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Cruise lines cancel calls to Russia after conflict with Ukraine

Travellers booked on cruises that stop in Russia may have their travel plans disrupted due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is closely monitoring the situation, with CEO Mr […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 25 2022
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Holland America Line announces final return-to-service dates

Holland America Line has announced its return-to-service dates, meaning that by May, 2022, the line will once again have a complete fleet sailing the oceans.  Noordam is set to return on March 14 in Japan, […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Sep 16 2021
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A region rejoices as Princess and Holland America return to service in Seattle

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have celebrated their much-awaited return to the port of Seattle, with a big celebration in the city. As of this week, both lines are once again sailing from Seattle […]

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 27 2021
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At last – major cruise lines set to resume sailings in Alaska

Princess, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival revealed plans to resume cruising this summer, including voyages to Alaska. The momentous occasion came after the U.S Senate passed a bill last week that would […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 21 2021
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Celebrity Cruises and Holland America battle for all-inclusive market

Holland America (HAL) has this week unveiled a “Have it All” premium package cruise fare to include beverages, speciality dining, WiFi and shore excursions, dramatically ramping up the premium line’s push into all inclusive fares. […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Apr 23 2021
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Discover Australia’s coastal treasures, Dili and Komodo Island from $195 a night

It is a holiday made for adventure lovers who also adore the finer things in life. This is your chance to explore Australia’s much acclaimed, coastal treasures from the Great Barrier Reef to the beach […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Mar 2 2021
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Alaska sailing season in jeopardy after Canada extends cruise ban

The Canadian government overnight has banned ships for entering its waters for the rest of the year, which is a massive blow for the Alaska cruise season. The ban will remain until February 22, 2022 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 5 2021
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Holland America Line reveals new 2022 and 2023 grand voyages

Holland America Line has opened its bookings for a number of 2022 and 2023 grand voyages. This includes around the world sailings as well as to South America and Antarctica. Ranging from 71 to 127 […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 28 2021
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US rise in COVID cases puts back the start of cruising

The powerful US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday issued its strictest warning yet about cruising, thanks to the soaring number of cases across the nation, The move comes just a few weeks […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 23 2020
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A rollercoaster at sea, sky suites and celebrity eats: the shiny new ships sailing in 2021

Despite a COVID-19 throwing a sledgehammer into the travel industry, ship-builders have been busier than ever, building and readying ships across the world for sailings in 2021. Whether it be a mega-ship or a tiny […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 20 2020
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Holland America Line sends six ships to Alaska in 2021 to help struggling tourism

Holland America Line will be sending six ships to Alaska in 2021, which will be a massive relief for the region’s tourism industry which has taken a battering from COVID closures. A new report filed […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 23 2020
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HAL’s new Rotterdam celebrates coin welding ceremony

Holland America Line’s latest ship, Rotterdam celebrated its coin ceremony at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy yesterday. In keeping with the Italian shipbuilding tradition, Mai Elmar, the executive director of Cruise Port Rotterdam in the […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Oct 2 2020
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