New York Event Kicks Off Holland America Line's 150th Anniversary Celebrations
On Oct. 26, Rotterdam VII sailed into New York City near the end of its 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The voyage was the start of Holland America Line’s yearlong celebration of its founding 150 years ago on April 18, 1873. The crossing, which departed Oct. 15, left exactly 150 years to the day that the cruise line’s first ship, Rotterdam I, set sail on its maiden voyage from Europe to the New World. During the rare overnight call in New York, an event was held on board that marked Holland America Line’s upcoming milestone birthday, honoring the brand’s heritage and recognizing the modern cruise line it’s become.
