Holland America has carried more than eleven million passengers.

In 1976, Holland America began recruiting skilled personnel from the Philippines. United Philippine Lines, the sole manning agent of Holland America Line, was the pioneer in the manning industry and one of the very first principal to hire Filipino seafarers to first work in the deck and engine department and eventually in the kitchen, galley, front office and bars/lounges. UPL also provides personnel in the technical department (tailors, upholstery, carpenters, plumbers).

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"With 140 years of experience, Holland America Line is recognized as the undisputed leader in the cruise industry's premium segment. Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 350 ports in more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies. Two-to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antartica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailing to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal.

Over the course of the country's long history in Holland Americal Lines has carried more than 11 million passengers from Europe to the New World and to vacation destination across the globe.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard"