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Holland America Line

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, sailing since 1873.

Holland America Line
Holland America Line Published October 20, 2026
Holland America Line fleet
Holland America Line fleet

Founded in Rotterdam in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company carrying European emigrants to the US, Holland America is one of the oldest continuously operating cruise lines. It leans into a quieter, more traditional style of cruising and is a longtime Alaska and world-voyage specialist.

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Holland America Line

Cruise line; former transatlantic passenger and cargo line

Holland America Line N.V. (HAL) is an American cruise line operating as a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. Founded in 1873 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company (NASM), the company operated regular transatlantic passenger and cargo services between Rotterdam and North America until 1971. As a dedicated cruise line, the company expanded through multiple acquisitions including Westours in 1971, Windstar Cruises in 1988, and Home Lines in 1988. In 1989, the company was acquired by Carnival Corporation.

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Cruiseline details

Founded
1873
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, USA
Parent Company
Carnival Corporation & plc
Website
hollandamerica.com
Brand Color
#0e7490
Loyalty Program
Mariner Society
Stock Ticker
NYSE: CCL / LSE: CCL
Company Size (Employees)
~13,000 employees (shipboard + shoreside)
Company Story
Founded in Rotterdam in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company carrying European emigrants to the US, Holland America is one of the oldest continuously operating cruise lines. It leans into a quieter, more traditional style of cruising and is a longtime Alaska and world-voyage specialist.

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