For the past few years Holland America has been undergoing a representation makeover. Customarily considered to be a great cruise line for the older crowd, Holland America Line (or HAL) has been adding brand-new ships sailing to routes that lure a broader audience. This line is considered at the high end of the Mass Market cruise lines with its elegant ships, high marks for service and quality food service. Anyway if you are a senior, HAL does an excellent job of facilitating your special needs with small extras like fold-down seats in elevators and wheelchair accessible staterooms. HAL also has a great reputation in Alaska with a range of cruises and cruise tours.

Line’s category is contemporary. Prices are from $150 to $250 per person per day (cruise only). 

Holland America’s ships are ms Amsterdam, ms Maasdam, ms Noordam, ms Oosterdam, ms Prinsendam, ms Rotterdam, ms Ryndam, ms Statendam, ms Veendam, ms Volendam, ms Westerdam, ms Zaandam, ms Zuiderdam.  

Destinations to travel to with Holland America cruise line are Alaska, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Bahamas, Canada, Eastern Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Mexico, Pacific Northwest, Panama Canal, Scandinavia, South America, South Pacific, Southern Caribbean, Transatlantic, Transpacific, U.S. East Coast, U.S. Pacific Coast, Western Caribbean.