Overview
Holland America Line's past passenger program is called the Mariner Society Rewards Program. The Mariner Society is a way that Holland America rewards its loyal repeat cruise guests, with special onboard amenities, pricing and gifts.
You become a member in the Mariner Society after your first Holland America cruise. There are four tiers in the Mariner Society: Star Mariner, Two-Star Mariner, Three-Star Mariner and Four-Star Mariner.
• Star Mariner (guests are automatically enrolled into this tier after their first Holland America cruise): special offers on select sailings, 50% discounts for third and fourth guests on select sailings, hosted sailings with Holland America Line Ambassadors, a Welcome Back Embarkation Brunch on future Holland America cruises, a subscription to the Mariner Magazine and a Mariner Champagne Brunch on future cruises.
• Two-Star Mariner (reached after 30 cruise day credits have been earned): all of the amenities of Star Mariner members, plus shopping discounts (including 15% off items purchased from ShopHollandAmerica.com and 10% off of logo apparel items available onboard Holland America's ships), complimentary ship photo, and a exclusive annual cruise planner and special recognition pin.
• Three-Star Mariner (reached after 75 cruise day credits have been earned): all of the amenities that Two-Star Mariner members get, plus 10% off spa treatments, 25% off all wine packages, mini-bar purchases, Explorations Cafe drinks and alternative restaurant surcharges, as well as advanced notice of new itineraries and waived air deviation fees.
• Four-Star Mariner (reached after 200 cruise day credits have been earned): all of the amenities enjoyed by Three-Star Mariners, plus free fare for third and fourth guests on select sailings, complimentary wine tastings and laundry/pressing, 50% off all wine packages, mini-bar purchases, Explorations Cafe drinks and alternative restaurant surcharges, 15% off all logo apparel items purchased onboard Holland America's ships, priority tender service and check-in, priority shore excursion pre-booking, and a free subscription to Food & Wine magazine or Travel + Leisure magazine.
There are special Mariner Society cruises that will be offered during 2010 by Holland America Line:
| Itinerary |
Ship |
Dates |
| 14-day Brazil & Argentina Discovery |
ms Veendam |
3/11/10 |
| 21-day Spring Panama Canal |
ms Ryndam |
4/18/10 |
| 14-day Alaskan Adventurer |
ms Amsterdam |
5/31/10 |
| 7-day Bermuda |
ms Veendam |
8/15/10 |
| 15-day European Sampler |
ms Prinsendam |
9/11/10 |
| 16-day Mediterranean Farewell |
ms Noordam |
10/18/10 |
| 14-day Pacific Treasures |
ms Volendam |
11/5/10 |
| 14-day Caribbean |
ms Maasdam |
11/12/10 |
| 14-day Circle Hawaii |
ms Zaandam |
12/5/10 |
The new Mariner Society Rewards program will roll out to the entire Holland America fleet by October 18, 2009.
The following is the program launch schedule:
| Ship |
Launch Date |
| ms Zaandam |
September 18, 2009 |
| ms Amsterdam |
September 19, 2009 |
| ms Zuiderdam |
September 19, 2009 |
| ms Statendam |
September 20, 2009 |
| ms Westerdam |
September 20, 2009 |
| ms Volendam |
September 23, 2009 |
| ms Oosterdam |
September 23, 2009 |
| ms Ryndam |
September 25, 2009 |
| ms Noordam |
September 26, 2009 |
| ms Veendam |
September 27, 2009 |
| ms Maasdam |
October 10, 2009 |
| ms Eurodam |
October 10, 2009 |
| ms Rotterdam |
October 17, 2009 |
| ms Prinsendam |
October 18, 2009 |
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