10-night Newfoundland & New England Discovery Cruise



- $50 per Couple Shipboard Credit*
*Amenities may not be combinable with all fares shown. Additional restrictions may apply.
- 10-night Cruise
- Meals
- Entertainment
Itinerary

Destination | Arrival | Departure |
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Montreal | Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 | Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 |
Montréal is truly an experience: old world charm, French joie de vivre and a modern style all its own. Montreal is a stunning city to visit and there is so much to see. Along the St. Lawrence River many people come to take a horse-drawn calèche ride through cobbled streets for romantic moments. Just miles away are the skyscrapers of the city as they tower above the city’s businesses and restaurants. Montreal is the world’s second largest French-speaking City. It's top ten attractions are: The Biosphere, Old Montreal, Biodome de Montreal, Musee d'Art Contemporain, Montreal Botanical Gardens, Chinatown, Notre-Dame Basilica, Insectarium, Cours Mont-Royal, and the Canadian Centre for Architecture. | ||
Quebec City | Sunday, Sep 01, 2024 | Sunday, Sep 01, 2024 |
Because Quebec City is Canada’s most historic city and the only walled city in North America, it was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Treasure by. Visitors are greeted by an authentic, profoundly French city. The city features winding, cobbled streets with 17th- and 18th-century stone houses and churches, graceful parks and squares, and many monuments. Great emphasis has been placed on Québec nationalism, and the city has become a symbol of glorious French heritage. Visit the oldest church in Québec, Our Lady of Victory, dating from 1688. See the cellars of Maison des Vins, where Québec Société des Alcools sells more than 1,000 kinds of rare vintage wines in a warehouse dating from 1689. See the exhibits at Civilization Museum. The most striking building is celebrated landmark Château Frontenac. Looming high above St. Lawrence, the turreted building with its slanting, copper roof is an impressive sight. Built to accommodate colonial governors, it is now a hostelry. | ||
Baie-Comeau (Comeau Bay) | Monday, Sep 02, 2024 | Monday, Sep 02, 2024 |
Baie-Comeau is a city in the province of Quebec. It is on the Saint Lawrence River where the river’s constant presence will leave a lasting impression on all visitors. Traversing the waters visitors will see marine mammals and wild ducks, among other wildlife. Additionally, a network of bike paths crisscross the cities many parks allowing visitors to take in the city's stunning architecture and landscapes. | ||
Havre-Saint-Pierre | Tuesday, Sep 03, 2024 | Tuesday, Sep 03, 2024 |
The picturesque scenery of Havre-Saint-Pierre's chain of islands is an excellent get away for outdoor and nature lovers. If water is your game of choice there is sailing, rafting, kayaking, and boat tours to enjoy. Anglers will also have an excellent time pursuing world-class trout and salmon in the clear water rivers and lakes. | ||
Corner Brook | Wednesday, Sep 04, 2024 | Wednesday, Sep 04, 2024 |
The City of Corner Brook - in Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador province - is nestled among the Long Range Mountains, which are a continuation of the Appalachian Mountain belt, stretching up from Georgia in the southern United States. Theatre and art are alive in Corner Brook. Corner Brook is Newfoundland and Labrador's "Host City" and is ideally positioned to host major sporting events. Experience picturesquesque Corner Brook from many groomed walking trails or visit the Captain James Cook Monument and bask in the glory of the sun setting over the Bay of Islands. Step back in time at the Corner Brook Museum and Archives or the Railway Society of Newfoundland Historic Train Site. Explore the downtown area and discover unique gifts and crafts and dine out in one of the City's many fine restaurants. Take a scenic drive along the coast of the Bay of Islands or have a more extreme adventure in Gros Morne National Park, just one hour away. | ||
St. Anthony | Thursday, Sep 05, 2024 | Thursday, Sep 05, 2024 |
St. Anthony is one of Canada's easternmost points and packs in a milennium of Newfoundland history. Nearby are Gros Morne National Park and L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Park, as well as an old Basque whaling site and a museum that celebrates the life of Wilfred Grenfell—"the doctor who went out into the cold." A recreated Viking settlement features longboats and sod huts, authentically replicating an ancient town built by hardy Norsemen. | ||
St. John's, Newfoundland | Friday, Sep 06, 2024 | Friday, Sep 06, 2024 |
St. John's, a classic harbor city, is capital of Newfoundland. Old accents and customs are common, yet Saint John is still modern. The city recently celebrated its 500th anniversary as a modern city with preserved heritage and culture. It offers old world charm, unique architectural and historic landmarks, fine cuisine and many other attractions. Historic downtown features unique sites, such as Cabot Tower on Signal Hill overlooking the harbor and the city. The famous friendliness, hospitality and charm of the people of Saint John, plus the Newfoundland folk music found in many of the lively waterfront bars, ensure a perfect visit. A 3 mile Rennies River Trail cuts through the city along a wooded stream and ends at the only public fluvarium in North America, where in late October/early November one can observe spawning brown and brook trout in their natural habitat through underwater windows. The Bowring Victorian park was donated by the wealthy Bowring family in 1911, and resembles the parks of London after which is was modeled. | ||
At Sea | Saturday, Sep 07, 2024 | Saturday, Sep 07, 2024 |
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Halifax (Nova Scotia) | Sunday, Sep 08, 2024 | Sunday, Sep 08, 2024 |
Halifax is Atlantic Canada’s center of business, research and education. Strong emphasis is placed on cultural diversity, historic restorations and the preservation of heritage and culture. The Halifax Citadel Fortress dominates downtown Halifax. Take a stroll along the waterfront past restored buildings and warehouses of Historic Properties, or a walk in delightful Public Gardens, the oldest Victorian gardens in North America. Halifax’s sister city of Dartmouth lies on the opposite shore and is reached via the oldest saltwater ferry in North America. The spectacular view of Halifax harbor makes the trip worthwhile. Housed in former Dominion Building, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia features Nova Scotia folk art and maritime artists. A two-hour walk will easily show you the major highlights of historic and scenic Halifax. Visit Historic Properties, St. Paul’s Church and Province House, the latter two being the oldest buildings in the city. Granite Springs is rated one of the finest 18-hole golf courses in Atlantic Canada. | ||
Portland, ME | Monday, Sep 09, 2024 | Monday, Sep 09, 2024 |
Maine's largest city, Portland is known for its stately elms, historic homes and restored waterfront area. Considered the gateway to "Down East" Maine, this coastal city is a great spot to enjoy Maine lobster fresh from the sea. Visit Longfellow's boyhood home or explore Portland Headlight, the oldest lighthouse in constant use today. Nearby is Freeport, home of a large selection of discount and outlet stores. | ||
Boston | Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024 | Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024 |
The history and bricklaid beauty of Boston is easy to enjoy. Follow the Freedom Trail past Old North Church, Paul Revere Park, Fanieul Hall, the Commons, Old Ironsides and more landmarks of America's birth. Across the Charles River is Cambridge and Harvard. Venture to Marblehead and Salem to the south, or Lexington and Concord to the north. Back in town, have clam chowder at the warf or great Italian food in North End. |
Detailed Pricing

Large Interior Stateroom
Category: N Size approx.: 182–293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 4 guests.
Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Generous storage. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming.
Inclusions | Rates |
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Cruise Only Terms and conditions |
$ 3099 PER PERSON |
Deck Plans
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Special dietary requests, such as vegetarian, diabetic or gluten-free meals, are easily accommodated with advance notice. Kosher meals and a Health Conscious Dining option are also available. To arrange special meals, please contact the Ship Services Department at 1-800-541-1576 at least 90 days prior to departure.
Food Allergies
For guests with food intolerances or allergies that are NOT life-threatening, please contact the Ship Services Department at (800)541-1576.
For guests with life-threatening food allergies, guests are asked to provide detailed information to the Access & Compliance Department by completing a Special Requirements Information (SRI) Form. Guests should indicate on this form which foods may potentially cause a severe reaction. Guests with a variety of severe food allergies sail with Holland America Line regularly. The galley staff on board is accustomed to and experienced in dealing with these types of needs. The galley itself has many different areas of food preparation, which can help reduce the possibility of cross-contamination. It is important to note, however, that meals are prepared in mass quantities on board, thus there is always the possibility of some cross-contamination. As such, Holland America Line cannot guarantee that a guest will not come in contact with those items. Although the Access & Compliance Department will provide the ship with an advance notice of all food allergies detailed on an SRI submitted to them, it is recommended that guests also contact the Dining Room Manager upon boarding to review the details of these special dietary needs.
If passengers become ill or injured during the voyage and the diagnostic and/or care needs exceed the capabilities of the infirmary, passengers will be transferred to medical facilities ashore.
Please note: Medicare and many health insurance plans DO NOT cover the cost of medical care at sea, in foreign countries, or for air evacuation. Guests are encouraged to obtain travel medical insurance prior to travel in order to be reimbursed for services rendered.
Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise.
If you are pregnant, a physician’s letter must be provided stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel, and the pregnancy is not high risk. Please also include your name, booking number, ship and sailing date.
Please fax letters to Holland America's Access & Compliance Department at 800-577-1731. Or they can be mailed to:
Holland America Line
Attention: Access & Compliance Department, 2nd floor
300 Elliott Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119
Guests are urged to have their letter mailed or faxed in as soon as possible after making a reservation.
For the comfort of all guests, smoking is prohibited in all staterooms, showrooms, and most other indoor areas. While smoking is not permitted in staterooms, guests are allowed to smoke on stateroom verandahs. Smoking is also permitted on certain other designated, outside decks. The designated smoking areas for all ships are as follows unless otherwise noted.
- Stateroom verandahs
- Casino (Active players only)
- Seaview Bar
- Outside Decks
- Sports Deck
Cigar and pipe smoking is NOT allowed anywhere inside the ship; it is only permitted on the outside decks where smoking is allowed and on stateroom verandahs.
Electronic cigarettes are permitted in staterooms but not in other public areas of the ship other than on outside decks designated as smoking areas.
Any guest caught smoking inside their stateroom will be considered in violation of Holland America's smoking policy, and will be charged a US$250 cleaning fee per day of violation.
Holland America Line is committed to providing safe, easy, and accessible accommodations for all persons with disabilities, to the extent that is feasible. However, some needs require adequate time to prepare for a guest's arrival. It is recommended that guests make every effort to contact the Access & Compliance Department and submit a Special Requirements Information (SRI) Form well in advance of the departure of their cruise and/or cruisetour. It is recommended that an SRI form be submitted immediately upon booking, or a minimum of 45 days prior to departure.
Guests who are unable to care for their basic needs (e.g. dressing, eating, and attending safety drills) MUST have a capable traveling companion. The medical staff on board is not available for daily care unless an individual is hospitalized in the ship's Medical Center. In limited situations (either on board or ashore), Holland America may find it necessary to ask the individual to make alternative travel arrangements, such as if an individual with a disability is unable to satisfy certain specified safety and other criteria, even when provided with appropriate auxiliary aids and services.
Wheelchair-Accessible Staterooms
Holland America Line vessels have specially designed staterooms for guests who use wheelchairs. If you have not booked a wheelchair accessible staterooms, but instead will be using a standard stateroom, it is important to know about some limitations that adversely impact maneuverability, especially ingress and egress into bathrooms. For example, bathroom dimensions, doorsills, and the height of bathtubs in standard staterooms are often difficult to negotiate for guests who have limited mobility. Additionally, standard stateroom doors and hallways may be too narrow for a wheelchair or scooter* to maneuver into and out of the stateroom.
*Note: For safety reasons, these mobility devices must be stored and charged in the guests' staterooms.
Wheelchair Accessible Staterooms offer features such as wider entry doors, roll-in showers with grab bars and benches/seats, and hand-held shower nozzles, as well as lowered closet and towel rods.
- Wheelchair accessible stateroom entry doors measure 32 inches wide.
- Wheelchair accessible bathroom doors measure 32 inches wide.
Accessible stateroom locations are noted on the Deck Plans for each ship.
Ship Transfer Options
For individuals with limited mobility, the use of a wheelchair will be the primary mobility assistance aid for getting on and off the ship. Certain ship transfer operations (i.e. during tendering and at the gangways) may not be fully accessible to wheelchairs or scooters. When a ship is unable to dock, guests are taken ashore on smaller boats called tenders. Some guests with limited mobility may find it difficult to embark or disembark the ship at certain times while tendering or while docked due to steep gangways and steps, particularly during low or high tide. Also, please note that scooters and wheelchairs which are more than 100 lbs. (without the battery) are not allowed to be transferred from the ship to tender and/or from tender to shore.
Most Holland America Line vessels have been retrofitted with a tender-lift system that enables guests to roll directly on and off tenders while remaining in their wheelchairs. However, please be advised that adverse weather conditions such as wind, swells, or extreme tide levels may prohibit the use of the ship's tender lift equipment. Additionally, some port facilities may not be able to accommodate the lift equipment. If you require the use of this equipment, please speak with the Guest Relations Manager upon embarkation for further details or to coordinate specific arrangements.
Situations may occur in which guests with limited mobility may not be able to go ashore at the time they desire or are unable to go ashore at all in certain ports. For the safety of all concerned, the Captain shall make the final determination regarding whether or not it is advisable to provide assistance to guests with mobility impairments, or to carry their mobility assistance device (wheelchair, scooter, walker, etc.), taking into account all appropriate matters including, but not limited to, weather conditions, ship's location, weight of the guest or their mobility device, etc.
Personal Mobility Equipment
For the safety of all guests and crew, and to enhance accessibility, Holland America Line strongly recommends that all personal electric mobility equipment meet the following criteria:
- Width: 23" maximum (in order to be accommodated in a standard stateroom), unless collapsible to a width of 23" or less
- Weight: 100 lbs. maximum (without battery)
- Batteries: Must be gel or dry cell or AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) only
Holland America Line recognizes that for some people, a larger scooter may be essential. If you believe you need a larger scooter, please contact the Access & Compliance Department to discuss your requirements.
For the safety of all guests and crew, scooters and other mobility equipment need to be securely stored and charged in the guest's stateroom, not in hallways or elevator lobbies. Scooters left in hallways and elevator lobbies could restrict people needing to travel through these areas in an emergency, particularly other guests using mobility aids, since they would have no way of getting by a scooter left in a hallway.
Holland America Line is no longer able to provide complimentary wheelchair assistance for any purpose other than embarkation, disembarkation, and emergency situations. Holland America Line wheelchairs are not available for shore excursions or for use on board. If you will require regular use of a wheelchair, it is recommended that you bring your own wheelchair with you. You may also make advance rental arrangements prior to your sailing and have a wheelchair delivered directly to the ship for use on board and in ports of call.
Special Needs at Sea and CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist are the vendors that Holland America Line has approved for delivery of mobility devices. Please contact these vendors directly for pricing and availability.
Special Needs at Sea
Phone: 800-513-4515 (or locally at 954-585-0575)
Fax: 800-513-4516
Email: info@specialneedsatsea.com
Website: www.specialneedsatsea.com
CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist
Phone: 877-478-7827 (or locally at 780-986-6404)
Fax: 800-648-1116
Email: csa@carevacations.com
Website: www.cruiseshipassist.com
Please be advised that all pre-arranged mobility equipment rentals must be made by the guest and the third party provider. Consequently, you assume the entire risk of utilizing these third party services subject only to whatever terms or arrangements are made by you or on your behalf with the service provider. Refund issues must be dealt with solely between you and the service provider. We recommend contacting one of these companies to confirm your arrangements as soon as possible in order to ensure the availability of your specific requests.
Shoreside Wheelchair Assistance
Because facilities in ports around the world vary significantly, wheelchair accommodations may not be available for some land tours and/or shore excursions. Furthermore, many transportation vehicles around the world do not have wheelchair lifts. Thus, it may be necessary for Holland America Line to make alternate transportation arrangements such as a sedan vehicle. This requires that a guest who uses a wheelchair be able to transfer from his/her wheelchair to the front or back seat of a sedan. Due to the limited number of lift-equipped vehicles in foreign locations, guests may incur additional costs for transportation related to airport transfers, shore excursions, and tour/hotel packages. Please note, lift equipped transportation within the United States may be arranged without additional costs. For information on alternative transportation arrangements and associated costs please contact the Access & Compliance Department . Please advise Holland America Line as far in advance as possible of any special needs for transfers. This will help to ensure availability of the appropriate vehicle(s) and for Holland America Line to provide an estimate of additional associated costs.
Guests should be aware that certain third party shore excursion facilities may not be fully accessible to guests with disabilities. Although Holland America Line endeavors to make sure these companies comply with legal requirements, they cannot guarantee that all are able to provide facilities that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For detailed information on accessibility of shore excursions, it is strongly recommend that guests contact the Shore Excursions Department prior to embarkation at 1-888-425-9376 (or locally at 206-626-7320) or visit the Shore Excursions Office on board.
Wheelchair assistance that is requested for airports or train stations must be done directly through the airline or rail station. Holland America Line is not able to arrange for wheelchair assistance at airports or train stations.
Options For Deaf or Hard of Hearing Guests
To help maximize the cruise experience for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, Holland America Line has made the following items available:
- Stateroom kits that include a visual and tactile alert for someone knocking at the door, the phone ringing, or an alarm.
- Stateroom televisions capable of showing closed captioning (some satellite feeds do not transmit with captioning, so this feature is available only when the signal the ship receives has captioning).
- Telephones with amplified sound for staterooms.
- Assistive Listening Systems with portable receivers in the show lounges to assist guests who are hard of hearing to hear the shows.
- Written safety information and a copy of the lifeboat drill safety speech.
Options For Guests Who Are Blind Or Have Low Vision
To help maximize the cruise experience for guests who are blind or have low vision, Holland America Line has made the following items available:
- Window-Eyes® computer software in the Explorations Café that allows guests to navigate the web by listening to the text.
- Downloadable daily activities, news, and menus for guests with laptops with screen reader programs. These items may also be downloaded to the Window-Eyes® enabled computer in the Explorations Café.
- With 45 days notice, large print or Braille menus describing the inspired cuisine offered across a myriad of venues, from the elegant Dining Room to the casual Lido Restaurant.
- A familiarization tour of the vessel upon arrival.
Service Animals
Holland America Line only permits service animals on board, defined as those animals that are individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. Guests are not permitted to bring pets, therapy/companion animals, and other animals that do not meet the definition of service animals. If you have any questions about whether the animal you wish to bring on board is, in fact, a service animal, you may contact the Access & Compliance Department.
Your itinerary may include ports of call that have very specific and strict requirements that need to be met prior to your service animal being allowed off of the ship. Please be sure you understand the requirements for a service animal to disembark in each port of call. The best places to obtain specific information on required documentation and immunizations for your service animal are the U.S. Department of Agriculture's website, local customs offices in the specific ports, and from your service animal's veterinarian. All documentation and immunization requirements are established by government authorities and not by Holland America Line. Should you need assistance in locating this information, please contact the Access & Compliance Department.
To board the ship, your service animal must have current vaccinations. Records confirming the vaccination status should be provided to the Access & Compliance Department prior to your departure. It is also recommended that you carry the immunization records with you in case they are required at any port of call. If you do not have the proper documentation and proof of vaccinations for your service animal required at a port of call, or if there are local quarantine requirements, your service animal will be denied the right to leave the ship. If your service animal is denied the right to leave the ship in a specific port of call, the staff and crew will work with you to determine what actions may be possible to allow you to visit the port without your service animal. Please note that in your absence, you will need to provide for the care and supervision of your service animal. Except in those circumstances where your service animal has been denied disembarkation, you may not leave your service animal unattended on the vessel or in your stateroom at any time.
Oxygen Deliveries On Board
Guests requiring continuous or intermittent oxygen for chronic conditions must make their own arrangements prior to travel. Holland America Line ships are not equipped to provide guests with these services other than on an emergency basis in the Ship's Medical Center. For security and safety reasons, Holland America has selected CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist and Special Needs at Sea as the only outside vendors permitted to deliver oxygen supplies to Holland America ships.
Special Needs at Sea
Phone: 800-513-4515 (or locally at 954-585-0575)
Fax: 800-513-4516
Email: info@specialneedsatsea.com
Website: www.specialneedsatsea.com
CareVacations/CruiseShipAssist
Phone: 877-478-7827 (or locally at 780-986-6404)
Fax: 800-648-1116
Email: csa@carevacations.com
Website: www.cruiseshipassist.com
Note: Oxygen and/or oxygen equipment deliveries will not be accepted from any other companies.
Please be advised that all oxygen and oxygen equipment rental arrangements must be made by the guest and the third party provider. Consequently, you assume the entire risk of utilizing these third party services subject only to whatever terms or arrangements are made by you or on your behalf with the service provider. Refund issues must be dealt with solely between you and the service provider. We recommend contacting one of these companies to confirm your arrangements as soon as possible in order to ensure the availability of your specific requests.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own oxygen and/or oxygen equipment from home. Please note that the ship's staff and crew are not permitted to handle oxygen and/or oxygen equipment during the embarkation and disembarkation process. Thus, you must be able to handle your supplies if you bring your own. Please contact the Access & Compliance Department prior to sailing if you will require oxygen while on your cruise.
Please Note: In accordance with FAA regulations, airlines have restrictions concerning traveling with oxygen and oxygen containers. It is the traveler’s responsibility to be familiar with and comply with the regulations of the airline they are traveling on.
Guests can connect to the internet via satellite link 24 hours a day, satellite conditions permitting, either by accessing a 24/7 wireless connection "hotspot" or by utilizing the resources of the Explorations Café on board.
Wireless Internet Service
Each Holland America Line vessel offers wireless internet service in most public lounges throughout the ship. Guests may use their laptop computer or other wireless internet-enabled device to connect to the wireless internet service on board. IPhone and Android phone users will enjoy easy-to-navigate mobile friendly login. Internet Plans vary in price to accommodate individual needs and are interchangeable between the private computer terminals available 24-hours a day in the Explorations Café and your wireless device.
Explorations Café or Internet Café Internet Service
The Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times offers a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can access the internet via the onboard computers or via your own wireless internet device, such as a laptop computer, iPad or iPhone.
Explorations Café or Internet Café pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Please inquire on board for current prices.
- One-time Activation Fee of $3.95 applies to each user
- Basic time charge = $0.75 per minute, pay as you go, or purchase a Discounted Time Plan
- 250 minutes for $100.00, $0.40 per minute
- 100 minutes for $55.00, $0.55 per minute
Time Plan minutes can be used anytime throughout the cruise.
Each Holland America ship has an onboard Medical Center staffed by licensed physicians and critical care nurses. While not a full-service hospital, the Medical Center is well equipped to handle most emergencies and routine medical procedures.
A customary fee will be charged for services and medications dispensed (with the exception of meclizine for seasickness, Tylenol®, and aspirin, which may also be obtained at the Front Office). If you become ill or injured during the voyage and your diagnostic and/or care needs exceed the capabilities of the medical center, you will be transferred to medical facilities ashore. Please note that Medicare and many health insurance plans do NOT cover the cost of medical care at sea, in foreign countries, or for air evacuation. Guests are encouraged to obtain travel medical insurance prior to travel in order to be reimbursed for services rendered.
If you have a chronic medical condition, please bring a recent report from your physician. The medical staff on board is not available for daily care, unless you are hospitalized in the Medical Center. You must be able to care for yourself, including dressing, eating and attending the ship's safety drills. If you are unable to function independently in these areas, you must bring a caregiver with you.
Keep medication close at hand in your purse or carry-on bag. Be sure to bring enough prescription medicine to last throughout your cruise, as it may not be available on board or in some of the countries visited.
Holland America Line has a youth program and the ship is staffed with a professional Club HAL Director dedicated to making sure children have a great time. Some of the fun-filled activities include bingo for prizes, arts & crafts, special parties, and much more. Each participant also receives a Club HAL t-shirt. An activity schedule for each age group will be delivered to your stateroom each evening.
Activities are offered for kids (ages 3-7), 'tweens (8-12), and teens (13-17). The program has an open door policy, which means participants may come and go as they please. All activities are supervised. However, the Club HAL Director is not responsible for any child if he/she chooses to leave the activity.
Ship Overview
Statistics | |
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Year Built: | 1999 |
Year Refurbished: | 2017 |
Year Entered Present Fleet: | 1999 |
Previous name: | |
County of Registry: | The Netherlands |
Tonnage (GRT): | 61214 |
PAX (basis 2): | 1432 |
Max Pax (inc. Uppers): | 1838 |
Passenger Decks: | 10 |
Number of Crew: | 604 |
Officers' Nationality: | European |
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: | International |
Stateroom | |
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Suites with balcony: | 0 |
Suites (no balcony) | 0 |
Ocean View with balcony | 0 |
Ocean View (no balcony) | 0 |
Accomodations Inside | 22 |
Total number of accomodations in all categories | 716 |
Reviews
Ship Reviews

Cruise reviews reflect the opnions of travel editors and cruisers / readers and may not represent those of our company.
Submit Your Own Review!Incredible staff, beautiful and interesting ports, efficient transfers from sea to land, excellent food, many options during the day
Pros: Incredible staff, beautiful and interesting ports, efficient transfers from sea to land, excellent food, many options during the day
Cons: Slightly limited social activities during off times and limited communication for accessing the app and information on the ship.
Review: The Volendam was an excellent first cruise experience. We loved the attention of the staff, the size and comfort of our room, the destinations and excursions on the trip and the specialty food choices. The staff was so pleasant and helpful. Each member of the team made us feel welcomed, seen and appreciated. It was such a pleasure to meet them and we appreciated their attention to details for us. The specialty dining places- the dining room, the Canaletto, the Pinnacle Grill were amazing! The choices and the staffing were so incredibly accommodating and provided food that we can never replicate. So good! The staff that took care of our room was so kind and we loved all of the special information and candies they left behind. It was so fun to come to the room to see the bed made or pulled back. We are not used to being so spoiled. It was amazing and special. Our couple minor concerns are the rotating choices of food in the Lido Deck buffet. The first couple of days were great but then it was the same choices throughout the week. I would like to have seen some variety in the main dishes. The other concern was the social activities. There were limited choices. I do not have a specific recommendation for changing this. We did not feel super socially connected. But we made our own fun! There is a lot of nickel and diming on this trip. Everything is tipped and expected. We did the upgrade in drinks but still felt that everything was additional. We are paying a tip each day per person in the room and then additionally tipping for drinks. It added up to a sizeable bill at the end of the week.
Needed to be on the ocean again
Pros: Needed to be on the ocean again
Cons: None
Review: V365 voyage. The cabin stewards served me well. There was no refrigerator and I was keeping medicine cool with ice. Sam and August (Agus). Did a great job refreshing the needed ice.
Relatively small ship, friendly efficient crew, informative lectures, great food
Pros: Relatively small ship, friendly efficient crew, informative lectures, great food
Cons: Ship is fairly old and in some places showing its age such as pool.
Review: We are loyal Holland cruisers because it offers great itineraries at fair prices, demographics of passengers are compatible
The service was outstanding
Pros: The service was outstanding
Cons: None
Review: The ship was awesome, the staff could not have been more accommodating, the food was great..lots of things to do at all times...they kept you informed on a daily basis of what was happening. Very impressive!!
small ship, smooth sailing, nice room
Pros: small ship, smooth sailing, nice room
Cons: cleanliness, ship credits,
Review: Very nice room. The first night when I pulled back the sheet, there was a washed Kleenex laying on the bed. Were given ship credits of $100 each along with cancelation of an excursion at $35 each. Wow, $270!! Did not know we would be charged gratuities of $16 per person per day. Was glad we had credit to pay for that! We were also told that we would be arriving in Juneau 3 hours early due to a medical issue. So using up our credits shopping was cut short. Also didn't know that the whole next day, as we traveled to Skayway that we would not be able to use our ship credits to shop. I heard others left behind large amounts of credits also. Use your credits wisely and fast. Maybe these credits should also apply to the many land shops owned by Holland Am in these port towns.?? We were also told the $70 for the canceled excursions would be coming back as dollars in our account vs ship credit. Still waiting on that.
The itinerary, the staff and crew of the ship and the excursions
Pros: The itinerary, the staff and crew of the ship and the excursions
Cons: Food and Entertainment
Review: The entertainment was mediocre and one comment from a fellow cruiser that was on the 72 day cruise proceeding ours was "what entertainment?" On his trip before it was far better. The food choices in the main dining room were lacking. It is our first cruise that 40% of our choices were an extra charge. Lobster was never offered for 14 days without paying extra but turkey was offered twice as a choice. The food that we had was very well prepared and in good portions. The meals we had in the specialty restaurants were excellent. The food choices in the cafeteria were great and delicious. We found all the staff and crew members to be beyond excellent and well trained. We were always greeted with a smile and there were many instances we were greeted by name which was a nice personal touch. obviosly
The perfect itinerary with excellent ports of call. The Volendam is the perfect size ship, especially for a long voyage. There was always something to do yet very restful and relaxing when you wanted it to be. They had great entertainment and guest speakers.
Pros: The perfect itinerary with excellent ports of call. The Volendam is the perfect size ship, especially for a long voyage. There was always something to do yet very restful and relaxing when you wanted it to be. They had great entertainment and guest speakers.
Cons: The main issue I heard from everyone was the horrible internet speed. Lets blame that to locations. And there a lot of complaints as to removing the refrigerators from the staterooms.
Review: Holland America had delivered an experience of a lifetime. The entire South America experience was beautiful and amazing. The Antarctica viewing and experience was unbelievable and will never be forgotten. The captain navigated the Antarctica and the Amazon with unbeatable skills to ensure optimal pleasure and safety. Very nice "pillow gifts" on Gala nights to pleasant & helpful staff.
A real cruise ship feel throughout
Pros: A real cruise ship feel throughout
Cons: "older" look to some of the decor and public spaces. The main dining room is way too dark.
Review:
Great staff and service, great variety of activities to keep you interested.
Pros: Great staff and service, great variety of activities to keep you interested.
Cons: Extra Gratuity per person/per day/per activity was excessive. I think the price should include all gratuity so that staff don’t have to feel like they are working just for that.
Review: Loved the wildlife connection with the park rangers and the deck spotting. Kids club should include a meet and greet with the captain to make them feel special and included. More rooms needed to be offered for my kids to feel comfortable in the ship on at sea days. Less movies to “entertain” kids in the kids club. Entertainment was varied and very professional(especially the Italian string quartet).
Food was good. Good entertainment. Service was excellent .
Pros: Food was good. Good entertainment. Service was excellent .
Cons: More electrical outlets. ESpecially near the bed for a CPAP machine .
Review: It was a very nice cruise. Loved getting so close to the glaciers.
Well organized
Pros: Well organized
Cons: No Cons
Review: We had a great first cruise experience with Volendam. The service was impeccable and the staff ever so friendly! Food was delicious and beyond our expectations!
We enjoyed the hole trip a specialty the thermal room on the ship.
Pros: We enjoyed the hole trip a specialty the thermal room on the ship.
Cons: Our dinner time was a little late for us. Next time we would ask for the earlier dinner time.
Review: Everything was very enjoyable and Edward Infanti was extremely helpful. My husband was very sceptical about going on the trip but throughly loved it and we will go again ????
Good trip; staff very good
Pros: Good trip; staff very good
Cons: Food average
Review: Good trip overall
Overall experience of going through the locks in Panama. Really enjoyed Guatemala & Costa Rico excursions.
Pros: Overall experience of going through the locks in Panama. Really enjoyed Guatemala & Costa Rico excursions.
Cons: Nicaragua.
Review: For my first cruise, this was grand. The journey through the Canal Zone was the reason I was excited to go - and it didn't disappoint. The other ports of call were a bonus. Especially enjoyed the Mayan ruins of Mexico, Antigua, Guatemala with it's active volcano; Costa Rico and the Old City & Fort of Cartagena.
Pros: No Pros
Cons: No Cons
Review:
Fantastic trip
Pros: Fantastic trip
Cons: Only one of the entertainers was terrible
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Great food, great entertainment, lots to do and see on ship....never a dull moment.
Pros: Great food, great entertainment, lots to do and see on ship....never a dull moment.
Cons: Nothing comes to mind.
Review: Great trip overall.
Everthing was fantastic including the usual clear, dry weather
Pros: Everthing was fantastic including the usual clear, dry weather
Cons: Can't think of any
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Pros: No Pros
Cons: No Cons
Review: We were on the ship for just three days, but everything was wonderful. We look forward to sailing again with Holland America for a longer cruise. The accommodations, and staff were very helpful and attentive. We were very pleased with our short stay aboard your beautiful ship.
Great staff, never felt crowded, wide selection of entertainment and activities.
Pros: Great staff, never felt crowded, wide selection of entertainment and activities.
Cons: Couldn't purchase excursions for the land porton of our trip while on board.
Review: This was a great start to our land/sea trip to the Yukon and Canada. I liked doing the sea segment first. The land segment from Skagway to Dawson City aligned with the path of the gold rush. It also saved the best parts, Denali and the Alaska Railway for the end. The weather for the whole trip was great.
Staff and Cleanliness
Pros: Staff and Cleanliness
Cons: One outlet in cabin. Outdated decor
Review: Older ship needs updates to cabins and decor on the ship. No outlet in bathroom which was small. Only outlet in cabin in sitting area. Very inconvenient. Ship not recommended but land portion was excellent
Good food, service, guide, promptness, help
Pros: Good food, service, guide, promptness, help
Cons: Food counter closing 8 pm. Half were closed 20-25 min early
Review:
Everything was absolutely first class
Pros: Everything was absolutely first class
Cons: None
Review: This was the first cruise we had ever been on so we decided to do it all, land and sea. It was first class and the way.
ankor wat was exciing, excellent entertainment, hotels and food on excursions was tops
Pros: ankor wat was exciing, excellent entertainment, hotels and food on excursions was tops
Cons: not as much selection for food as usual
Review: cruise lines are cutting corners to cut costs, not a good idea.
un-pack once
Pros: un-pack once
Cons: No Cons
Review: join in all the activities or just chill out enjoy people watching eat, eat, eat gather with friends shopping
great room and laundry service. Food and service also great
Pros: great room and laundry service. Food and service also great
Cons: slow wi-fi
Review: Really enjoyed the cruise
Staff was proficient.
Pros: Staff was proficient.
Cons: Quality of food was not as good as we experienced on the Zaamdam.
Review: Having completed a cruise on the Zaamdam prior to the cruise, we noticed that the quality of the food was not as good. The food was not bad but could have been better.
TWO PERFECT HOTELS IN HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE WITH BREAKFAST
Pros: TWO PERFECT HOTELS IN HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE WITH BREAKFAST
Cons: NONE
Review:
Fantastic cruise ship with all amenities needed.
Pros: Fantastic cruise ship with all amenities needed.
Cons: None
Review: Would definitely cruise on a HA ship again, more than satisfied with this trip
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