MS Veendam Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 6 Sep 2025 MS Veendam was named after a city in the Groninge Province in the northern Netherlands. The fourth of Holland America Line’s S-class ships, it was built in 1996 and underwent refurbishing in 2009. The 57,092 tonne Veendam has 10 passenger decks and can carry … Read more
MS Volendam Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 6 Sep 2025 MS Volendam was custom built in 1999 and refurbished in 2005. It has 10 passenger decks and can carry 1,432 passengers and 615 crew. This R-class Holland America Line ship has eight bars, two pools and a show lounge over two decks. The decor … Read more
MS Westerdam Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 6 Sep 2025 Launched in 2004 and refurbished in 2017, MS Westerdam is a Vista-class vessel with Holland America Line. Westerdam has a gross tonnage of 82,348, 11 passenger decks and can carry 1,916 passengers and 817 crew. This is an ideal ship for families who are … Read more
Destinations include the Mediterranean and the Arctic, with opportunities to see the Northern Lights at their most visible.
Holland American Line has unveiled longer cruises for its 2026-2027 season to Australia, New Zealand and Asia with bookings open today.
Fresh from a year-ender 13-day New Zealand Holiday sailing, Holland America Line’s MS Noordam is all set to start its 2024 cruising down under via an 11-day South Australia Discovery cruise.
MSC Cruises and Silversea have cancelled voyages through the Red Sea. But Royal Caribbean will press on with its World Cruise.
Holland America has opened bookings for four Legendary Voyages offered in 2025 and early 2026.
A Christmas cruise offers a unique and festive way to celebrate the holiday season – without the clean-up.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
