For more than 9 years, holland america line has been a recognized leader in cruising, taking you to exotic destinations around the world. With your help, i figured out that oprah announced the current book title early february 2018 and it was the book for 2018. You start to imagine the time youll spend travelling alaska, canada, europe, new zealand or the south pacific on one of the amazing ships in the holland america line. Holland society executive administrator sarah bogart cooney sat down with the societys. Oct 14, 2015 our kids favourite part of any cruise is the kids club and yes, holland america has one. I thought i was all good to go with tossing my fcc on the cruise. The best time to book your holland america 2020 and 2021 cruises is now. Whether sipping a cocktail at half moon cay or a latte at explorations cafe, a book makes an excellent travel companion. An enriching new book club program will debut on holland america lines sailings of 14 days or more starting in may 2009.
Its part of special onboard programming developed in partnership with o, the oprah magazine. O, the oprah magazine partnership holland america line. Whether sipping a cocktail at half moon cay or a latte at. I would highly recommend club orange and for the fortunate enough sailing in neptune and pinnacle this is a real enhancement to the dining experience. Holland america and o, the oprah magazine, on thursday announced a new partnership that will include a cruise to alaska with the media mogul, actress and longtime talk show host.
Savings on wine club collections casino certificates premium holland america line itemsfrom bathrobes to coffee mugs and much more cruises. Holland america line is bringing the reading room fleetwide. Holland america just announced their new club orange program and the perks that come with it. Since school had started again and it was the last cruise of the season, our boat only had 5 children. The program is capacity controlled and can sell out. Holland america ships hosting oprahs book club discussions. Our kids favourite part of any cruise is the kids club and yes, holland america has one. Join hals book club on longer voyages holland america blog. You are now eligible for a shipboard credit and onboard. Baby food, high chairs and booster seats may be requested in advance of boarding.
Feb 26, 2018 oprahs book club will come to life aboard holland america ships, featuring author discussions as part of os reading room. Nieuw statendam is the second of hollands pinnacleclass ships and bears a strong resemblance to her sister ship ms koningsdam with a few noticeable differences. Welcome to holland america line on facebook a place to inspire and be inspired, to share your favorite travel moments and to explore the world around you. We are deeply honored that o, the oprah magazine chose holland america line.
We have hundreds of sailings where we have onboard hosts, onboard credits, complimentary specialty dinners, and more. Sep 05, 2006 the book arrived in almost perfect condition, only one corner of the cover is bent a little, and the inside doesnt look like it was ever opened. If you are worried that there may be a better holland america cruise deal months from now, there is no need. All groups groups your friends have joined arts beliefs. Better off read gr book club 17 readers grand rapids 20s, 30s and 40s. Holland america line has partnered with o, the oprah magazine to combine the eyeopening, lifechanging wonder of travel with the soulexpanding content found in every issue of the magazine. Picture yourself on holland america lines spectacular and brand new ms nieuw statendam, along with fellow mark steyn club cruisers, mark steyn and his special guests. Holland americas newest ship, nieuw statendam, also happens to be the largest and most advanced in the whole fleet thanks to a focus on modern amenities and outstanding design.
Im looking forward hearing what the new book will be at that time this year. Welcome to the holland society of new york, a historical and genealogical society founded to collect and preserve information respecting the early history and settlement of new netherland by the dutch. Do not use holland america cruises forum tripadvisor. Holland america club orange brings bonus benefits, amenities. B y may, guests on all ships regardless of cruising region will have the opportunity to read the latest book club. On sea days, babysitting services are available through the front office for a small surcharge for children 3 years of age or older. My 11 essential holland america tips and tricks for cruisers. Here is the place to share hal memories, connect with old friends, meet new friends, post and watch photos and videos, share upcoming travel plans, and get the. Holland america line is testing a new program that provides exclusive benefits and amenities found in no other existing program. However the cruise following ours from vancouver to seattle on a weekend was booked with over 200 kids. Oprahs book club will come to life aboard holland america ships. Club orange, holland americas priority program cruise critic.
B y may, guests on all ships regardless of cruising region will have the opportunity to read the latest book club selection and participate in discussions on board. Five things to know about holland americas nieuw amsterdam. Oprah reading room fleetwide on holland america chris cruises. I booked a cruise to new zealand and austrailia in october for a veranda room and they called and talked me into upgrading to their club orange which included many. Now 6 days before we are supposed to leave for auckland they sent me an email that downgraded me to the. Holland america debuts explorations book club the cruise. Holland america line said that as part of its partnership with oprah winfreys o magazine, it will offer a version of her monthly book club readings on all 14 of its ships. Holland america line has enjoyed a distinguished record of traditional cruises, world exploration, and transatlantic crossings since 1873all facets of its history that are reflected in the. Starting next month on the ms westerdam, holland america line will start transforming the crows nest into a new area called explorations central. The cabana club on holland americas nieuw amsterdam. Holland america line is one of the most popular cruise lines. In addition to all the wonderful activities aboard ms nieuw statendam and in port, this exclusive steyn at sea mediterranean cruise includes. Find groups in holland, michigan about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests.
Additional perks as well as priority boarding and room upgrade. The moment you book a holland america cruise deal, everything changes. Holland america line serves a wide variety of kidpleasing food, including special sandwiches, tacos, hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza. Holland america line recently asked guests what they considered essential when cruising, and it comes as no surprise that a good book was on the list for many. Dive in and ask your aaa travel agent to book the 2021 grand world voyage, which features 49 calls in 20plus countries, or opt for a segment of the journey that is new to you. Holland america line names ruth reichls latest memoir, save me. By may 2018, guests on all ships regardless of cruising region will have the opportunity to read the latest book club selection and participate in discussions on. With a rich history of awardwinning, luxurious cruising, holland america is known for its spacious ships, 5star dining, excellent onboard entertainment, enrichment offerings and thrilling global itineraries. There are 4 cookbooks from holland america line and when i was on our cruise i couldnt decide which one to purchase.
Make your appointment today to book your alaska cruise or cruisetour to take advantage of these exclusive offers. Nieuw statendam, holland americas second cruise ship in its pinnacle class. Club orange allows guests to opt into extra privileges that are available to a limited number of guests on each cruise. Feb 09, 2017 holland america and o, the oprah magazine, on thursday announced a new partnership that will include a cruise to alaska with the media mogul, actress and longtime talk show host. Youth staff hold degrees in education, childhood development, recreation, leisure studies or related fields. Holland americas club orange offers private dining and more.
Onboard book club pick chronicles reichls tenure as editorinchief at gourmet magazine. Os reading room, oprahs book club theyre currently reading and. Cruises, cruise ship deals, travel cruises holland america. Oprah to cruise with holland america as part of new. First up is southern author tayari jones, who wrote the latest book. Holland america line and o, the oprah magazine launch os reading room fleetwide featuring oprahs book clubs latest selection an american marriage by awardwinning author tayari jones. For our recent 7day western caribbean cruise on holland americas nieuw amsterdam, we prebooked a private cabana at the cabana club on the observation deck we had tried to book one of these cabanas before, for the day, once we were onboard the cruise ship.
Mar 09, 2015 for our recent 7day western caribbean cruise on holland americas nieuw amsterdam, we prebooked a private cabana at the cabana club on the observation deck we had tried to book one of these cabanas before, for the day, once we were onboard the cruise ship. While club orange is not intended to be a way to jumpstart the past guest status others have sailed many times to enjoy, it does feel. Currently available on koningsdam and nieuw statendam although fleetwide rollout is possible. Holland america cruises lifestyle fresh mommy blog.
Holland america line and o, the oprah magazine have named food writer and restaurant critic ruth reichls save me the plums as the next selection for os. All club hal activities are supervised by permanent, fulltime staff, and are designed to be kid friendly and age appropriate. For that reason, hal hosts a read more of join hals. First up is author tayari jones, who wrote an american marriage. My experience trying to book a hal cruise today holland. Book club groups in holland heres a look at some book club groups near holland. For guests who book neptune and pinnacle suites, club orange is intended to enhance their cruise experience with a dedicated concierge, a private dining venue, priority access plus other amenities. Holland america mariner society cruise loyalty program. Whether sipping a cocktail at half moon cay or a latte at explorations cafe, a book makes an excellent travel companion for that reason, hal hosts a book club on all sailings more than 15 days, as well as on select shorter sailings. Copies of each months book are available at the branch one month prior to the discussion. Holland america line has been taking travelers to exciting destinations for more than 8 years. Even if you dont make it to one of the special sailings, youll still find new oprahapproved activities on more than 300 holland america voyages, including a book club, tai chi, meditation. Oprah reading room fleetwide on holland america chris.
Oprah winfrey to cruise with holland america cruise international. Peruvian chicken braised short ribs mole pork chop baby tomahawk cream linguine with shrimp. If so, you and holland america line president orlando ashford are soulmates. Jun 25, 2018 style session with adam glassman and os reading room, in which authors of books featured in the o book club will offer presentations and book signings onboard.
Members earn cruise day credits based on days sailed, with double points for. Holland america line cruises, book 2020, 2021 and 2022. Oprah to cruise with holland america as part of new partnership. I would absolutely book it again and in the end i felt the 50usd upcharge was worth it. Copies of each months book are available at the branch one month prior.
Oprahs book club will come to life aboard holland america ships, featuring author discussions as part of os reading room. We booked the holland america line koningsdam norse legends. Holland americas mariner society is a multitiered loyalty program for past passengers. Theyll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed. As part of the cruise lines ongoing signature of excellence initiative, the explorations book club will launch with the popular novel like water for chocolate on the panama canal ms veendam sailing. Mar 18, 2017 even if you dont make it to one of the special sailings, youll still find new oprahapproved activities on more than 300 holland america voyages, including a book club, tai chi, meditation. Holland america just announced they are partnering with oprah to create a series of themed cruises. It gives passengers the opportunity to read the latest book club selection and. The book with confidence offer offer is only available on new bookings made between march 1, 2020 and april 30, 2020, for holland america line cruises sailing between april 1, 2020 and october 15, 2020 eligible cruise. The book arrived in almost perfect condition, only one corner of the cover is bent a little, and the inside doesnt look like it was ever opened. Cruise with oprah, gayle, and holland america to alaska. Members earn cruise day credits based on days sailed, with double points for suite passengers and one. We never succeeded, as the cabanas are very popular and tend to be all booked ahead of the cruise. Learn about onboard activities and tips from cruise.
Holland america lines new club orange is presented as an option for cruise travelers looking to elevate their cruise experience. I booked a cruise to new zealand and austrailia in october for a veranda room and they called and talked me into upgrading to their club orange which included many additional perks as well as priority. Sign up for club orange when you make your cruise booking, as you cannot book onboard. Holland americas book with confidence aaa western and. If you are looking for some of the most spacious and comfortable ships at sea, awardwinning service, five star dining, extensive activities and enrichment programs, and compelling worldwide itineraries. Discover the things you need to now about cruising with holland america before you go. Holland america line s youth activities program, club hal, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 317, supervised by a fulltime, professionally trained staff. They are so committed to child safety, empowerment and nurturing that they have been accredited by praesidium, inc. Holland america line and o, the oprah magazine launch os. Jan 08, 2020 holland america s mariner society is a multitiered loyalty program for past passengers. Holland america cruise line believes strongly in family travel. Feb 23, 2018 holland america line said that as part of its partnership with oprah winfreys o magazine, it will offer a version of her monthly book club readings on all 14 of its ships. Our newest program, club orange, offers an added level of luxury on board holland america line ships with priority access,exclusive amenities and special events.