What is Holland America cruise line known for?

For 150 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling worldwide itineraries, you've come to the right place.



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Holland-America is far from a luxury cruise line. Along with Celebrity and Princess, it is just above the mainstream cruise line level of Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, etc. With the premium lines you generally get somewhat better food and service and fewer kids.

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For 150 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, award-winning service, exquisite dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs and compelling worldwide itineraries, you've come to the right place.

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Today, following intense efforts to attract younger passengers, about 25% of the line's guests are under age 55 (with the average age being 57), with a few young families peppering the mix, especially in summers and during holiday weeks.

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Holland America stands beside Celebrity at the top of the major cruise line ratings. Holland America has been known to cater to an older crowd, but that is an image they are working on changing and they do have programs for all ages.

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Holland America Holland isn't technically an adult-only cruise line, but anyone who has cruised on their stately ocean ships will tell you that kids are few and far between, and they aren't the target demographic for this cruise line that happily skews older.

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Yes, there are many fellow Mariners of retirement age, but Holland America Line isn't just for old people. While we might be some of the younger cruisers on HAL ships, we are not alone. The cruise line does offer youth programs; although, it is more family-friendly than it is family-focused.

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Guests are eligible for Star Mariner membership after one qualifying cruise; 2-Star after 30 Cruise Day credits; 3-Star after 75 Cruise Day credits; 4-Star after 200 Cruise Day credits; 5-Star after 500 Cruise Day credits. Eligible cruises exclude all reduced cruise fare (Employee, Friends & Family, vendor rates, etc.)

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Pricing is dependent on several factors, including ship booked, destination and length of cruise; when compared to weeklong Princess cruise fares, Holland America prices tend to be pretty comparable, though entry-level and suite pricing can be less expensive than on Princess Cruises.

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Instead, you'll swap out those kid standards for pub crawls between various onboard bars, drag performances, sex advice comedy shows, vibrators for sale in the commissary, and tattoo parlors (get an anchor! You're at sea!).

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