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.

As a Holland America guest, your comfort is our priority. The moment you step on board, a white-gloved steward will escort you to your stateroom where you will find all the comforts of home, as well as a few of the surprises that have made Holland America Line the world's finest premium cruise line. Allow us the pleasure of welcoming you aboard our fleet and you'll experience why our guests choose – and return to – Holland America Line.

Building on 130 years of tradition, Holland America Line is one of the highest-rated cruise lines in the world. Best Overall Cruise Value (15 consecutive years) World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society, Ocean & Cruise News. High Deluxe Five-Star-Plus Rating World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society. International Five Star Diamond Award The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Best Cruise Line, Europe Travel Weekly, Readers' Choice Awards. Top Five Cruise Lines Celebrated Living magazine. Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards have consistently recognized Holland America for excellence. Allow us the pleasure of welcoming you aboard and you'll soon experience why guests choose Holland America Line again and again.

Destinations: Holland America Line's fleet of 15 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to more than 320 ports. Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, including Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal.

Spacious, Luxurious Ships: Holland America operates some of the most spacious ships at sea. Designed to carry fewer guests, our ships feature expansive, multi-tiered public rooms and well-appointed staterooms that are 25 percent larger than those of other premium cruise lines.

World-Class Dining: From fresh, casual breakfasts on deck to elegant, five-course dinners in the main dining room and intimate, reservations-only restaurants, Holland America's chefs prepare and serve hundreds of mouthwatering dishes. Naturally, you'll savor gourmet entrées, but be sure to sample signature touches like complimentary hors d'oeuvres, espresso drinks and handmade chocolates.

Convenience and Service: Although you'll visit several ports of call with us, you'll unpack only once. In addition, you'll enjoy impeccable service from the very moment you step on board. Holland America Line crew members will handle your luggage, attend to your room, help you choose shore excursions and assist you with anything else you may need.

There are lectures by naturalists, noted authors or celebrities included in the price. On-board sports and fitness centers are yours to use and part of the experience. So is entertainment, from lavish Vegas-style revues to intimate cabaret acts. And there's one element that distinguishes a cruise from all other vacations. That's the voyage itself. That may sound obvious, but think about it.

You're being transported from port to port in the most civilized fashion possible. You're not paying for an airline ticket, or taking a car, bus or train. You do what you like, eat what you like, sleep as long as you like and then you're someplace new. It's an experience no hotel can offer. Activities from dawn to dusk. Life on board your Holland America ship is always exciting. Because there’s always something happening. Join in myriad planned activities, or enjoy quiet time in superb surroundings. Huge bouquets of fresh, fragrant flowers are everywhere. Priceless antiques and artwork line the halls.

And each features a teak promenade that completely encircles the ship, which means there will always be room for you at the rail for sunset watching. Holland America ships are worlds apart from others sailing the globe. And never has the Holland America Five-Star fleet been so attractive. Today, with 14 spacious luxury ships in our five-star fleet - three in our spectacular new Vista Class - we continue to travel the world's waterways, sailing to more than 320 ports of call and visiting scenic cruising destinations on all seven continents.

Holland America Line's fleetwide Signature of Excellence enhancements feature new programs and amenities 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 will provide cooking demonstrations and classes - Explorations Café powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new cabin amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush-top Mariner's Dream Beds.

Holland America Line Signature of Excellence enhancements encompass virtually every area of our ships and range from new state-of-the-art facilities and public areas to new services and amenities. Ongoing Signature of Excellence enhancements include these additional amenities: Premium Plush Euro-Top mattresses - Highest-quality cotton bed linens - Large, plush towels and deluxe terry bathrobes - Massage shower heads - Lighted, magnifying make-up mirrors - Salon-quality dryers - Welcome basket of fresh fruit - Elegant stainless-steel ice buckets and beverage serving trays.

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