Win a 9-Night Crossing in HAL's Transatlantic Writing Contest - Plus Win Swag From CC

[Dan Askin]

HAL's nearly century-long tradition of offering regular transatlantic service ended in 1971, when the line dedicated itself to pleasure cruising. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its evolution from a traditional Atlantic crossing company, it's holding a story contest. Submit your most memorable Holland America Line transatlantic voyage ... and you could win a nine-day "Classic Crossing" for two." Find out how to enter the contest here.

 

Additionally, Cruise Critic is running its own giveaway. Here's how it works:

 

Post your favorite Holland America ship on this thread and you'll be automatically entered to win one of six prize packs featuring "The Art of Cruising" coffee table book, a HAL insulated lunch bag and a Cruise Critic luggage tag. Six winners (no more than one per household) will be randomly selected on March 15.

 

[Phamer55]

My favorite ship is the Voledam because it was the ship for my first cruise and I was immediately addicted to cruising thereafter!

[Heaven6566]

ms Oosterdam :D

[brmoqueen]

My favorite would be Ms Eurodam....love the cabanas!

[BearInStPete]

MS Westerdam

[fiona33]

Never been on Holland cruise line so I can't comment on their cruises yet

[Frick_&_Frack]

It has to be the Noordam.

[dgsiii]

My favorite is the Eurodam. The Signature Class ships are fantastic!

[ra4fda]

I am a dedicated cruiser. Working on number 18, but never on HAL, so I guess I cannot enter this contest. But think about it HAL, do you want new cruise fans, or just ones that are already your customers? So I guess I will need to look for promotions from RCCL, Celebrity, Costa, Priincess or Carnival, as I have already cruised with them. Good luck HAL cruisers on winning a HAL cruise!

[Dan Askin]

Never been on Holland cruise line so I can't comment on their cruises yet

 

Suppose you can still have a favorite without having sailed....

[Comptech]

Maasdam here, she was my first HAL ship......

[PlanoDebbie]

Love the ms Amsterdam to Alaska!

[lilpad1]

Although I liked the Volendam - I loved the Oosterdam!

[morbiddk]

ms Oosterdam

[tomprice]

A vote for the Prinsendam and for small-ship cruising in general...

[operafan]

So far, Westerdam. But I may change my mind next month..............

[mmr923]

First cruise, Honeymoon, booked a VH guarantee and received a VA Aft with extended balcony, and tied for first place in the "HAL superstars" competition - what's not to love?! :)

[Lissame]

My very first cruise 24 years ago was on Holland America--the Nieuw Amsterdam at the time (not the same one as the "new" one). Great experience, have always wanted to go back on Holland America again.

[Babewho]

Our first cruise was the Veendam to Alaska for our 25th anniversary. Will always be our favorite!

[CindyCT]

I will be sailing on the Eurodam in 9 days and I am positive it will become my favorite ship :D

[aajacques]

My favorite ship is the:

MS Westerdam

[andre4259]

I am a big fan of the Eurodam. It took me to Northern Europe and the UK and can't wait to get back

[DFW-Cruiser]

The Oosterdam! For a first cruise it was perfect. Not to mention Hunky Dory and Smiley Agus remembered my name EVERY time they saw me, including from behind - in the middle of Ketchikan!

[texkan]

Mine pick would be Eurodam. I have never been lucky enough to sail HA but if I win that would be GREAT!!!

[NMLady]

My favorite HAL ship is the Amsterdam. It's size is just right for us and we loved our 14 day Alaska cruise on her.