HAL celebrates historic UK call
Holland America Line recently celebrated Nieuw Statendam’s inaugural visit to the port of Dover.
It marked the start of a milestone as for the first time in a decade British travellers will be able to embark on a full season of roundtrip itineraries from Dover.
A shipboard ceremony with port officials, travel partners, and local officials took place.
The 2025 UK Nieuw Statendam’s voyages will range from 14 to 42 days sailings to the Canary Islands, round the British Isles, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Iberia and the eastern Mediterranean.
Currently Holland America Line departs from nine homeports throughout Europe with a combined 62 overnight calls or late-night departures in leading cities.
“Adding Dover as a homeport is ideal for our British guests who can conveniently embark in England and explore several regions around Europe,” said Karen Farndell, Director of UK Sales and Marketing.
In 2025 we’re offering the most diverse range of itineraries.”
Christian Pryce, CCO at the Port of Dover said: “It’s been special celebrating Nieuw Statendam’s inaugural call as we become her UK homeport with ten calls in one season for 2025.”
“It’s fantastic to see our partnership with Holland America Line reach a new level.:
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