{"id":53164,"date":"2017-09-30T08:27:11","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T12:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=53164"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"10-reasons-we-love-holland-america-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/09\/30\/10-reasons-we-love-holland-america-line\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons We Love: Holland America Line"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let Holland America\u00a0Line ships transport you to hundreds of invigorating destinations around the globe.<\/h2>\n

Premium cruising opportunities abound on the beloved Holland America\u00a0Line<\/a>. With 14 stunning vessels, the cruise line offers adventures to 415 ports of call in 98 countries. Plus, Holland America Line ships<\/a> offer guests mini-vacations that just last the day to luxurious, global expeditions that are more than 100 days in length.<\/p>\n

Known for delivering top client service on comfortable, sophisticated ships that offer a variety of experiences both onboard and onshore, Holland America Line has been pampering guests for over 140 years. Here are ten reasons we love Holland America Line:<\/p>\n

1. Known for its culinary arts focus<\/h3>\n

Holland America Line takes cuisine seriously while also having as much fun as possible. This is presented through Food & Wine magazine in the form of an onboard show kitchen that offers guests expert cooking demonstrations, hands-on cooking classes, wine-tastings\/mixology courses and more. Plus, the cruise line\u2019s daily menu has added alternative, vegetarian menu items that features over 30 beloved dishes.<\/p>\n

\"holland<\/picture><\/a>2. Lavish staterooms<\/h3>\n

Spending some time onboard? You\u2019ll love the cruise line\u2019s extravagant amenities found within your stateroom. Enjoy plush Euro-top Mariner Dream Bed\u2019s, flat screen TVs, lush linens, granite counter tops and more.<\/p>\n

3. Unique Itineraries<\/h3>\n

With over 415 ports of call, there is no shortage on exotic, historical, cultural, and tropical destinations. Consider Australia, Asia, Alaska, Canada, Cuba, Europe, Tahiti, Antarctica, or the Panama Canal for your next journey.<\/p>\n

4. America\u2019s Test Kitchen Onboard<\/h3>\n

Distinctive culinary experiences are also available throughout your vacation thanks to Holland America Line partnering with the renowned America\u2019s Test Kitchen. With workshops, lessons such as cake decorating and pie making, and cooking shows, the line\u2019s America Test Kitchen featured cruises are a must for foodies and home cooks.<\/p>\n

5. Denali Square<\/h3>\n

Explore Holland America Line\u2019s private retreat, their 60-acre McKinley Chalet Resort that celebrates all things Alaska. Located at the Denali National Park gates, enjoy local beer and cuisine options, an amphitheater that hosts lectures from rangers as well as musical performances, local artisans, and an unforgettable experience at the Gold Nugget Salon.<\/p>\n

\"holland<\/picture><\/a>6. World-Class Entertainment<\/h3>\n

With as many as 12 performance options each night, there are plenty of entertainment possibilities after dinner. Choose from the cruise line\u2019s partnership with the Lincoln Center Stage\u2019s musical performances to the B.B. King\u2019s Blues Club, or try your hand at the onboard movie theater and the Main stage show lounge.<\/p>\n

7. Spend an Evening at Le Cirque<\/h3>\n

One evening on each cruise, Holland America Line ships recreate an evening dining experience at Le Cirque. Enjoy a whimsical atmosphere combined with award-winning cuisine, eclectic menus, d\u00e9cor, wine selections and more. Truly an unforgettable experience for cruisers!<\/p>\n

8. Half Moon Cay<\/h3>\n

Named Best Private Island for 16 consecutive years by Porthole Cruise Magazine, Half Moon Cay is a private Caribbean island that offers water-based horseback riding, snorkeling, sailing, exploring at the International Wild Bird Preserve, beachside villas, and a variety of unique restaurants. Make this one of your Holland America Line destinations<\/a> and find out why cruisers consider Half Moon Cay the perfect paradise.<\/p>\n

9. Year of Adventure<\/h3>\n

Join Oprah as she celebrates her year of adventure with special O-inspired activities onboard, O\u2019s reading room, and more!<\/p>\n

10. Incredible Cruise Deals<\/h3>\n

Want to explore Holland America Line ships for less? Learn more about the cruise line\u2019s Explore4 cruise offers, signature experiences, early booking bonuses, and snap fares \u2013 cruise fares significantly reduced on specific sailings.<\/p>\n

Ready to take a premier cruise on one of the world\u2019s favorite cruiselines? Speak to a skilled www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> agent to learn more about Holland America\u00a0Line destinations. Visit www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a> or contact us directly at 1-888-804-CRUISE (2784)<\/a> to learn more. And, don\u2019t forget to like us on Facebook<\/a> and join our InnerCircle<\/a> for exclusive offers and cruise news you can use! Also, check out our new Resource Center<\/a>, where you can receive expert knowledge from us before your next cruise or cruisetour<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let Holland America\u00a0Line ships transport you to hundreds of invigorating destinations around the globe. Premium cruising opportunities abound on the beloved Holland America\u00a0Line. With 14 stunning vessels, the cruise line offers adventures to 415 ports of call in 98 countries. Plus, Holland America Line ships offer guests mini-vacations that just last the day to luxurious, … 10 Reasons We Love: Holland America Line<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53175,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[961],"tags":[1374,457,1246],"class_list":["post-53164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-holland-america-line","tag-holland-america-destinations","tag-holland-america-line","tag-holland-america-ships"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53164"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53164\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}