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A 77-year-old woman went overboard from the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam north of Cuba, prompting a search involving the Coast Guard and the ship's crew, with the cruise's planned stop in Key West canceled; the cruise line expressed condolences to the family.
A 77-year-old woman went overboard from the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Statendam near Cuba, prompting a search by the U.S. Coast Guard, which has deployed ships and helicopters to find her. The cruise was rerouted, and the ship's stop in Key West was canceled as rescue efforts continue.
Passengers aboard the Holland America Line’s Koningsdam ship had a spectacular view of the total solar eclipse off the coast of Mazatlan, Mexico, as the ship provided a prime viewing spot for the phenomenon. Cruise ships offer the advantage of mobility to chase clear skies and provide a multi-sensory experience during eclipses. Holland America Line plans to offer more eclipse-viewing opportunities in the future, and other cruise lines also provide similar experiences for enthusiasts of this natural phenomenon.
Two crew members on a Holland America Line cruise ship died during an undisclosed "incident" in the ship’s engineering space while it was at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. The cruise line expressed deep sadness and stated that the safety and welfare of all guests and crew are their top priority. Details about the incident have not been released, and an investigation is underway. This incident comes just two weeks after a 27-year-old Florida woman was found dead on a different cruise ship headed to the Bahamas, with the cause of death still under investigation.
Two crew members of the Holland America Line died onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam ship while it was in the Bahamas, following an incident in an engineering space. The cause of death is under investigation, and the company is providing counseling services to affected team members. This incident comes after a recent case where a 27-year-old woman died in her cruise ship cabin while traveling to the Bahamas, and suspected cocaine was found in the cabin, leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old man.
Two crew members of the Holland America Line cruise ship Nieuw Amsterdam were killed in an "onboard incident" in an engineering space while the ship was docked in Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. The cause of the incident is under investigation, and the cruise line is offering counseling services to affected team members.
Two crew members of the Holland America Line were killed in an "onboard incident" in an engineering space while the Nieuw Amsterdam ship was docked in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. The cause of the incident is under investigation, and the cruise line is offering counseling services to affected team members.
Two crew members of the Holland America Line were killed in an "onboard incident" in an engineering space while the Nieuw Amsterdam ship was docked in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. The cause of the incident is under investigation, and the cruise line is offering counseling services to affected team members.
Two crew members of Holland America Line died in an "incident in an engineering space" on the Nieuw Amsterdam ship while it was at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. The ship is currently on a week-long Eastern Caribbean cruise, and the cause of the incident is under investigation. Holland America Line is providing counseling services to its team members, and the safety and welfare of guests and crew are the company's top priority.
A gastro outbreak has affected passengers and crew aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Koningsdam during its 35-day Pacific Ocean cruise, with 98 out of 2,522 guests and 12 out of 961 crew members experiencing symptoms of Norovirus infection. The CDC has reported the outbreak and measures, including increased cleaning and disinfection, have been implemented. Despite the outbreak, the impact on the voyage has been minimal, and the ship is scheduled to return to San Diego on March 24, 2024.
Nearly 100 passengers and 12 crew members aboard Holland America Line's Koningsdam ship fell ill in a norovirus outbreak during a round-trip cruise to Hawaii and French Polynesia. The cruise line and CDC implemented enhanced cleaning and isolation protocols, with the majority of cases being mild and quickly resolving. This incident follows a similar outbreak on a Cunard Line ship earlier this year, and comes amid a rise in norovirus cases in the U.S. Despite the association of norovirus with cruises, the majority of outbreaks occur in health care settings.
A couple went on a 22-day discounted cruise aboard Holland America Line's Oosterdam for $2,500 per person, staying in a 212-square-foot balcony stateroom with a queen-size bed, sitting area, TV, and mini fridge. The room had three closets, providing ample storage space, and a bathroom with a tall shower. The ship had amenities including a pool, cafes, and a theater. Despite the small room, the couple enjoyed the cruise and exploring the ship's public areas.