Thanks to Facebook fan and 3-Star Mariner Joyce van der Spek for sending us some great pictures from her cruise with her mom.

Joyce and Henneke dining at the Pinnacle Grill.

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We invited our Facebook fans to share with us their HAL photos from Canada/New England to be in the running for the line’s “Fans’ First” Facebook Page Cover Photo today, March 1. Guest Carrie Kroschel had so many great photos we decided to create a special post just for her. Let’s see if one of her photos wins!

These photos were taken during my HAL cruise to Quebec in October 2012. – Carrie Kroschel

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We invited our Facebook fans to share with us their HAL photos from Canada & New England to be in the running for the line’s “Fans’ First” Facebook Page Cover Photo on March 1st. Here are some of the stunning entries. Thanks to all for sharing!

Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. – Bill Schleich

This is my daughter Holly Bedford back in May 25, 2012, in Quebec City with the Maasdam in the background. It was the day before our cruise arrived in Montreal and we had to bid farewell to all the wonderful crew and new friends we made. We are booked for a cruise to Alaska this May. – Heather Bedford

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Special thanks to HAL Facebook fan Krystina Harasti for sharing with us this beautiful snapshot from her December 2012 eastern Caribbean cruise on Eurodam.

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Currently we're featuring ... Exotic Voyages!

Where can you see swirls of tropical fish, coral reefs, sea cows and green turtles?

1. Darwin, Australia
2. Hilo, Hawaii
3. Great Barrier Reef
4. Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Check out our new “Sail & Save” tab on Facebook to find out the answer, and take a fun quiz asking more questions that test your travel knowledge. Each week in the Sail & Save tab we’ll feature a new region with exciting special offers and savings. Unscramble the photo puzzle to see which region we’re highlighting. And more importantly, get more details on the savings and specials for these voyages.

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We invited our Facebook fans to share with us their “favorite HAL Ship of 2012.” Here are some more of the stunning entries. Thanks to all for sharing!

I think this picture of Eurodam represents everything great about Holland America Line. The classy look of a real ship. I am forever a HAL Mariner! – Joe Pugliese, HAL Mariner

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Special thanks to HAL Facebook fan Jane Fazio for these beautiful ‘Best Fall Cruise Photos’ from her Zuiderdam cruise to Alaska.

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Noordam at Santorini, Greece. - Dave Rowell

This photo was taken in Venice, Italy, during my Nieuw Amsterdam cruise. - Andrea Taylor

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