Holland America offers expertly managed shore excursions wherever it cruises, and though the line cruises all over the world. They're neither much more nor much less expensive than other cruise lines' excursions.
Tipping:
For years Holland America was known for its no-tipping policy, intended to make passengers believe that staff were doing it for love, rather than money. (Yeah, right.) Nowadays, though, gratuities of $10.00 per person (including children) are automatically added daily to the shipboard account for dining and stateroom service. Visit the front desk to adjust that amount. That a 15 percent service is automatically added to bar bills should surprise no one.