Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many - or as few - as you please. Whether you want to work-out in the fitness center, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage, take a class in our state of the art Culinary Arts Center demonstration kitchen or check your email in the Explorations Café, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.

Once in the cruise port, make your cruise vacation even more memorable with our extensive Shore Excursions program of activities. See, explore, discover: arts and cultural activities, athletic expeditions, city tours, shopping and more.

ONBOARD ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

• Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine, featuring gourmet presentations, tasting events, and hands-on cooking classes
• Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, offers more than 2,000 books, music listening stations, Internet access, puzzles and more
• Explorations Speaker Series, featuring experts on topics such as wildlife, history, culture, astronomy and more

SPA REJUVENATION

• The elegant Greenhouse Spa & Salon, which includes massage rooms, thermal suites, and a range of luxurious spa products
• Jacuzzi, two outdoor pools, classic teak deck chairs for reading, relaxing and sunning

RECREATION AND FITNESS

• Fully equipped Fitness Center
• Classes in low-impact aerobics, yoga, and Pilates
• Basketball, ping pong, tennis, volleyball, walk-a-mile
• Golf Simulator and golf swing analysis on the ms Prinsendam (golf shore excursions in selected ports)

FOR KIDS AND TEENS

• Club HAL® for guests ages 5 to 12, featuring age-appropriate games, arts and crafts and parties supervised by a full time Club HAL director
• The Loft, a special place for guests aged 13 to 17
• The Oasis, on select ships, a private sundeck for teens.

ART AND SHOPPING

• Self-guided iPod® art tours of the ships' multi-million dollar art and antiques collections
• Purchase works of fine art at our art auctions and arrange for in-home delivery
• Duty-free shopping featuring brand names such as Lladro®, Swarovski®, Waterford®, Gucci®, Givenchy®

SHORE EXCURSIONS AND LAND TOURS

• Come explore our extensive selection of Shore Excursion and land tour ebrochures. Choose your tour times and book online, up to 10 days prior to sailing.