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The '''Holland America Line''' was founded in 1873 as the ''Dutch-America Steamship Company'' ({{lang-nl| Nederlandsch-Amerikaansche Stoomvaart Maatschappij}}), a shipping and passenger line. Because it was headquartered in ] and provided service to the Americas, it became known as ''Holland America Line'' (HAL). Its headquarters are now in ], ].<ref>"." Holland America Line. Retrieved on January 20, 2010.</ref> The '''Holland America Line''' was founded in 1873 as the ''Dutch-America Steamship Company'' ({{lang-nl| Nederlandsch-Amerikaansche Stoomvaart Maatschappij}}), a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in ] and providing service to the Americas, it became known as ''Holland America Line''. HAL is now headquartered in Seattle, Washington, U.S.<ref>"." Holland America Line. Retrieved on January 20, 2010.</ref>


The first ships sailed between ] and ] in 1872. Until scheduled transatlantic passenger transport ended, New York (]) remained the main American terminal. Other services were started later that century to ] and ]. A pure cargo service to New York was added in 1899. In the early years of the 20th century other North American ports were added to the service. The first ships sailed between Rotterdam and ] in 1872, with New York remaining the American terminal. Other services started to ] and ]. Cargo service to New York was added in 1899. In the first 25 years the line carried 400,000 people from the old to the new world. Other North American ports were added in the early 20th century.
In the first 25 years of its existence the line carried 400,000 people from the old to the new world.


Though transportation and shipping were the primary sources of revenue, in 1895 the company offered its first ]. Its second ], from ] to the ], was first offered in 1910. In 1971, HAL suspended its transatlantic passenger trade and, in 1973, the company sold its ] shipping division. Though transportation and shipping were the primary sources of revenue, in 1895 HAL offered its first ]. Its second cruise, from New York to the ] was first offered in 1910. In 1971, HAL suspended transatlantic passenger trade and in 1973 sold its ] shipping division.


In 1989, HAL became a wholly owned subsidiary of ], the largest ] in the world. Today, the company operates 15 ships to seven ] and carries nearly 700,000 cruise passengers a year. In 1989, HAL became a wholly owned subsidiary of ], the largest ]. The company operates 15 ships to 7 continents and carries nearly 700,000 cruise passengers a year.


==History== ==History==
⚫ Holland America Line produced some noted ships from the 36,000 gross ton {{SS|Nieuw Amsterdam|1937|3=6}} of 1937, probably the only large passenger liner at the time that was not completed with any expectation of serving for the ], and the {{SS|Rotterdam}} of 1959, one of the first ships on the North Atlantic to be equipped for two class transatlantic crossing and one class luxury cruising. By the late sixties, the golden era of profitable trans-Atlantic ships was over, and the remaining routes were siphoned off by the airlines. The early seventies saw the end of the trans-Atlantic service, leaving the North Atlantic for ]'s {{RMS|Queen Elizabeth 2}}.


⚫ Holland America Line produced some noted ships from the 36,000 gross ton {{SS|Nieuw Amsterdam|1937|3=6}} of 1937 (probably the only large passenger liner at the time with no expectation of military service) and the {{SS|Rotterdam}} of 1959, one of the first North Atlantic ships equipped for two class transatlantic crossing and one class luxury cruising. By the late 1960s, the golden era of trans-Atlantic passenger ships was replaced by air travel. HAL ended trans-Atlantic service in the early 1970s, leaving North Atlantic for ]'s {{RMS|Queen Elizabeth 2}}.
In 1971, Holland America abandoned its passenger transportation service and switched to running ]s full time. Since then, the company has become known for wide variety of destinations it sails to. After obtaining government approval to visit ] in the 1980s, the line now visits all seven ]. Its {{MS|Prinsendam|1988|6}} makes annual "Grand Voyages" that usually last more than 60 days. These explore and circle more exotic destinations such as South America and Africa. Due to the increasing popularity of the exotic and rarely-visited ports of call featured on Grand World Voyages, the {{MS|Amsterdam||6}} will offer the Grand World Voyage in addition to the Prinsendam's Grand Voyages in 2007 and 2008. 2008 is also the 50th anniversary of Holland America Line's Grand World Voyage and will feature a true circumnavigation of the globe. In 2009, the sister-ship to the ms ''Amsterdam'', {{MS|Rotterdam||6}} will complete the Grand World Voyage.], ]; presently in use as ]]]

In 1971, Holland America replaced passenger transportation with cruise ships and is known for its wide variety of destinations. Receiving approval to visit ] in the 1980s, they visit all seven ]. {{MS|Prinsendam|1988|6}}, {{MS|Amsterdam||6}} and {{MS|Rotterdam||6}}make annual "Grand Voyages" lasting more than 60 days, exploring more exotic destinations in South America and Africa.
], ]; presently in use as Hotel New York.


==Current== ==Current==
{{As of|2008|07}}, the line operates fifteen ships, ranging from the smaller and older S Class vessels; the mid range R Class; the ]; the newest and largest ] and the small 793-passenger '']'' (originally the ''Royal Viking Sun'', then ''Seabourn Sun'' until HAL's purchase of the vessel in 2002). All HAL ships have a dark blue hull with white superstructure, with the line's logo featured prominently on the functional smoke stacks. {{As of|2008|07}}, the line operates 15 ships, from the smaller and older S Class vessels; the mid range R Class; the ]; the newest and largest ] and the small 793-passenger '']'' (originally the ''Royal Viking Sun'', then ''Seabourn Sun'' until HAL's purchase in 2002). All HAL ships have a dark blue hull with white superstructure, with the line's logo featured prominently on the functional smoke stacks.


Holland America also owns:
In addition to its fleet of cruise ships, Holland America also owns the Westmark hotel chain which operates in ] and the ], and Worldwide Shore Services, which provides warehouse and logistical support for the company. HAL shares its ] in ]'s Uptown Queen Anne, Seattle, Washington district with the above mentioned subsidiaries. Finally, HAL owns "]" (its own private island in the ], officially known as ]); nearly all of the line's cruises through the region spend at least a day there.
* the Westmark hotel chain operating in ] and the ]
* Worldwide Shore Services, providing warehouse and logistical support
* ], a private ] island, officially known as ]) with most Caribbean cruises spending a day there.


On April 3, 2008 ], the chairman of ], stated that due to the low value of the ], inflation and high shipbuilding costs, the company would not be ordering any new ships for their US based brands (Holland America, ] and ]) until the economic situation improves.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cruisebusiness.com/news.php?u=20080403224002 |title=No newbuildings for Carnival's US brands at current dollar / euro rate - Arison |accessdate=2008-04-03 |date=2008-04-04 |format= |work=Cruise Business Review |publisher=Cruise Media Oy Ltd }} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> On April 3, 2008 ], the chairman of Carnival Corporation, stated that due to the low value of the US dollar, inflation and high shipbuilding costs, they would not be ordering new ships for their US based brands (Holland America, Carnival Cruise Lines and ]) until the economic situation improves.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cruisebusiness.com/news.php?u=20080403224002 |title=No newbuildings for Carnival's US brands at current dollar / euro rate - Arison |accessdate=2008-04-03 |date=2008-04-04 |format= |work=Cruise Business Review |publisher=Cruise Media Oy Ltd }} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


==Fleet== ==Fleet==

===Statendam class (S class)=== ===Statendam class (S class)===
* {{MS|Statendam}}, 1993—Signature of Excellence (SOE) upgrades occurred in May 2005 * {{MS|Statendam}}, 1993—Signature of Excellence (SOE) upgrades occurred in May 2005
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===Vista class=== ===Vista class===
* {{MS|Zuiderdam}}, 2002—SOE upgrades occurred in December 2005; aft expansion took place in April 2008. * {{MS|Zuiderdam}}, 2002—SOE upgrades in December 2005; aft expansion in April 2008.
* {{MS|Oosterdam}}, 2003—SOE upgrades occurred in October 2006; aft expansion will take place in 2009. * {{MS|Oosterdam}}, 2003—SOE upgrades in October 2006; aft expansion in 2009.
* {{MS|Westerdam}}, 2004—SOE upgrades occurred in April 2005; aft expansion took place in May 2007. * {{MS|Westerdam}}, 2004—SOE upgrades in April 2005; aft expansion in May 2007.
* {{MS|Noordam}}, 2006—Built with SOE standards already in place; aft expansion to earlier Vista-class ships were designed to mimic the ''Noordam''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Holland+America+Line+Completes+Signature+of+Excellence%28R%29...-a0152710431|title=Holland America Line Completes Signature of Excellence Enhancements."|publisher=thefreelibrary.com|work=press release|date=2006-10-12|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref> * {{MS|Noordam}}, 2006—Built with SOE standards; aft expansion to earlier Vista-class ships designed to mimic the ''Noordam''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Holland+America+Line+Completes+Signature+of+Excellence%28R%29...-a0152710431|title=Holland America Line Completes Signature of Excellence Enhancements."|publisher=thefreelibrary.com|work=press release|date=2006-10-12|accessdate=2010-07-07}}</ref>


In 2006, the ]s were awarded the 2006 Green Planet Award for outstanding environmental standards by ].<ref></ref> In 2006, the ]s were awarded the 2006 Green Planet Award for outstanding environmental standards by Kuoni Switzerland.<ref></ref>


] ]


===Signature class=== ===Signature class===
* {{MS|Eurodam||6}}—Entered service on July 5, 2008 * {{MS|Eurodam||6}}—Entered service July 5, 2008
* {{MS|Nieuw Amsterdam|2010|6}}—Entered service on July 4th, 2010 * {{MS|Nieuw Amsterdam|2010|6}}—Entered service July 4th, 2010


==="The Elegant Explorer"=== ==="The Elegant Explorer"===
* {{MS|Prinsendam|1988|6}}, 1988—Obtained by Holland America Line in 2002; SOE upgrades occurred in January 2005 * {{MS|Rotterdam||6}} Obtained by HAL in 2002; SOE upgrades in January 2005


===Former fleet=== ===Former fleet===
* ], 1984—Sold to ] in 2005. * ], 1984—Sold to ] in 2005.
* ], 1984—Sold to ] in 2000, after their bankruptcy sold to her current owner, ]. * ], 1984—Sold to ] in 2000. After their bankruptcy sold Thomson Cruises.
* ], 1958—Sold to ] in 1997, retired in retired in 2000 and as of 2010 now a hotel and museum. * ], 1958—Sold to ] in 1997, retired in 2000 and now a hotel and museum.
* MS ''Westerdam'', 1986—Transferred to Costa Cruises in 2002 and re-named ''Costa Europa'', April 2010: she is now being charted to Thomson Cruises for 10 years and is known as the '']''. * MS ''Westerdam'', 1986—Transferred to Costa Cruises in 2002 and re-named ''Costa Europa'', April 2010 charted to Thomson Cruises for 10 years and known as '']''.
* SS ''Veendam'' (3), 1972–74, 1975–76, 1978–84—She was last in service for Commodore Cruise Line as the ''Enchanted Isle''<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Argentina_1958.html#anchor82535</ref> * SS ''Veendam'' (3), 1972–74, 1975–76, 1978–84— Last in service for Commodore Cruise Line as ''Enchanted Isle''<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Argentina_1958.html#anchor82535</ref>
* SS ''Volendam'' (2), 1972–76, 1978–84—Sister to SS ''Veendam'' (3); Last known as the ''Universe Explorer'' as the World Explorer Lines<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Brazil_1958.html#anchor484194</ref> * SS ''Volendam'' (2), 1972–76, 1978–84—Sister to SS ''Veendam'' (3); Last known as ''Universe Explorer'' of World Explorer Lines<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Brazil_1958.html#anchor484194</ref>
* SS ''Statendam'' (4) 1956–1982—She was last in service for Regent Star as the ''Regency'' but is now inactive service after Regent Star went bankrupt.<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/HAL-Statendam1956.html</ref> * SS ''Statendam'' (4) 1956–1982— Last in service for Regent Star as ''Regency''. Inactive after Regent Star went bankrupt.<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/HAL-Statendam1956.html</ref>
* SS ''Maasdam'' (4) (1952–1968)—Fate unknown<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/HollandAmericaLinePCs2.html</ref> * SS ''Maasdam'' (4) (1952–1968)—Fate unknown<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/HollandAmericaLinePCs2.html</ref>
* SS ''Ryndam'' (2) (1951–1973)—Sank 2003 on way to breakers<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/HollandAmericaLinePCs2.html</ref> * SS ''Ryndam'' (2) (1951–1973)—Sank 2003 on way to breakers<ref>http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/HollandAmericaLinePCs2.html</ref>

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Holland America Line
File:Hollandamericalogo.png
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTransportation
Founded1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company
SuccessorNederlandsche Scheepvaart Unie Edit this on Wikidata
HeadquartersSeattle, USA
Key peopleStein Kruse (President and CEO)
Richard D. Meadows (Executive VP, Marketing, Sales and Guest Programs)
Larry D. Calkins (Senior VP, Finance and Information Technology)
ProductsCruises
ParentCarnival Corporation
Websitewww.hollandamerica.com

The Holland America Line was founded in 1873 as the Dutch-America Steamship Company (Template:Lang-nl), a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line. HAL is now headquartered in Seattle, Washington, U.S.

The first ships sailed between Rotterdam and New York in 1872, with New York remaining the American terminal. Other services started to South America and Baltimore. Cargo service to New York was added in 1899. In the first 25 years the line carried 400,000 people from the old to the new world. Other North American ports were added in the early 20th century.

Though transportation and shipping were the primary sources of revenue, in 1895 HAL offered its first vacation cruise. Its second cruise, from New York to the Holy Land was first offered in 1910. In 1971, HAL suspended transatlantic passenger trade and in 1973 sold its cargo shipping division.

In 1989, HAL became a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corp., the largest cruise line. The company operates 15 ships to 7 continents and carries nearly 700,000 cruise passengers a year.

History

Holland America Line produced some noted ships from the 36,000 gross ton SS Nieuw Amsterdam of 1937 (probably the only large passenger liner at the time with no expectation of military service) and the SS Rotterdam of 1959, one of the first North Atlantic ships equipped for two class transatlantic crossing and one class luxury cruising. By the late 1960s, the golden era of trans-Atlantic passenger ships was replaced by air travel. HAL ended trans-Atlantic service in the early 1970s, leaving North Atlantic for Cunard's RMS Queen Elizabeth 2.

In 1971, Holland America replaced passenger transportation with cruise ships and is known for its wide variety of destinations. Receiving approval to visit Antarctica in the 1980s, they visit all seven continents. MS Prinsendam, MS Amsterdam and MS Rotterdammake annual "Grand Voyages" lasting more than 60 days, exploring more exotic destinations in South America and Africa. [[Image:hal hoofdkantoor.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Former HAL Headquarters, Rotterdam, Netherlands; presently in use as Hotel New York.

Current

As of July 2008, the line operates 15 ships, from the smaller and older S Class vessels; the mid range R Class; the Vista class; the newest and largest Signature class and the small 793-passenger Prinsendam (originally the Royal Viking Sun, then Seabourn Sun until HAL's purchase in 2002). All HAL ships have a dark blue hull with white superstructure, with the line's logo featured prominently on the functional smoke stacks.

Holland America also owns:

On April 3, 2008 Micky Arison, the chairman of Carnival Corporation, stated that due to the low value of the US dollar, inflation and high shipbuilding costs, they would not be ordering new ships for their US based brands (Holland America, Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises) until the economic situation improves.

Fleet

Statendam class (S class)

  • MS Statendam, 1993—Signature of Excellence (SOE) upgrades occurred in May 2005
  • MS Maasdam, 1993—SOE upgrades occurred in April 2006
  • MS Ryndam, 1994—SOE upgrades occurred in October 2004
  • MS Veendam, 1996—SOE upgrades occurred in January 2006

Rotterdam class (R class)

  • Note: Volendam and Zaandam have different funnels and are substantially different in design from the Rotterdam and the Amsterdam.

Vista class

  • MS Zuiderdam, 2002—SOE upgrades in December 2005; aft expansion in April 2008.
  • MS Oosterdam, 2003—SOE upgrades in October 2006; aft expansion in 2009.
  • MS Westerdam, 2004—SOE upgrades in April 2005; aft expansion in May 2007.
  • MS Noordam, 2006—Built with SOE standards; aft expansion to earlier Vista-class ships designed to mimic the Noordam.

In 2006, the Vista class cruise ships were awarded the 2006 Green Planet Award for outstanding environmental standards by Kuoni Switzerland.

The Eurodam. Holland America's second recent ship

Signature class

"The Elegant Explorer"

  • MS Rotterdam Obtained by HAL in 2002; SOE upgrades in January 2005

Former fleet

  • Noordam, 1984—Sold to Thomson Cruises in 2005.
  • Nieuw Amsterdam, 1984—Sold to American Classic Voyages in 2000. After their bankruptcy sold Thomson Cruises.
  • SS Rotterdam, 1958—Sold to Premier Cruise Lines in 1997, retired in 2000 and now a hotel and museum.
  • MS Westerdam, 1986—Transferred to Costa Cruises in 2002 and re-named Costa Europa, April 2010 charted to Thomson Cruises for 10 years and known as Thomson Dream.
  • SS Veendam (3), 1972–74, 1975–76, 1978–84— Last in service for Commodore Cruise Line as Enchanted Isle
  • SS Volendam (2), 1972–76, 1978–84—Sister to SS Veendam (3); Last known as Universe Explorer of World Explorer Lines
  • SS Statendam (4) 1956–1982— Last in service for Regent Star as Regency. Inactive after Regent Star went bankrupt.
  • SS Maasdam (4) (1952–1968)—Fate unknown
  • SS Ryndam (2) (1951–1973)—Sank 2003 on way to breakers
  • SS Westerdam (1945–1965)—Combination first class passenger/cargo vessel; scrapped Spain 1965
  • Nieuw Amsterdam, 1937—Scrapped 1974.
  • SS Rotterdam, 1908—Scrapped 1940.
  • SS Rotterdam, 1886—Fate Unknown.
  • SS Rotterdam, 1872—Wrecked September 26, 1883.

See also

References

  1. "Corporate headquarters." Holland America Line. Retrieved on January 20, 2010.
  2. "No newbuildings for Carnival's US brands at current dollar / euro rate - Arison". Cruise Business Review. Cruise Media Oy Ltd. 2008-04-04. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
  3. "Holland America Line Completes Signature of Excellence Enhancements."". press release. thefreelibrary.com. 2006-10-12. Retrieved 2010-07-07.
  4. Sailing the Sea's of Green
  5. http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Argentina_1958.html#anchor82535
  6. http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Brazil_1958.html#anchor484194
  7. http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/HAL-Statendam1956.html
  8. http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/HollandAmericaLinePCs2.html
  9. http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/HollandAmericaLinePCs2.html

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Ships of the Holland America Line
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MS Volendam, Fremantle Harbour, 2012.
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Years indicate year of entry into service with the Holland America Line.
Member brands and operational groups of Carnival Corporation & plc
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