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Holland America Line Adds New Productions, Music and Performances

Image: The Rotterdam as seen from a tender. (Photo Credit: Susan Young)
Image: The Rotterdam as seen from a tender. (Photo Credit: Susan Young)
Kristen Hess
by Kristen Hess
Last updated: 1:25 PM ET, Thu April 11, 2024

Starting with Holland America Line's ship The Eurodam in February and The Rotterdam, The Zuiderdam and The Nieuw Statendam in late June, the cruise line is adding four new mainstage experiences to its lineup, which includes "Song & Dance," "Class Act," "All That!" and "Hey, Mr. DJ."

Besides the new mainstage experiences, Holland America Line is also adding "The Rolling Stone Lounge" to a number of its ships, in addition to the current lineup that hosts it, which currently includes The Noordam, The Oosterdam, The Zuiderdam, The Westerdam, The Eurodam, and The Nieuw Amsterdam.

Certain European voyages, as well as Grand and Legendary Voyages, will include classical music performances.

“Over the past several years we’ve built one of the strongest entertainment experiences at sea, working with world-class musicians and dancers,” said Bill Prince, vice president of entertainment and enrichment.

Holland America is also offering "B.B. King’s Blues Club" on The Koningsdam, The Nieuw Statendam, and The Rotterdam, as well as "Billboard Onboard," which is available on The Eurodam, The Koningsdam, The Nieuw Amsterdam, The Nieuw Statendam, The Noordam, The Oosterdam, The Rotterdam, The Westerdam and the Zuiderdam

Different Programs for Different Regions

Caribbean cruises on The Rotterdam, The Nieuw Statendam, and The Eurodam will feature steel drum concerts and unique covers of various songs as part of its "Island Magic" concert. 

Cruises to Canada and New England on The Volendam and The Zuiderdam will include the new Nova Scotia-themed show "Breton Thunder." Voyages to Europe on The Nieuw Statendam, The Rotterdam, and The Zuiderdam will feature classical string music performances by The Chordial Chamber Trio and Pantheon. 

Journeys to Alaska will feature music and dance performances from the "Step One Dance Company"and "Major Fourth," as well as "Destination: Alaska," which will excite travelers for their cruises and excursions.


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