Originally the Dutch-American Steamship Company founded in 1873 with headquarters in Rotterdam, Holland America Line is today the premium brand of Carnival Cruise Lines. At the end of the century the shipping company initiates a transatlantic passenger line between Rotterdam and New York. Since more than 140 years Holland America Line has been supplying travel products of the excellent quality.
The fleet of HAL consists of 15 ships subdivided in different classes depending on the size (S-Class, R-Class, Vista-Class) and easy to recognize: all the names of the ships end with –dam. On board of the ships of Holland America Line you will experience unforgettable moments that will always remain in your memory as the most beautiful travel impressions. Die MS Prinsendam is the smallest ship of the fleet operating only when the voyage is longer than 60 days. On board of all the ships you discover the impressive atmosphere, exceptional service and a very special ambience.
HAL takes you to the most beautiful destinations in the world: the Caribbean, Europe, Australia and New Zeeland, Arabia and Africa, Hawaii and Tahiti, Alaska and Yukon, Asia and the Pacific Ocean, South America and the Antarctic. Go on board of Holland America Line ships and discover the destinations of your dreams!