Cruise news (ms Rotterdam-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America partners with Lindt for exclusive onboard chocolate experience
HAL-Holland America Line has announced a collaboration with Lindt & Sprungli (USA), the creators of LINDOR truffles and the USA's leading premium...
June 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's ship MS Rotterdam tests biofuel for reduced emissions
HAL-Holland America Line has initiated a long-term biofuel trial on its flagship, ms Rotterdam, employing 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while...
May 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's ms Rotterdam sets sail with 100% biofuel for Norwegian Fjord cruises
HAL-Holland America Line's flagship MS Rotterdam has embarked on a significant long-term trial utilizing 100% low carbon intensity biofuel during the...
May 3, 2024 - Accidents
Search underway for missing crew overboard from Holland America's cruise ship MS Rotterdam
A maritime search operation has been initiated following reports of a crew member going overboard from HAL-Holland America Line's ship ms...
April 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line achieves dual MSC&ASC certifications for Sustainable Seafood Sourcing
HAL-Holland America Line has made maritime history by becoming the inaugural global cruise line to attain both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and...
April 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America achieves fleetwide shore power installation
HAL-Holland America Line has achieved a significant sustainability milestone with the completion of shore power installation on its entire fleet. MS...
September 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's 2025 European voyages open for booking
HAL-Holland America Line's 2025 European season is now open for booking, offering an array of diverse, destination-focused itineraries. This season...
August 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America marks 150th anniversary in Rotterdam
MS Rotterdam, HAL-Holland America Line's flagship, arrived at Port Rotterdam (Netherlands) on April 18th, following a 150th Anniversary Transatlantic...
April 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America adds Boston/Bermuda/longer itineraries for 2024-2025 Caribbean season
Longer cruises in the Caribbean were scheduled by HAL-Holland America for winter 2024-2025, including the return of visits to Bermuda. Boston...
March 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
5 cruise ships to visit Port Dover (England UK) for the first time in 2023
With new waterfront facilities, such as a stunning marina expected to open soon, plans for future expansion of the terminals, and a sustainable...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's 2024 Europe season to feature new itineraries & homeports
For HAL-Holland America's 2024 Europe season, the line is adding a number of new itineraries that combine regions, increasing the number of sailings...
December 26, 2022 - Accidents
HAL's cruise ship MS Rotterdam rescues styrofoam raft with 14 Cuban migrants in the Caribbean
A cruise ship rescued a styrofoam raft that had 14 people on it in the dead of night in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. 13 men and 1 woman were...
November 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America partners with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
HAL-Holland America announced it will partner with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization that is dedicated...
October 24, 2022 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line's newest ship MS Rotterdam recreates the company’s first voyage
On October 15, 1872, a group of sixty immigrants boarded a HAL-Holland America ship and set sail for NYC New York. This was HAL's very first voyage...
October 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America removes pre-cruise COVID testing
HAL-Holland America is removing pre-cruise COVID testing requirements for guests boarding select voyages in Europe this summer. In a letter to...
July 3, 2022