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Holland
America Line . . . A Signature of Excellence
Beginning as a trans-Atlantic mail, cargo and passenger carrier
in 1872, Holland America is now one of the biggest names in commercial
cruising and caters to those seeking a more refined and quieter
alternative to lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival. Their
14 ship fleet is fairly homogenous, and cruisers can expect service
a notch above the competition.
As
the winner of 17 consecutive "Best Overall Cruise Value"
awards from the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society, and consistently
among the highest-rated premium cruise lines year after year in
Conde Nast Traveler's "Readers' Choice Awards" and Travel
+ Leisure magazine's, "World's Best" awards, Holland
America Line is known for gracious and attentive service. Its
ships have one of the highest staff-members-to-guest ratios. Spacious
staterooms average 25 percent larger and verandahs twice as large
as those on other lines' ships. Dining choices include formal
elegance, intimate specialty dining, casual fare and complimentary
24-hour room service.
Holland
America Line's ongoing Signature of Excellence initiative has
invested $525 million in shipboard enhancements including the
Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine "a
state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen" where more than 60
celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations
and classes, Explorations Café powered by the New York
Times, teens-only activity areas, new stateroom amenities including
flat-panel TVs and plush-top Mariner’s Dream Beds.
Holland America Line’s fleet grew to 15 ships, offering nearly
500 cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from
two to 108 days, visit all seven continents and all of Travel
+ Leisure magazine’s "Top 25 Cruise Destinations."
Unique
Features including:
1.
The leader in worldwide premium cruises, Holland America Line
offers the widest selection of cruise destinations and itineraries
among major cruise lines.
2.
Stylish and comfortable ships with extra measures of personal
comfort, staterooms averaging 25-50% larger then other line’s
ships, one of the highest staff members to guests ratios, and
the classic elegance preferred by experienced cruisers.
3.
The perfect choice for multi-generational family groups, with
Club HAL for kids, spa and fitness programs for adults and a range
of dining option for all.
4.
Consistently receives high ratings for guest satisfaction, acknowledged
for exceptional value and has one of the highest repeat factors
in the cruise industry.
5.
Menus are among the most extensive at sea. As You Wish dining
allows guests to choose either traditional pre-set seating and
dining times, or a completely flexible dining schedule.
6.
Enhanced onboard features and programs including the food demos
and classes by shipboard and celebrated chefs in the Culinary
Arts Center presented by Food and Wine magazine.
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