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MIAMI, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Sunshine - which recently underwent a groundbreaking $155 million renovation that added a host of new features and facilities - arrived today in Barcelona, Spain, following its inaugural 12-day cruise from Venice, Italy. The unprecedented transformation added all of the line's Fun Ship 2.0 dining, bar and entertainment features, along with a host of unique and exciting innovations and an additional 182 staterooms. Today's voyage from...

Local experts bring destination-centric experiences on board SEATTLE, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- From steel drum lessons in the Caribbean to tai chi on deck with a master in Asia, Holland America Line is bringing local culture and cuisine on board like never before through its new "On Location" program. The itinerary sets the scene for guests to indulge in localized experiences that make time on board as culturally enriching as visiting the ports of call. On each cruise, a...

SEATTLE, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line achieved an impressive milestone this week when it reached 1 million Facebook fans. The line's Facebook page is a social media hub where fans can come together to get the latest news, get cruising advice, find information on specials, find fellow travelers on the Roll Call tab, share photos, enter contests and more. As Facebook maintains its popularity with users around the world, Holland America Line continues to use the...

SEATTLE, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Saturday, May 4, at 6:50 p.m. (UTC-2), ms Nieuw Amsterdam received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center at Norfolk, Va., regarding a mayday signal it had received from sailing yacht Embla, which was disabled and adrift. Nieuw Amsterdam immediately diverted from its course and arrived on the scene at 9 p.m. local time. The cruise liner then initiated rescue of the sailboat's crew, two males ages 29 and 61. The men were taken...

Gaming Table Management System Chosen for 'Carnival Sunshine' LAS VEGAS, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc., a leader in table games management and player tracking systems, announced today that it will install its BRAVO Pit table management and player tracking system in the casino of the newest Carnival Cruise Line ship, Carnival Sunshine. Scheduled to set sail in May 2013, Carnival Sunshine is the result of the company's extensive refurbishment of the former...

Volunteers recognized for their work with the Seattle Ronald McDonald House SEATTLE, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line employee volunteers recently received the President's Volunteer Service Award for their work with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska. At a reception at Hotel Deca in Seattle April 23, Vice President of Guest Programs Tim Murphy and Administrative Assistant Sherri Warner accepted the award on behalf of their fellow...

Specials include up to 50 percent off, free third and fourth fares and shipboard credits SEATTLE, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To get ready for the 2013 summer sailing season, Holland America Line is launching its popular "Summer on Sale" promotion offering savings of up to 50 percent off select cruise fares, free or reduced third and fourth fares on select voyages and a shipboard credit of up to $100 per stateroom. Cruise destinations featured in Summer on Sale include Alaska...

MIAMI, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), today announced that it has implemented a program to significantly enhance emergency power capabilities, introduce new fire safety technology, and improve the level of operating redundancies across its entire 24-ship fleet. This enhancement program will cost more than $300 million, and rapid upgrades have already begun. To view the multimedia assets...

Ship to sail a Southern Hemisphere route including west coast of Africa SEATTLE, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Jan. 4, 2014, Holland America Line's ms Amsterdam will depart Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on an epic 113-day round-trip journey around the world that will touch the shores of 38 ports across five continents. Rather than taking a traditional course, the Amsterdam will cross the equator four times on the 2014 Grand World Voyage and sail a route that deeply explores the Southern...

Champions Theme Cruise to host 15 winners to compete for mirror ball trophy SEATTLE, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With Holland America Line's recently launched "Dancing with the Stars: At Sea" shipboard program, guests don't have to be a celebrity or professional dancer to earn an opportunity to compete with some of the best dancers afloat. "Dancing with the Stars: At Sea" features a dance competition that culminates with 15 talented guests -- one representing each ship in the...