A Tradition of Excellence

Over the course of the company's rich history as first a shipping and passenger line and subsequently a cruise line, Holland America Line's fleet has carried nearly 10 million passengers, either to new lives in the New World or to exotic locales for vacations of a lifetime. Holland America Line marked its 130th anniversary in 2003. Today, Holland America Line leads the cruise industry premium niche by offering virtually unlimited cruise and CruiseTour options that span the globe and satisfy every traveler's appetite for exploration.

The Fleet

12 luxury ships sail to more than 280 ports of call and all seven continents -

Compared to other lines in the same category, Holland America Line ships feature larger staterooms and more private verandahs. Spacious public rooms welcome guests with elegant décor, large arrangements of fresh flowers and multi-million dollar collections of art and artifacts. Wide teak strolling decks are only steps away and offer invigorating ocean air and endless panoramic views.

Holland America Line's five-star fleet includes the 1,848-passenger ms Oosterdam (2003) and ms Zuiderdam (2002); the 793-passenger ms Prinsendam (2002); the 1,380-passenger flagship ms Amsterdam (2000); the 1,316-passenger sister flagship, ms Rotterdam (1997); the 1,440-passenger sister ships ms Zaandam (2000) and ms Volendam (1999); the 1,266-passenger sister ships ms Veendam (1996), ms Ryndam (1994), ms Maasdam (1993) and ms Statendam (1993); and the 1,214-passenger ms Noordam (1984).

Awards & Accolades

Holland America Line's commitment to providing the best in cruise vacations is confirmed by awards and accolades from leaders in the tourism industry.

For the second year in a row, in 2003 Holland America Line's private Caribbean island paradise, Half Moon Cay, won the Editor-in-Chief award for "Best Private Island" in the cruise industry from Porthole Cruise Magazine.

In 2002 Holland America Line was the highest-rated premium cruise line in the "World's Best" award from Travel & Leisure Magazine and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.

In 2002 Holland America Line received "Best Cruise Line" honors for the second year in a row from Recommend Magazine readers.

Holland America Line has received the "World's Best Cruise Value" award from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society for the last 11 years, consistently singled out for recognition over all other cruise lines. The Society's Ocean & Cruise News also awarded "Ship of the Year" honors to the ms Amsterdam (2002), ms Rotterdam (1999 and 2000).

Destinations

Enjoy five-star premium cruising for less with American Way Cruise Vacation's special Holland America Cruises offers. Discounts are offered on all sailings. Get full information online for our currently featured destinations:

	Alaska Cruises
	Asia & Pacific Cruises
	Australia & South Pacific Cruises
	Caribbean Cruises
	Europe & Mediterranean
	Hawaii Cruises
	Mexico Cruises
	Panama Canal Cruises
	South America