Holland America Line's extraordinary South Pacific itineraries offer the exotic without having to fly! Holland America offers extended Pacific crossings which include Hawaii and Tahiti all from San Diego. With their unique ports of call, and award-winning shore excursions, even guests who have previously cruised or visited the South Pacific will experience something new.
Let your Pacific island dreams come true in the exotic landscapes of New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa and Hawaii. Discover a world of ancient mysteries in the Maori Haka and aboriginal didgeridoo. Witness the dramatic beauty of Fiordland National Park. Be among the few to see Tasmanian devils and wombats in their native habitat.
Delivering a Premium Cruise Experience That Will Exceed Your Expectations
As part of our ongoing Signature of Excellence program, we continue to add enhancements and new features to our fleet of ships, including dramatic new public areas and stateroom upgrades, as well as expanding our enrichment program. Five ships, the ms Maasdam, ms Statendam, ms Ryndam, ms Veendam and ms Rotterdam now have new venues, staterooms, decor and more.
Under the latest series of enhancements, we are introducing new soft goods, new carpeting, completely renovated bathrooms, new Spa staterooms and, on Veendam and Rotterdam, the innovative Lanai stateroom. Lanai staterooms feature doors that open directly onto the walk-around lower promenade, while Spa staterooms located near the Greenhouse Spa offer exclusive amenities such as an organic cotton bathrobe and slippers, yoga mat, water fountain, special room service menus and treatments, and more. Additionally, on all ships, staterooms feature the Mariner Dream Bed with premium plush Euro-top mattress and high-quality cotton bed linens, flat-screen TVs and bathroom enhancements ranging from deluxe bathrobes to lighted, magnifying make-up mirrors. All suites include comfortable bed duvets, fully-stocked mini-bars, DVD players with access to an extensive DVD library, personalized stationery and use of the exclusive concierge-staffed Neptune Lounge.
Public area highlights include:
- Mix, a new bar concept with three specialty lounges serving their namesakes: Martinis, Champagne and Spirits & Ales.
- Showroom at Sea, a glamorous nightclub with performances featuring Broadway entertainers.
- A new resort pool feature called The Retreat, complete with an upscale pizzeria and a giant LED screen for evening movies.
- Canaletto, a complimentary Italian restaurant comes to life for dinner with gourmet Italian selections.
The exceptional onboard cruise experience delivered by Holland America Line and the Signature of Excellence enhancements appeal to discerning cruisers who prefer mid-sized ships, personalized service, five-star dining, and sophisticated ambiance throughout both public areas and staterooms. To date, Holland America Line has invested more than $566 million into Signature of Excellence.
Always at the heart of the Holland America cruise experience is a warm and award-winning style of service that is never in the way and never out of reach. Expect excellence: we sail with nearly one crew member for every two guests, for the impeccable service that has long defined classic cruising. On board the cruise ships of Holland America Line you'll discover a luxurious experience that is modern, fresh and appealing - in an ambiance that is timeless and refined.
You will easily fall into the rhythm of relaxing and inspiring days onboard, with a wealth of cruise activities and enrichment programs for your pleasure. One day you might opt for a hot stone massage in our luxurious Greenhouse Spa and Salon, another day elect to attend a cooking demonstration in the world class Culinary Arts Center, improve your golf swing or spend time at one of the pools. Discovery, both of new countries and new places within ourselves, is the true spirit of world travel. You'll find worlds of education, activity, enrichment and inspiration onboard Holland America Line cruise ships.
Public rooms, with rich, polished woods and soft leather furniture create an inviting ambiance in which to gather. Staterooms filled with all manner of sophisticated amenities beckon you to retreat for hours. There is a certain kind of elegance that never goes out of style, inviting you to relax into a world of comfort and easy elegance aboard the spacious cruise ships of Holland America Line.
Breathe deep the tropical perfume of the Pacific islands: Hawaii, Samoa and Fiji. Savor exquisitely fresh mango, papaya and pineapple from local island markets. Gaze at the majestic natural beauty of New Zealand's fjords and southern alps. Experience a world of ancient aboriginal traditions in the haunting sounds of the didgeridoo. Revel in the cosmopolitan attractions of Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland on our Australia cruises. Be among the few to explore Tasmania on a New Zealand cruise. Holland America Line's Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruise vacations will enchant your senses.
