Posts tagged: Holland America

Out to sea with the family

By T. Foster Jones In the past, when booking a cruise, it often seemed that one’s choices were either a refined voyage geared exclusively towards adults or a circus-like atmosphere teeming with kids. As the industry evolved, Holland America coming out on top for big ships that caters to families of all ages.  Well-traveled passengers [...]

Thursday December 23rd, 2010 in , , , , , | No Comments »

The Tooth Fairy Visits Noordam

Mark Pells is Noordam’s hotel manager.  He made sure one of his younger guests was taken care while onboard.   He is able to create those “once-in-a-lifetime” experiences for his guests. One of Noordam’s younger guests, Kara, was about to lose her front tooth and told Mark on the gangway that she was concerned that the [...]

Friday August 27th, 2010 in , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Holland America Spent $525 million to Upgrade Ships

The fleetwide “Signatures of Excellence overhaul, cost Holland America over $525 million, and also left the ms Veendam with tastefully remodeled cabins.  For example, the new class of ocean-view accommodations called lanai staterooms, with sliding glass doors that open onto a common deck.  The doors have a one-way mirrored coating on the outside, ensuring privacy [...]

Wednesday August 25th, 2010 in , , , , , | 8 Comments »

Experience the Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury cruise liner: the ms Volendam

You no longer have to imagine yourself traveling to Australia – it can now become a reality. Take on a once-in-a-lifetime journey on the ms Volendam. While you step onboard, your eyes will be enchanted by a 3-story Atrium at the heart of the ship, spacious public rooms, and an abundance of art & artifacts [...]

Friday August 20th, 2010 in , , , , | 1 Comment »

Party at Sea with PAULA DEEN

Join Paula Dean onboard the brand new Ms Nieuw Amsterdam – sails round-trip Ft. Lauderdale to the Western Caribbean, January 30-February 6, 2011. Depending on who you book with you might even be able to obtain some pretty exciting amenities.  This cruise is filling up quickly as you can imagine. Paula Deen has many loyal [...]

Friday July 30th, 2010 in , , , , | No Comments »