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The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Holland America ship

Of the seven big lines that account for the majority of cruises taken by North Americans, Holland America is the brand most known for far-flung, globe-circling itineraries.

You'll find Holland America ships in almost every corner of the world at some point during the year, operating itineraries that are unusual in their diversity of routes and specific port calls.

Still, the line's heaviest presence by far is in Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean. In a typical summer, the line will deploy around half of its vessels to Europe while sending the other half to Alaska. The two regions are often the line's entire focus for summers.

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During the winter, the line will move at least half of these ships to the Caribbean, while also sending some on far-reaching voyages across the world to Asia, Australia and South America.

For the coming winter, seven of the line's 11 ships are scheduled to sail in the Caribbean, and there will be at least one ship each in Asia, Australia and South America. There also will be one ship operating an epic, around-the-world voyage — a long tradition at the line.

In all, Holland America ships sail to 98 countries, hitting all seven continents. They visit more than 470 different ports and cruise destinations. These are much larger numbers than found with such rival lines as Celebrity Cruises . The latter boasts voyages to around 300 ports in 79 countries .

Among Holland America's itineraries, you'll find everything from one-night sampler cruises between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., to 128-night around-the-world voyages that feature stops at dozens of countries. That's a much broader range than most other big lines, including Celebrity, Royal Caribbean , Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line .

Whether you're looking for a quick getaway or an epic voyage, you can't go wrong with these five top Holland America cruise destinations.

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Some of Holland America's most popular itineraries are in Europe, where the line has traditionally been a significant player. In a typical year, Holland America will deploy around half of its vessels to the region from spring until fall, making Europe one of its biggest focuses for more than half the year.

The itineraries that Holland America offers in Europe are wide-ranging, with a diverse set of routings in both the Mediterranean as well as across Northern Europe.

In the Mediterranean, sailings include everything from seven- to 28-night voyages that offer the chance to see such iconic destinations as Barcelona, Spain, and Rome, Florence and Naples, Italy, on a single cruise.

Some Holland America cruises in the Mediterranean also include visits to Istanbul and Kusadasi in Turkey (the latter a gateway to the famed ruins of Ephesus), and Haifa and Ashdod in Israel (for visits to Jerusalem and other iconic destinations in the country).

In Northern Europe, Holland America will take you to such well-known Baltic cities as Stockholm, Sweden; Tallinn, Estonia; Helsinki, Finland; and St. Petersburg, Russia, in a single sailing (note that Holland America's calls in St. Petersburg are on hold for now due to the war in Ukraine). There also are itineraries that will bring you to Iceland, Greenland and the Norwegian fjords.

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Among the longest sailings Holland America offers in Europe is a 35-night "British Isles, Spitsbergen & Iceland Fjords Explore" trip that brings a complete circumnavigation of England and Scotland, several stops along the coast of Norway, and calls in both Iceland and the Norwegian-controlled Arctic island of Spitsbergen.

In Northern Europe, Holland America ships mostly sail out of Amsterdam and Rotterdam in the Netherlands (a nod to the company's Dutch heritage) and Copenhagen, Denmark.

In the Mediterranean, the line's hubs are Barcelona; Civitavecchia (the port for Rome) and Venice in Italy; and Piraeus (the port for Athens).

2. Caribbean and The Bahamas

You usually won't find a single Holland America ship in the Caribbean and the Bahamas over the summer, when the line turns its focus to sailings in Europe and Alaska. However, come winter, Holland America will reposition quite a few of its vessels to the Caribbean and Bahamas sailings.

For the coming winter, for instance, Holland America currently has seven of its 11 vessels scheduled to sail in the regions — including its two newest and biggest ships, the 2,660-passenger Rotterdam and the 2,650-passenger Nieuw Statendam.

Holland America offers a broad range of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from a single home port in the regions — Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades .

If you're looking for something short, the line has you covered in the form of quick, three-night cruises out of Port Everglades to its private island in the Bahamas, Half Moon Cay. The line also offers four- and five-night voyages out of Port Everglades to the Bahamas and Key West, Florida. However, Holland America is best known for longer sailings in the Caribbean. These include lots of seven-night itineraries to the Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean, but also a large number of even longer, 10- to 21-nights Caribbean voyages.

The latter trips offer the chance to see a broader mix of Caribbean islands than is typical on Caribbean sailings.

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Among the most elaborate of the itineraries that Holland America offers out of Port Everglades, for instance, is a 21-day "Southern Caribbean Wayfarer/Seafarer" voyage that brings calls at the islands of St. Martin (specifically, to the Dutch side of the island known as St. Maarten), St. Lucia, Barbados, Martinique, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, Grand Turk, Hispaniola (for a visit to the Dominican Republic), Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas.

The voyage is actually a combination of two shorter, back-to-back sailings that are designed without repeating ports.

Holland America is particularly known for voyages to Alaska, where it dominates the market for cruises along with sister line Princess Cruises.

In recent years, Holland America has deployed as many as eight ships to Alaska in the summer — far more than most other lines. In the wake of a significant downsizing over the past two years , the line is cutting that number back a bit. However, it's still planning on deploying at least six vessels to Alaska in the coming summers — a huge number.

Holland America also operates its own wilderness lodges in Alaska, as well as tourist trains and buses. It uses the lodges, trains and buses to offer an extensive range of nine- to 14-night Alaska "cruisetours" that combine a cruise with land-based touring.

The Alaska cruise season is a short one, lasting roughly from May to September. For 2022, Holland America plans to deploy six ships to the Alaska market:

• Eurodam : The 2,104-passenger vessel will operate seven-night voyages to Alaska round trip out of Seattle. It'll call at the Alaska towns of Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan; Icy Strait Point, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia. It'll also visit Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park for glacier viewing.
• Koningsdam : The 2,650-passenger ship will operate seven-night voyages to Alaska round trip out of Vancouver, B.C. It'll call at the Alaska towns of Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. It'll also visit Tracy Arm and Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park for glacier viewing.
• Oosterdam. Like Eurodam, the 2,388-passenger ship will operate seven-night voyages to Alaska round trip out of Seattle. It'll call at the Alaska towns of Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan; and Victoria, British Columbia. It'll also visit Alaska's Hubbard Glacier for glacier viewing.
• Zuiderdam . Like Koningsdam, the 1,916-passenger ship will operate seven-night voyages to Alaska round trip out of Vancouver, B.C. It'll call at the Alaska towns of Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. It'll also visit Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay National Park for glacier viewing.
• Nieuw Amsterdam: The 2,106-passenger ship will primarily operate one-way voyages to Alaska between Vancouver, B.C., and Whittier, Alaska. It'll call at the Alaska towns of Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. It'll also visit Glacier Bay National Park for glacier viewing, as well as either Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord.
• Noordam : Like Nieuw Amsterdam, the 1,924-passenger vessel will primarily operate one-way voyages to Alaska between Vancouver, B.C., and Whittier, Alaska. It'll call at the Alaska towns of Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. It'll also visit Glacier Bay National Park for glacier viewing as well as either Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord.

The appeal of the one-way sailings on Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam is that they can be combined with stays at the Holland America lodges mentioned above to create the longer "cruisetours" of Alaska that combine a one-way cruise with a land tour.

The land tour portion of such trips brings visits to such well-known interior Alaska locations as Denali National Park and the town of Fairbanks. Holland America is also unique among cruise lines in offering cruisetours that include a land tour into the Yukon Territory of Canada.

4. Panama Canal

Have you always wanted to experience a transit through the Panama Canal? Among major cruise lines, Holland America has one of the biggest array of sailings through the waterway.

In a typical year, the line will operate more than two dozen voyages to the canal, some of which are round-trip sailings from Florida's Port Everglades while others are one-way trips between Fort Lauderdale and San Diego, California.

In the case of the former sailings, Holland America ships only transit part-way through the canal after entering it through the Gatun Locks on its Caribbean side. Such trips typically include a transit into the canal through the locks, cruising in the canal to Gatun Lake and a transit out of the canal through the locks before a stop at nearby Colon, Panama.

Among the shore excursions available from the port of Colon is a bus tour to see the locks in action from observation areas on land.

Other port calls during such Panama Canal cruises typically include the Caribbean islands of Aruba and Curacao; Cartagena, Colombia; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica.

In the case of the one-way voyages between Florida and California, Holland America's ships will make the full journey through the canal's three sets of locks from the Caribbean to the Pacific or vice versa.

Other port calls during such cruises typically include Puerto Vallarta and Hautulco, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Corinto, Nicaragua; Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica; and Cartagena, Colombia.

5. The World

In addition to focused voyages in a wide range of cruise destinations from Europe to Alaska, Holland America has long been known for epic around-the-world voyages that include stops at dozens of destinations in four, five or even six continents.

These trips typically take place on the line's smaller vessels and can last four months or longer, allowing Americans to travel across the globe without ever getting on an airplane.

Normally, Holland America's around-the-world voyages begin and end at Florida's Port Everglades.

The line plans one such trip for 2023 — a 128-day voyage from Port Everglades starting on Jan. 3, 2023, that includes stops in North America, Australia, Africa and Europe.

Taking place on the 1,964-passenger Zuiderdam, the trip includes a transit of the Panama Canal, multiple stops in French Polynesia including Bora Bora and Moorea; visits to multiple destinations in New Zealand; and calls at Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Gambia and Senegal.

In addition to its around-the-world cruises, Holland America is also known for full circumnavigations of South America that begin and end in Port Everglades.

For 2023, the line plans one such journey — a 74-day cruise on the 1,432-passenger Volendam that starts on Jan. 3, 2023.

Bottom line

Holland America offers an incredibly wide range of itineraries in cruise destinations around the world, from South America to Asia. However, you'll find the most choices among Holland America itineraries in Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean. The line is also well-known for voyages through the Panama Canal and for its epic around-the-world cruises. Its annual around-the-world sailings, in particular, are something that sets it apart from other big lines.

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Holland America Line’s first Signature-class cruise ship, Eurodam has delighted guests since her maiden voyage. In addition to amazing evening entertainment, an array of activities allows you to pursue new interests or relax and rejuvenate. Experience onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops. On deck enjoy two outdoor pools, along with basketball and volleyball courts.

Launched in 2016, Koningsdam carries forward all of the tradition, nautical heritage, and signature service and style for which Holland America Line is known, while raising the bar for 21st-century elegance. Pinnacle means "high point" and the debut of Koningsdam is a high point in Holland America Line history.

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The second Signature-class ship, Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City with its inspired interior design and art collection throughout the ship ranging from antiques by traditional Dutch masters to creations by renowned contemporary artists including Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein. Nieuw Amsterdam guests enjoy dazzling entertainment options from their very first night on board. While cruising, experience onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops or head out on deck to enjoy the two outdoor pools, basketball or volleyball courts.

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Honoring Holland America Line's past while keeping its eyes on the future, Nieuw Statendam is the sixth ship in Holland America Line’s history to bear the name Statendam and features several of the innovative venues that were introduced on her sister ship, the Koningsdam.

Named for the Northern compass point, Noordam features museum-quality art such as an oil painting of the city of Utrecht painted in 1842, as well as contemporary art like the series of photographs of music greats Dizzy Gillespie and B.B. King. Noordam guests enjoy dazzling entertainment options from their very first night on board, including B.B. King’s Blues Club. Enjoy exciting activities like cooking shows and hands-on workshops that allow you to pursue new interests or simply relax and rejuvenate.

Holland America Line’s first Vista-class cruise ship, Oosterdam has delighted guests since her maiden voyage. Guests now have more world-class entertainment options than ever before. Live music has always been the heart and soul of evenings aboard Holland America Line, and now Oosterdam features the full Music Walk experience with three exciting venues. Lincoln Center Stage features world-class musicians performing chamber music. Billboard Onboard, rocks the house with 50 years of chart-topping hits. The already popular B.B. King’s Blues Club, brings the best of Memphis blues to sea. Feel free to enjoy exciting activities, pursue new interests or simply relax and rejuvenate.

In honor of some of the most memorable ships in Holland America Line's history, their third Pinnacle-class ship (and new flagship) will be named Rotterdam. This new addition to the fleet will fill your journey with a rhythm all its own, putting music front and center, creating the soundtrack to the discoveries you make every day. At the heart of it all is Music Walk®: an exclusive collection of five venues featuring live music and electrifying performances from accomplished musicians, dancers and artists every night. Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining experiences, enhanced staterooms and suites, the finest service at sea and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of seafaring expertise. The result is a ship that moves you — from the start of your first day to the end of each perfect night. Ship images are an artist rendering.

The beautiful garden theme of Volendam is reflected in an artful floral motif throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms. Flowers are found in abundance in floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of fresh floral arrangements. Guests aboard Volendam enjoy wide teak decks, elegant dining rooms and spacious staterooms — many with private verandahs.

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Questions about Denali land tour

By Ronsie , August 18, 2021 in Holland America Line

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We’re booked on a triple Denali cruise tour for next spring. We have the land portion first. 

Can someone please share with me how the land portion works? I can’t find this information on my itinerary, just where we’ll be each day. 

Is there a page or link with detailed information about where we’ll be staying in each town and approximate time of bus trips and tours?

Does Holland America have reps to meet us in first city (Fairbanks)?

Any tips or advice would be very much appreciated. 

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HAL has reps in each location.  They will even meet you at the airport in Fairbanks if you book the transfer from the airport to the hotel.  Your tour will begin at  the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks.  You will be assigned a travel group number and will travel with your group until you meet the ship in Whittier.  There are many groups with different itineraries and your departure times depend on what activities are included in your cruisetour.  Some include the Riverboat tour and/or the Gold Dredge and Pipeline.  

You will travel by bus with your group to the McKinley Chalet Resort at Denali arriving in the afternoon where you will be given your room keys and taken directly to your cabin.  Your luggage will be in your room or will arrive shortly after.  Your three days in Denali will include a Tundra Wilderness Tour which is prescheduled for your group.  You may get that time before arriving but if you want to preschedule private tours you will be able to schedule optional activities anytime that is offered for excursions.   HAL will not offer  you excursions for the TWT time scheduled for your group.  

Your time in Denali is free time to hike, visit the visitor’s center, raft, fly over Denali, etc. There are plenty of places to eat at the resort and nearby that you can walk to.  There is a free shuttle throughout the resort property and to the visitor’s center.

On the day that you leave Denali you will either meet the train at the station near the visitor’s center or take the bus to the train station.  Your seats on the train will be preassigned (all good).  When you arrive in Anchorage you will travel with your group to your hotel (maybe the Westmark but others are also possible).  The hotel will be centrally located in the central tourist area.  You will be given your room key and your luggage will be delivered to your room.  

On the day you go to the ship you will either go by bus or train with your group depending on your itinerary.  Again, you will travel with your group and your bags will meet you at the ship.  You will always have with you a small bag or backpack with personal items like passport, identification, camera, binoculars, raingear, etc.

At each location when you receive your room keys you will also be given your schedule with the times to meet your group and “bags out” time.  

HAL only uses “journey hosts” on the Yukon adventures.  The Denali adventures are so well organized that they just work!  In every location there are HAL reps if you have questions.  At the airport you may be taken care of by a Princess rep since HAL and Princess work together when necessary.

I hope the above info is helpful.  Have you looked at the Alaska brochure on the Holland America website?

Sometimes hotels may change if there are too many bookings but this has been our experience.  We have been placed at the Hilton and at the Captain Cook in Anchorage as well as the Westmark but the hotels are all in the same general area and your group will travel together.

3 hours ago, Ronsie said: Hello, We’re booked on a triple Denali cruise tour for next spring. We have the land portion first.  Can someone please share with me how the land portion works? I can’t find this information on my itinerary, just where we’ll be each day.   

Minor thing:  The Westmark in Anchorage appeared to be closed when I was there last month.

18 minutes ago, quack2 said: Minor thing:  The Westmark in Anchorage appeared to be closed when I was there last month.

Covid.  No cruisetours are operating for 2021.  Princess and HAL consolidated the land tours and did not use the Westmark.

42 minutes ago, oaktreerb said: HAL has reps in each location.  They will even meet you at the airport in Fairbanks if you book the transfer from the airport to the hotel.  Your tour will begin at  the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks.  You will be assigned a travel group number and will travel with your group until you meet the ship in Whittier.  There are many groups with different itineraries and your departure times depend on what activities are included in your cruisetour.  Some include the Riverboat tour and/or the Gold Dredge and Pipeline.     You will travel by bus with your group to the McKinley Chalet Resort at Denali arriving in the afternoon where you will be given your room keys and taken directly to your cabin.  Your luggage will be in your room or will arrive shortly after.  Your three days in Denali will include a Tundra Wilderness Tour which is prescheduled for your group.  You may get that time before arriving but if you want to preschedule private tours you will be able to schedule optional activities anytime that is offered for excursions.   HAL will not offer  you excursions for the TWT time scheduled for your group.     Your time in Denali is free time to hike, visit the visitor’s center, raft, fly over Denali, etc. There are plenty of places to eat at the resort and nearby that you can walk to.  There is a free shuttle throughout the resort property and to the visitor’s center.   On the day that you leave Denali you will either meet the train at the station near the visitor’s center or take the bus to the train station.  Your seats on the train will be preassigned (all good).  When you arrive in Anchorage you will travel with your group to your hotel (maybe the Westmark but others are also possible).  The hotel will be centrally located in the central tourist area.  You will be given your room key and your luggage will be delivered to your room.     On the day you go to the ship you will either go by bus or train with your group depending on your itinerary.  Again, you will travel with your group and your bags will meet you at the ship.  You will always have with you a small bag or backpack with personal items like passport, identification, camera, binoculars, raingear, etc.   At each location when you receive your room keys you will also be given your schedule with the times to meet your group and “bags out” time.     HAL only uses “journey hosts” on the Yukon adventures.  The Denali adventures are so well organized that they just work!  In every location there are HAL reps if you have questions.  At the airport you may be taken care of by a Princess rep since HAL and Princess work together when necessary.

Oaktreeb, this is so right on. My husband and I have done a Cruise and Denali and a Yukon/Denali/Cruise in the past. Your information is very accurate 👍🏻 😃

Thank you Oaktreerb! Your information was just what I was looking for. 

I did read the HAL Alaska brochure but it was the details that you provided that I was hoping for. Much appreciated!

Thanks also CRu1853 for your input. 

Looking forward to seeing this part of Alaska!

Ronsie, there was a problem on our 2015 Denali land tour. We took all of our own luggage from the land portion to the ship. People who used the HAL luggage transport did not get their bags for a few days.  

I seem to remember that the luggage truck sat somewhere and the ship left without the bags. There were many unhappy folks. I am sure this is a rare problem.   

Handling your own luggage can be a problem, but we were happy we had ours. We really enjoyed the trip! 

4 hours ago, ann1bell said: Ronsie, there was a problem on our 2015 Denali land tour. We took all of our own luggage from the land portion to the ship. People who used the HAL luggage transport did not get their bags for a few days.   I seem to remember that the luggage truck sat somewhere and the ship left without the bags. There were many unhappy folks. I am sure this is a rare problem.    Handling your own luggage can be a problem, but we were happy we had ours. We really enjoyed the trip! 

Thanks ann1bell for your comment. Hopefully this doesn’t happen very often, but it may be a good idea to have something with us that could be used if baggage is delayed. Always good to be prepared.  

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Holland America Introduces ‘Dutch Day’ Culinary Experiences on Every Cruise

• April 28, 2024

Holland America Line is introducing a new “Dutch Day” culinary experience celebrating the cruise line’s history on every sailing in Alaska, Europe, Asia or the Caribbean, according to a press release.

The focal point of Dutch Day will be a themed Dutch Dinner served once per cruise in the main Dining Room, with many dishes also available in the Lido Market. Additionally, Holland America Line’s Orange Party will be held on Dutch Day, and guests can enjoy fresh-made poffertjes in Crow’s Nest Café.

“Holland America Line remains deeply connected to our roots in the Netherlands, and Dutch Day is the perfect way to honor our history through experiences that celebrate the culinary culture of the country,” said Michael Stendebach, vice president of food, beverage and rooms division for Holland America Line. “Our guests appreciate special touches like Daelmans Stroopwafel for turn down or a dish in the dining room that is distinctly Dutch, and we’re excited to expand the cultural experience for an entire day to showcase more of our heritage.”

The special Dutch Dinner features both classic and contemporary Dutch delicacies. The selection of starters features a Bay Shrimp Cocktail with Dutch cocktail sauce, Erwten Soep (Dutch Pea Soup), and Mushroom Cream puff pastry with hollandaise sauce.

Dutch-inspired main course options include Bami Goreng, a stir-fried noodle dish with chicken sate and peanut sauce; Pan-Fried Dover Sole with lemon butter; and Hodge Podge Klapstuk with chateau potatoes. For dessert, options include a Bosche Bol, Tompouce or a slice of traditional Dutch Apple Pie.

In collaboration with Daelmans Stroopwafels, Dutch Day will also feature Stroopwafel Cheesecake for dessert on the dinner menu in the Dining Room and Lido Market and a Stroopwafel Napoleon at tea time. Additionally, instead of the traditional stateroom turn-down chocolate, guests will find a Daelmans Stroopwafel waiting for them on their pillow.

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Holland America Line will homeport Nieuw Statendam in Dover in summer 2026, after it operates from the UK port next year .

Pinnacle-class ship Nieuw Statendam will operate sailings from Dover between April and September 2026, UK sales and marketing director Karen Farndell told  Travel Weekly .

While Farndell said itinerary plans were still in the works, she confirmed the ship would return to Dover and operate an extended season in 2026 after it sails 10 round-trip European cruises in 2025.

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“It feels like such an achievement to be homeporting a ship out of the UK for a second year in a row,” said Farndell.

“It’s a real investment in our confidence in the UK market, and from a trade perspective, it shows how serious we are about growing our business in the UK and working with agents so we can all grow together.”

Farndell said 2025 ex-Dover sailings are selling “very well” with both UK and international customers, with both the ship’s 14-day Canary Islands and 28-night Arctic Circle itineraries most popular.

The success of next year’s season has prompted the decision to homeport Nieuw Statendam out of Dover for a second consecutive year, Farndell added.

Nico Bleichrodt, vice-president of international sales, said the line was currently “lacking” homeports in Europe and he hoped an extended season of ex-Dover sailings would promote the brand in the region.

“We have a ship sailing out of the Netherlands but that doesn’t appeal to our UK customers so this Dover homeport will help boost our British customer base,” he said.

“We have a well-established brand in the UK but this will take it to the next level.”

Asked whether the line would expand its UK trade sales team to provide more support to agents, Farndell said she was in “regular discussions” and would like to see the team increase.

Bleichrodt added: “We know we are a small cruise line in the UK market which is a market which huge potential so we need to give better support to the travel trade.”

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