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Packaging list recommended by Holland America Cruise Lines:
Packing Advice
Holland America recommends that you use hard-sided baggage and cautions against
the use of garment bags with hanger hooks protruding from the top.
IMPORTANT: Do not pack your passport, medications, cruise documents or
airline tickets. Keep them close at hand in your purse or jacket pocket. We also
strongly suggest that you carry important items such as perishables, medicine,
liquor, cash, credit or debit cards, jewelry, gold, silver, or similar
valuables, securities, financial instruments, records or other valuable or
business documents, laptop computers, cellular telephones, cameras, hearing
aids, electric wheelchairs, scooters, or other video or electronic equipment,
binoculars, film, videotape, computer disks, audio disks, tapes or cds on your
person or in your carry-on bag. (Remember that checked baggage might not be
accessible at all times.) Holland America Line assumes no responsibility for the
items listed above. If Holland America, due to any cause whatsoever, is liable
for loss of, damage to or delay of your property, the amount of Holland
America's liability will not exceed US$100 (US$600 for passengers who have
purchased Cancellation Protection Plan) unless you have specified to Holland
America in writing the true value of your property and paid to Holland America
before departure of the Cruise, Cruisetour or HAL Land Trip, 1% of the value in
excess of US$100 or US$600, as applicable. In that event, Holland America's
liability will be limited to the amount so specified.
Holland America Line's baggage policy is further detailed in the baggage section
of your Cruise Contract.
Medication: Your prescription medication should be kept close at hand in
your purse or carry-on bag rather than in your checked luggage. Be sure to bring
a sufficient supply of medication and transport it in the original container. It
is also a good idea to carry a written list of your medications in case they are
lost. The list should include the name of the drug, dosage and times taken. In
case of emergency, Holland America will assist in filling prescriptions.
However, please note that additional charges apply.
Clothing
The right clothing can make a big difference in the enjoyment of your cruise.
First and foremost, dress for comfort. Daily life aboard ship and in ports of
call is laid-back and casual. We encourage you to wear whatever makes you feel
most comfortable-sportswear, shorts, sundresses, slacks, and so on. Warmer
climates call for clothing made of lightweight, breathable fabrics. For cooler
climates we suggest casual clothes that can be layered easily and possibly a
raincoat and waterproof hat or umbrella and gloves.
Bring a swimsuit-all of our ships have pools and whirlpools. You may wish to
bring more than one outfit for the water, if you'll be spending much time in and
around it. We ask that you wear shoes and a cover-up over a bathing suit when
walking through the interior of the ship. If you'd like to jog on deck or work
out in the fitness center, bring workout gear.
Footwear should include comfortable walking shoes for visits ashore and sandals
or rubber-soled shoes for strolling on deck.
Evening dress falls into three separate categories - casual, informal and
formal. Each night, a daily program will be delivered to your stateroom
announcing the suggested dress for the following evening.
Comfortable, relaxed clothing is fine for evenings designated as casual;
however, T-shirts, jeans and shorts are not allowed in the dining room or public
areas. During informal nights, dresses or pantsuits for women and jackets
(tie optional) for men are standard.
On festive formal evenings, women usually wear cocktail dresses or gowns
and men usually wear business suits or tuxedos. There are approximately two
formal nights per week. (Gentlemen: Though business suits or tuxedos are
suggested attire for formal evenings, they are certainly not required. You are
welcome to wear a jacket and tie on formal nights.) Formalwear for ladies and
gentlemen can be pre-ordered for your use for the duration of your cruise. Just
call Cruise Line Formalwear at 800-551-5091 to reserve and it will be ready in
your stateroom when you board.
In order to complement your fellow guests, Holland America Line asks that you
observe the suggested dress code throughout the entire evening.
All staterooms are equipped with standard 110 AC outlets. Additionally, all
staterooms are equipped with 220 AC outlets. If your shaver operates on standard
110 AC, by all means bring it (guests with pre- or post-cruise hotel packages
may want to bring converters and/or adapters for their hotel stay). You may wish
to bring a travel alarm clock. Hairdryers are available in staterooms on all
ships except the ms Noordam.
For safety reasons, we respectfully request that you do not iron clothing in
your stateroom. Ironing facilities are available at the self-service laundry
rooms for your convenience. In addition, full laundry and valet services are
available on all of our ships.
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