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For over 150 years, Holland America Line has introduced guests to new places and new cultures, sharing the transformative power of travel. We invite you to join Holland America Line for an unforgettable experience. Because travel is more than an itinerary, it has the power to change us and our world, journey by journey.

Carefully Crafted Journeys

Balance. Depth. Authenticity. These are the elements Holland America brings to more than 500 itineraries, stopping in 100 countries, the world over. Explorations Central (EXC™) program adds meaning and context, making your journey an even richer experience.

Spacious Mid-Sized Ships

Holland America Line holds true to the timeless elegance of ocean travel. From the moment you step aboard one of Holland America's spacious, mid-sized ships, you’ll feel the difference. Classic nautical lines. Beautiful appointments. Warm, hospitable service.

Immersive Culinary Journeys

Under the guidance of Holland America's Culinary Council® of chefs, fine dining at the Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, Canaletto, Rudi’s Sel de Mer and in the Dining Room is truly memorable. Hone your culinary skills at Port-to-Table shows and workshops.

Exclusive Onboard Activities

Through exciting new partnerships with BBC Earth Experiences; Explorations Central (EXC™) programs and live entertainment, you can continue exploring on board.

Check out our Holland America cruise discounts and take part in the experience. Savor the Journey.

Officers: Dutch/EuropeanCrew: Indonesian/Filipino

Ship	Year Built	Refurbished	Passengers	Rating
Eurodam	2008	2018	2,104
Koningsdam	2016	2018	2,650
Nieuw Amsterdam	2010	2017	2,106
Nieuw Statendam	2018		2,666
Noordam	2006	2019	1,972
Oosterdam	2003	2019	1,964
Rotterdam	2021		2,668
Volendam	1999	2019	1,432
Westerdam	2004	2017	1,964
Zaandam	2000	2018	1,432
Zuiderdam	2002	2017	1,964

Cancel your vacation plans, for any reason, and receive a refund with a Holland America Line Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP). Get a refund of up to 80% of your total cruise vacation with a Standard Plan, or upgrade to the Platinum Plan to receive additional refunds, worldwide emergency assistance and other protections.

5 Reasons to Choose Holland America Line's Cancellation Protection

Cancel before departure for any reason. Cancel up to 24 hours before departure under our Standard Plan or right up to departure with our Platinum Plan. We make it easy with no claims to submit or fine print to review. You get money back. Holland America Line refunds 80-90% of eligible amounts paid, for cancellations up to 24 hours prior to departure (or up to departure with the Platinum Plan). No exclusions for pre-existing conditions for either Standard or Platinum Plans. Same price for all ages. We offer the same excellent protection for everyone, at the same cost. Easy book. Cancellation Protection Plans can be booked until the date cancellation fees begin to accrue (varies by cruise). Opt in when making your booking or visit Manage my Bookings to add a plan to your existing reservation.

Our Standard and Platinum plans at a glance

Unforeseen events do happen. When you book your next cruise, be sure to ask about our Cancellation Protection Plans to protect your cruise investment.

This is only a brief description of the programs – see additional details below

* In addition to Holland America Line's baggage liability

** Trip interruption benefits apply at the start of your scheduled travel (sea, land and/or air) arrangements made by Holland America Line.

+ Additional benefits underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

◊ Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services provided by CareFree Travel Assistance TM

NOTE: CPP Standard is available to all guests, regardless of residency (excluding permanent residents of the United Kingdom).

CPP Platinum is not available to residents of New York State, Quebec, Puerto Rico or the United Kingdom.

CPP Standard Cancellation Plan Details

Our Standard Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP Standard Plan) will allow you, for any reason, to provide written cancellation up to 24 hours prior to the start of your scheduled travel (sea, land and/or air) arrangements made by Holland America Line and receive a refund equal to 80% of the eligible amounts paid to Holland America Line. CPP Standard is available to all guests, regardless of residency, excluding permanent residents of the United Kingdom.

In addition, Holland America Line (HAL) automatically assumes an additional $500 (USD) of liability for lost, damaged or delayed baggage of guests who purchase the CPP Standard Plan still subject, however, to the limitations in our baggage policies. For example, we do not cover losses while baggage is in the custody of airlines.

Please note: The CPP Standard Plan is not insurance – this is an optional purchase offered by and administered by Holland America Line. It may be added to your reservation to provide you with trip cancellation protection for up to 24 hours prior to the start of your scheduled travel. It provides no rights other than those explained above. For example, it does not protect double-triple-quad occupancy rates should one or more members of your party cancel, nor does it cover expenses for unused services due to trip interruption.

The CPP Standard Plan is available for purchase prior to the date on which cancellation fees begin to accrue. Payment is due at time of purchase. The cost of CPP Standard is non-refundable. The per person, per cruise cost is listed with the cruise fares.

CPP Platinum Cancellation Plan Details

Our Platinum Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP Platinum) enables you to supplement the benefits provided under the CPP Standard Plan with higher cancellation reimbursement and extends the eligible cancellation period up until the start of your scheduled travel (sea, land and/or air) arrangements made by Holland America Line. CPP Platinum also provides insurance coverage for trip delays and interruptions, medical expenses and much more. In addition, CPP Platinum includes 24-hour worldwide emergency assistance services.

CPP Platinum is comprised of the following:

Cancel for Any Reason Waiver - Provided by Holland America Line

You may cancel for any reason prior to the start of your scheduled travel (sea, land and/or air) arrangements made by Holland America Line and receive reimbursement equal to 90% of the eligible amounts paid to Holland America Line. Note: CPP Platinum does not protect double-triple-quad occupancy rates should one or more members of your party cancel prior to departure.

TRAVEL INSURANCE PROGRAM - Underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies, Columbus, OH

Trip Interruption: Enables you to cancel or interrupt your cruise vacation for illness, injury or death to you, an immediate family member or a traveling companion, as well as certain other non-medical reasons affecting you or your traveling companion, and receive up to 150% of your cruise vacation cost. Trip Delay: If you miss the departure of your cruise due to carrier-caused delays or other specified reasons, you could be reimbursed up to $500 for additional accommodations, meals and “catch-up” transportation expenses. Baggage Protection: If your baggage or personal property is lost or damaged, you could be reimbursed up to $1,000. If your bags are delayed or misdirected by a common carrier for more than 24 hours, you could be reimbursed up to $500 for the purchase of necessary personal effects. Medical Expense Coverage: Should you become injured or sick during your vacation, you could be reimbursed up to $10,000 for medical expenses. Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: In the event that serious illness or injury requires air or ground transportation to a specialized facility or to return home, you could be provided up to $50,000 in covered medical services and supplies (coordinated by our 24-hour assistance provider) to help ensure your safe transport. Repatriation coverage provides for shipment of remains in the event of death during the cruise vacation. This plan provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

WORLDWIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - Services Provided by CareFree Travel AssistanceTM

Provides 24-hour assistance services including: pre-cruise health, safety and weather information; assistance with travel changes; lost luggage assistance; emergency cash transfer assistance; emergency medical and dental assistance; lost travel document assistance; and emergency medical payment assistance.

Note that the benefits and services provided in CPP Platinum are available only to guests who enroll in and pay the appropriate program cost to Holland America Line. Payment of the required cruise deposit does not automatically activate enrollment in CPP Platinum Protection. In order to activate enrollment, you must pay the appropriate program costs in addition to the required cruise deposit amount.

IMPORTANT: This is only a brief description of the program

The CPP Platinum Plan is in effect for cancellations for any reason up to the start of your scheduled travel. Other benefits and services provided in CPP Platinum are effective once you depart on your trip.

The CPP Platinum Plan is optional and available for purchase prior to the date on which cancellation fees begin to accrue. Payment is due at time of purchase. The cost of the cancellation portion of CPP Platinum is non-refundable. The per person, per cruise cost is listed with the cruise fares. Note that CPP Platinum is not available to residents of New York State, Quebec, Puerto Rico, or the United Kingdom.

This is not a complete description of all benefits and limitations. For full terms and conditions of coverage, ask your Vacations To Go cruise counselor. Prices, terms, and conditions listed in this summary are subject to change without notice, and need to be reconfirmed with your Vacations To Go cruise counselor at the time of booking.

If you book a Holland America cruise, you can purchase insurance from Holland America or from the independent insurance provider, Generali Global Assistance (formerly CSA Travel Protection). to see details of the Go Plan from Generali Global Assistance.

To reserve your cabin and lock in the final price, you will be required to place a deposit on your cruise. After you have placed a deposit to secure your reservation, you will be asked to pay the remaining balance of your fare at the final payment due date.

Deposit and Final Payment

Note: Select promotions require full payment at the time of booking.

Holland America accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card.

Cancellation and Refunds

Penalties may apply if you cancel or change your reservation. Penalties can be up to 100% of the amount paid, and deposits are often non-refundable. We recommend purchasing insurance to protect against covered unexpected events. Please check with your Vacations To Go cruise counselor for cancellation and refund policies for Holland America cruises.

Holland America ships boast extensive dining options including "light & healthy" items, continental and ethnic cuisines, and vegetarian dishes. In fact, Holland America's cuisine is so diverse and enticing that the entire fleet has been inducted into the prestigious Confrerie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, a gourmet society founded in Paris and devoted to promoting the pleasures of the table.

Main Dining Room Policies: Holland America offers passengers dining-time flexibility with its As You Wish program. During booking, guests can choose either the traditional dining arrangements with an early and late seating or choose a flexible dining plan. The early and late seating times for the traditional plan can vary by ship or itinerary, but are usually at around 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., respectively. Guests that opt for the flexible plan will have until 4:00 p.m. to make a reservation at any of the ship’s restaurants, or they can walk in anytime during the dining hours of 5:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The As You Wish open seating option is available on all Holland America ships.

Dress Code: With the exception of two gala nights, the dress code is smart casual. Appropriate attire for men is slacks and a collared shirt, while women are advised to wear slacks and blouse, a sundress or a pantsuit. For gala dinners, men should wear a jacket and tie, and women should wear an evening gown or cocktail dress. Shorts, t-shirts and swimwear are never permitted in the main dining room and jeans are not permitted at dinner.

Beverage Policy: All beverages except tea, coffee, juice and water are at an additional cost.

Special Requests: Special meals are available including low-calorie, vegetarian, no MSG, low/no sodium and low/no cholesterol meals, as well as sugar-free and fat-free desserts. Kosher meals are available on all ships and itineraries and must be requested at least 90 days prior to sailing.

All dining rooms onboard Holland America ships are smoke-free.

Click on any ship name below for more detailed information about the dining options for each Holland America ship:

For the comfort of all of our guests, all staterooms (cabins), showrooms and most other indoor areas are designated non-smoking. No smoking of any kind will be permitted on any stateroom verandah.

Designated Smoking Areas

Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Westerdam, Zuiderdam

Sea View Bar area Oak Room (Noordam only, including cigar and pipe smoking) Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam

Sea View Bar area Casino-smoking is allowed in designated areas for active players only and only when outside of 12NM from the Netherlands Volendam, Zaandam

Sea View Bar area Casino-smoking is allowed in designated areas for active players only and only when outside of 12NM from the Netherlands Sports Deck, outside Crow's Nest Cigar and pipe smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the ship; it is only permitted on the outside decks where smoking is otherwise allowed.

Electronic cigarettes are not permitted in staterooms or in other public areas of the ship other than designated smoking areas.

Any guest who smokes inside staterooms or on verandahs in violation of our policy will be charged a US$250 cleaning fee per day of violation and will risk being removed from the ship for repeated violations.