Holland America From 1873 - 1989 was a Dutch shipping line, passenger line, cargo line & cruise line operating between the Netherlands and North America. It Ceased operating in 1989 as a Dutch line when it was purchased by Carnival Corporation plc for 1.2 billion guilders , thus becoming a British - American owned cruise line.
Holland America announced in 2003 there 'Signature of Excellence program' the on going programme has focused on upgrading existing ships. The first phase included adding the Pinnacle Grill specialty restaurant, the Neptune Lounge and the Culinary Arts Center with demonstration kitchen. Also expanded children’s and teens’ facilities, enhanced stateroom amenities, and improved dining and enrichment offerings. The second phase of improvements was announced in 2008 when they added a new bar lounge area called Mix, the Showroom at Sea show lounge/nightclub, the Retreat resort pool area with pizzeria and LED screen and the Canaletto Italian specialty restaurant.
In 2011, the MS Rotterdam did two transatlantic crossings, the first traditional transatlantic runs made by line in more than 40 years. Since 2012, the Rotterdam has been based year-round out of Rotterdam, sailing to Europe, the Caribbean, as well as Asia.
Holland America also own the following
- The Westmark hotel chain operating in Alaska and the Yukon
- Worldwide Shore Services, providing warehouse and logistical support
- Half Moon Cay, a private Caribbean island (known officially as Little San Salvador Island ) with most Caribbean cruises spending a day there.
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