Holland America Cruise Line

Main Attractions: The Holland America fleet of ships are among the most spacious at sea having been designed to carry fewer guests than other ships in their class. While not available on all ships, some of the main attractions are the $2 million plus collection of artwork and antiques, two outdoor swimming pools, the Opulent Greenhouse Spa and Salon, Piano Bar, Casino and Sports Cafe and Internet "hotspots" for laptop internet connectivity.

Enrichment and Personal Growth Programs: There is a Culinary Arts Center with a state of the art demonstration kitchen for gourmet presentations and cooking classes, Explorations Speaker Series on cruises 10 days or longer and great shore excursions, Other activities include yoga, pilates, weight training and gaming lessons

Ballroom Dance Facilities: Holland America offers a variety of musical styles performed live in their bars and lounges, from a string ensemble to a rocking band. There are also social hosts for dinner and dancing on cruises of 14 days or longer.

Dance Cruises: Click here to check our Dance Cruise Calendar for up and coming dance cruises on the Holland America Cruise Line with a dance group.

Accommodations. Known as an Elite Fleet of ships, the staterooms on the Holland America Ships are graciously decorated and loaded with amenities inlcuidng elegant bathrobes, luxurious beds, no-host mini-bar service, flatscreen televisions and DVD players. The Penthouse Verandah Suites are magnificent and include premium duvets, oversize bath towels and soft cotton bathrobes, binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise, hors d'oeuvres served before dinner just to name a few.

Dining: Expect a truly memorable dining experience on Holland America ships where the main dining area is graced with Rosenthal china and crisp white table linens. There is a choice of 4 dinner seatings where executive chefs serve up a 5 course menu each evening. Other dining options are the Pinnacle Grill, Lido Restaurant, the Terrace Grill on deck, Explorations Cafe or complimentary in-room dining. Don't miss the hand-dipped chocolates in the Explorer's Lounge.

Main Daytime Attractions:There is an Exploration Cafe with more than 2,000 books, music listening stations and internet, a Culinary Arts Center presented by Food and Wine magazine, Beauty salon, duty-free shopping, two outdoor swimming pools, two-tired show lounge and Greenhouse Spa and Salon.

Main Evening Activities: The Holland America Cruise ships definitely come alive at night and have been voted "Best Onboard Entertainment" by the Onboard Services Magazine. You'll enjoy lavish Las Vegas style production shows, talented vocalists, illunionists, comedians and variety acts, Casino, gaming, movies, Piana Bar, Two-tired Show Lounge, Two-tired dining room, Pinnacle Grill, Extensive wine cellar, Crow's Nest Nightclub and a late night Disco. .