent voyage aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam was impacted by a health incident involving gastrointestinal illness. The vessel, which departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 28, returned to port on Friday following reports of a Read More …