Holland America Line

Carnival Corporation Unveils New Solar Park at Amber Cove Port in Dominican Republic

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Friday, March 8, 2024

MIAMI, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to sustainability, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today unveiled a new solar park at its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic.

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  • MIAMI, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to sustainability, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today unveiled a new solar park at its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic.
  • Carnival Corporation, Carnival Cruise Line and Amber Cove Cruise Center celebrated with a ribbon cutting that was attended by government, industry and community leaders, including Joel Santos, minister of the presidency of the Dominican Republic, and Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
  • "With this new solar park in Amber Cove, we are furthering our commitment to sustainability at our destinations by focusing on renewable energy sources to power the vast majority of the port's needs."
  • Located in the heart of the Dominican Republic's north coast just outside the historical town of Puerto Plata, Amber Cove Cruise Center is one of eight leading port destinations and exclusive islands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation.

Holland America Line's Spring Sale Offers Up to 50% Off Cruise Fares and Onboard Spending Credit for Upcoming Departures

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SEATTLE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers looking for a last-minute deal on a spring getaway can take advantage of Holland America Line's Spring Sale launching March 6, 2024. Featuring up to 50% off cruise fares and onboard credits of $50 per person, the offer is available on select departures from March 30 through May 2024. As a bonus, guests who book a suite can double their onboard credit for a total of $100 per person. Guests can use code SPRINGSALE at checkout to redeem or book with their Travel Agent.

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  • Featuring up to 50% off cruise fares and onboard credits of $50 per person, the offer is available on select departures from March 30 through May 2024.
  • As a bonus, guests who book a suite can double their onboard credit for a total of $100 per person.
  • "For travellers who are considering a last-minute getaway, our Spring Sale offers amazing fares plus a generous onboard spending credit," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line.
  • The Spring Sale is combinable with Holland America Line's " Have it All " premium fare.

Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii Cruises

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SEATTLE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has opened bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises. The premium cruise line, known for longer and destination-focused voyages, will offer departures from five North American homeports, sailing on five ships.

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  • Cruises include new ports, myriad ways to transit the Panama Canal, plus Nieuw Amsterdam's Hawaii debut
    SEATTLE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has opened bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises.
  • Includes new ports, myriad ways to transit the Panama Canal, plus Nieuw Amsterdam's Hawaii debut
    This season of six different Panama Canal cruises includes several firsts: Holland America Line has added the port of Acajutla, El Salvador, on most Panama Canal sailings.
  • Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises are offered from October 2025 through April 2026 and range from 15 to 22 days.
  • Many Panama Canal cruises include a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's award-winning private island in the Bahamas.

Holland America Line Adds "Deal or No Deal" Interactive Game Show to Its Entertainment Roster

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Holland America Line has expanded its entertainment offering to launch the popular TV game show brand Deal or No Deal on nine of its cruise ships.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Holland America Line has expanded its entertainment offering to launch the popular TV game show brand Deal or No Deal on nine of its cruise ships.
  • The program will run once or twice per voyage, hosted on the World Stage or Rolling Stone Lounge, depending on the Holland America Line ship.
  • "With the growing demand for entertainment options, Deal or No Deal is a perfect addition to Holland America's offerings."
  • "We're excited to add this brand to add this program to our lineup and we look forward to guests enjoying this interactive game," said Daniel Materassi, senior vice president of guest commerce for Holland America Line.

Holland America Line Visits All Seven Continents and Includes an Antarctic Experience on 2026 Grand World Voyage

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Monday, February 26, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic Experience. Details were announced today by President Gus Antorcha to 2024 Grand World Voyage guests aboard Zuiderdam, which is currently sailing in between Okinawa and Tokyo.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026.
  • The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special four-day Antarctic Experience.
  • Starting today, travelers interested in the 2026 Grand World Voyage can call Holland America Line's World Cruise Reservations Desk or their travel advisor to make a deposited Future Cruise Request.
  • Guests who want to make a Future Cruise Request for a stateroom on the 2026 Grand World Voyage can contact their travel advisor or call World Cruise Reservations: 1-800-522-3399.

Award-Winning Distillery Buffalo Trace Selects Premium Barrel for Holland America Line

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's beverage program is introducing an exclusive single barrel select bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, the oldest continuously operating distillery in the United States. This premium offering, curated by Sazerac Master Blender Drew Mayville and Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee Freddie Johnson, will be available fleetwide in March while supplies last.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's beverage program is introducing an exclusive single barrel select bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, the oldest continuously operating distillery in the United States.
  • The opportunity to serve this unique bourbon arose when Mayville, an avid Holland America Line cruiser, endorsed the cruise line for the prestigious Sazerac Barrel Select program — an honor limited to only a few participants each year.
  • Mayville reflected on the experience, stating: "We aimed to select an expressive and distinctive barrel for Holland America Line, confident that their guests would enjoy trying something truly unique to the cruise line."
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Holland America Line Enhances Alaska Cruisetours with McKinley Chalet Resort Room Upgrades and New Gold Rush Experience

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning Alaska Cruisetours in time for the 2024 season with room upgrades at McKinley Chalet Resort and a new, included tour in Dawson City, Yukon. Alaska Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with an overland tour to Denali, and Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends those tours into the Yukon.

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  • Alaska Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with an overland tour to Denali, and Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends those tours into the Yukon .
  • For the excursions, guests on select Denali and Yukon Cruisetours will have a new "Klondike Gold Tour" that expands on the region's famed gold rush experience.
  • The tour visits the original discovery claim site that launched the gold rush and Gold Dredge 4.
  • Holland America Line's McKinley Chalet Resort, nestled at the entrance of Denali National Park, is adding balconies to 28 existing river-view rooms.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE APPOINTS ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING AGENCY OF RECORD FOR BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

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Monday, February 5, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Global Marketing, a full-service marketing agency working with the world's largest entertainment, culture and lifestyle brands, has been selected by Holland America Line as its agency of record for partnerships. Allied will partner with top brands to maximize its extensive relationships to bring Holland America Line opportunities for partnerships and collaborations that enhance connections to the brand's audience.

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  • Chosen for its innovative thinking and robust brand and talent relationships, Allied Global Marketing will develop the organization's partnership efforts
    BOSTON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Global Marketing , a full-service marketing agency working with the world's largest entertainment, culture and lifestyle brands, has been selected by Holland America Line as its agency of record for partnerships.
  • Allied will partner with top brands to maximize its extensive relationships to bring Holland America Line opportunities for partnerships and collaborations that enhance connections to the brand's audience.
  • "The Partnerships team at Allied Global Marketing is uniquely positioned to join forces with Holland America Line," said Kacy Cole, Holland America Line's Chief Marketing Officer.
  • The first two partnerships of this agency relationship launched Fall 2023 beginning with  Holland America Line's naming of Allied Global Marketing client, Chef Masaharu Morimoto as its 'Fresh Fish Ambassador' for the Global Fresh Fish Program .

Holland America Line Stacks New Booking Records in Midst of Key "Wave" Season

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just six months after recording its largest booking day, Holland America Line surpassed that mark Jan. 16, 2024, to set a new single-day sales record. The Jan. 16 bookings topped the previous record from July 11, 2023, by 18%, making it the biggest sales day in the 150-year history of Holland America Line.

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  • The Jan. 16 bookings topped the previous record from July 11, 2023, by 18%, making it the biggest sales day in the 150-year history of Holland America Line.
  • Over one-third of the week's bookings were for Holland America Line's award-winning Alaska cruises.
  • Holland America Line is a leader in Alaska with the most Glacier Bay visits in the cruise industry.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

From South Pacific Paradise to a Rare New York Journey to the Mediterranean, Holland America Line Adds More Epic 'Legendary Voyages' in 2025-2026

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SEATTLE, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is unveiling four new "Legendary Voyages" including a rare roundtrip 45-day cruise from New York to the Mediterranean and a unique 28-day exploration of the South Pacific Islands. As travelers' interest in longer cruises grows, these region-centric journeys, which will depart in 2025 and early 2026, give guests the opportunity to foster deeper connections and engage more intimately with the destinations visited.  

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  • "Based on the popularity of our 2024 Ultimate Mediterranean cruise, it's clear that guests are eager for more in-depth exploration of the region," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line.
  • For a one-of-a-kind island-hopping adventure, guests can embark Noordam Jan. 4, 2026, for the 28-day "Islands of the South Pacific" Legendary Voyage .
  • Guests enjoy the "best of" Grand Voyages programming such as theme parties, memorable sailaways and classic cruise activities.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .