Holland America Line

Holland America Line, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is an iconic, premium cruise line and a key subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. With a storied maritime heritage spanning over 150 years, the company operates under the core purpose to "help make the world a better place through opening minds, building connections, and inspiring a shared humanity." Holland America Line is renowned for its elegant, spacious mid-size ships, award-winning service, and expertly crafted itineraries that offer a highly immersive and sophisticated approach to global travel.

The company's operations encompass a fleet of 11 modern classic ships that execute more than 500 sailings annually, reaching over 450 ports across all seven continents. From popular Caribbean and Mediterranean routes to unique Grand Voyages exploring the Amazon and Antarctica, Holland America Line heavily emphasizes destination immersion and culinary excellence. This is highlighted by its groundbreaking Global Fresh Fish Program—partnering with culinary ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto to bring locally sourced seafood from port to plate in under 48 hours—and extensive onboard enrichment activities. The brand is also a recognized industry leader in sustainability, consistently maintaining rigorous ISO 14001 certification for its comprehensive environmental management practices.

Currently guided by President Beth Bodensteiner, a 20-year company veteran who took the helm in late 2024, Holland America Line is navigating an exceptionally strong period of global travel demand. Moving through the first half of 2026, the company continues to aggressively elevate its onboard experiences and destination programming. In March 2026, the cruise line made history by partnering with Jefferson's Bourbon to debut the first-ever bourbon aged entirely at sea. Furthermore, as the undisputed industry leader in Alaskan cruising, Holland America Line officially launched its massive 2026 Alaska season in late April, introducing 25 new shore excursions, expanding its youth "Teen Ranger" program across all Alaskan vessels, and advancing a $70 million multi-year investment to expand capacity at the Holland America Denali Lodge.