Holland America Line Restarts Cruises from the U.S.
Holland America Line has restarted cruises from the U.S. with Nieuw Amsterdam, which departed out of Seattle to begin sailing in Alaska.
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Holland America Line has joined the limited number of cruise lines that have resume operations out of the U.S.
Nieuw Amsterdam departed the
Port of Seattle on Saturday afternoon to kick star Holland America’s return to service and the restart of its Alaska season.
Nieuw Amsterdam is First in the Fleet to Restart from the U.S.
The carnival-owned cruise line has kicked off its return to U.S. cruises with the
Holland America prepares to set sail for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began
Holland America is hoping to salvage what remains of the 2021 cruise season with ten trips to Alaska. Passengers will not be required to wear masks on board. Author: Glenn Farley Updated: 8:47 PM PDT July 23, 2021
SEATTLE The Seattle-based Holland America Line is not requiring passengers to wear masks while onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam when it departs for Alaska on Saturday.
The ship will be the second cruise ship to set sail in what remains of the salvaged 2021 Seattle to Alaska cruise season. The 2020 season was canceled in its entirety due to the COVID-19 pandemic.