Rated as the "Best Overall Cruise Value"

 The one thing that virtually everyone agrees upon is that Holland America quality. For 12 consecutive years Holland America has been rated as the "Best Overall Cruise Value." 

In 130 years of continuous service they have developed a standard of excellence offering their guests "classic elegance, gravious and unobtrusive serve, a vast and satisfying array of worldwide itineraries, award-winning enrichment programs and activities, and sophisticated five-star dining on some of the most spacious and graceful ships afloat."

When we say that Holland America is the "Best Overall Cruise value" we are not just talking about the lowest price. We are talking about "what you get for the price that you pay." 

On each of their 12 Five-Star Ships you will discover that their "Signature of Excellence" is more than a catch-phrase  -- it is a reality.

Savor World Class Cuisine . . . How better to enhance your onboard experience than to provide incomparable cuisine in a variety of wonderful ways. Bountiful buffets and dress-up dinners, hors d'oeuvres on your verandah or a picnic on the beach are just a few of the dining options awaiting you aboard a Holland America Line cruise vacation.

With more than 500 different food items on a typical 7-day cruise, Holland America Line offers the most extensive menus at sea. Enjoy modern Continental cuisine, regional specialties appropriate to each cruising area and traditional favorites. Our chefs are all members of the prestigious Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs gourmet society.

Yes, your mouth will water at the aroma of so many delicious options. But your other senses will delight as well - fine dining has always been the tradition on our cruise ships with signature touches like elegant china, starched linens, silver and fresh flowers to enhance your meals.

With so many tastes to tempt you and venues to enjoy, you're sure to experience the many pleasures world-class dining can offer.

Space, comfort, and service . . . The moment you step aboard one of Holland America's five-star cruise ships, a white-gloved steward will escort you to your stateroom where you will find all the comforts of home, as well as a few of the surprises that have made Holland America Line the world's leading premium cruise line. Throughout your cruise, attentive cabin stewards provide discreet, unobtrusive service, replenishing ice and arranging fresh fruit, turning down beds and delivering pillow chocolates. Anticipating your every wish, our gracious crew members dedicate themselves to providing you the best cruise experience possible.

Staterooms are about 25 percent larger than on other ships in the same  category, providing more space and privacy to enhance your cruise vacation. All staterooms include self-controlled air conditioning; a telephone and closed circuit TV; luxurious soaps, shampoos and lotions; music channel system; and 24-hour complimentary room service.