Refurbishing old cruise ships is nothing new, but Silversea has done something the luxury cruise world has never seen before: they cut their ship Silver Spirit in half. This ambitious feat was part of a plan to lengthen the ship and increase its capacity. The project reportedly took 500 skilled Read more
Silversea Cruises launched a variety of well received wine centric cruises so popular that they are doing it again for 2019! Expert Wine Ambassador, Lawrence d’Almeida, chose approximately 160 different wines to populate Silversea’s wine cellar, which is one of the largest and broadest choices of complimentary wines aboard any Read more
Launching in December 2018, ms Nieuw Statendam will be a sister ship to Koningsdam and the second of Holland America’s Pinnacle-class ships. It features a design inspired by the fluid curves of musical instruments. On board, expect an extraordinary experience. Savor the innovative specialty restaurants – from Sel de Mer Read more
Hang with lemurs in Madagascar, race with lions in Namibia, brave the waves with penguins – all to the tune of a live orchestra. This is the new and exclusive show debuting on Holland America’s ships in partnership with BBC Earth. Combining live music with a backdrop of dramatic footage Read more
The latest culinary creation from Holland America’s Master Chef is a feast for your eyes, not your taste buds. Rudi Sodamin’s new coffee table book is called “Food Faces,” and features more than 150 vibrant images of edible art. Chef Sodamin’s distinctive characters are inspired by culinary ingredients and human Read more
Want to know the secret to homemade pasta or the perfect burger? Learn from the best – at sea – with America’s Test Kitchen on board Holland America’s newest ship, the Nieuw Statendam. The ship’s state of the art test kitchen will host a wide array of live cooking shows Read more
The newest ship in Norwegian’s fleet was just christened in Seattle, and soon will begin its Alaska cruise season. Norwegian Bliss arrived in Seattle on May 30, 2018 for its christening ceremony. After a 3-day exhibition cruise, it begins its summer season of 7-day Alaska cruises which will stop in Read more
Philanthropist, actor, TV icon, author – Oprah Winfrey has worn many hats in her life. Now, she’ll add to that list as the godmother of Holland America’s newest ship, the Nieuw Statendam. In a private ceremony in early 2019, Oprah will dedicate the ship before it sets sail on a Read more
Palm trees, crystal blue waters, white sand beaches – Tonga is a remote and picturesque group of islands in the South Pacific, and you can sail there aboard the Paul Gaugin. Here’s our recipe for spending the perfect day. Board a speedboat and cruise through what many consider the most Read more
Guests on the Paul Gaugin can learn from live cooking demonstrations by their local Polynesian hosts. But until your voyage, you can make this at home to enjoy a taste of the islands of Tahiti. Poisson Cru (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 ¾ lbs sashimi-grade tuna, cut into small cubes or Read more