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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...

Twelve Alaska overland options highlight Denali and Yukon in 2014 SEATTLE, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is rebranding its popular Alaska CruiseTour program with the new name Land+Sea Journeys. This change reflects substantial program updates designed to appeal to the desires of today's travelers. With more time in the marquee destinations and less overland travel time, Holland America Line guests will have more opportunities than ever to explore and personalize...

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...

Classrooms to be enhanced; new classes introduced SEATTLE, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has renewed its partnership with Microsoft to continue offering its popular on-board computer and digital camera enrichment classes. The Digital Workshop powered by Windows® shares the latest technology and offers sessions for all skill levels. On-board workshop venues will be renovated and rebranded and new Windows 8 session material and hardware will be added. The...

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...

SEATTLE, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has selected two leading firms to create the interior spaces of the line's new 99,000-ton ship that is slated for delivery in February 2016. The first in a new Pinnacle Class of vessel, the ship will showcase decors by designer Adam D. Tihany and designer and architect Bjorn Storbraaten. Tihany will join Storbraaten, who successfully worked with Holland America Line on ms Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam, in designing the ship's...

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...

SEATTLE, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day, Holland America Line and Seabourn today are announcing the renewal of their partnership with Marine Conservation Institute. The partnership with the Washington State-based organization began in 2010 with the "Our Marvelous Oceans" program, and will continue with the signing of a new three-year agreement that runs through 2016. The goal of "Our Marvelous Oceans" is to foster greater understanding of the marine...

SEATTLE, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 140th anniversary, an official christening of the new Holland America Line "Signature" tulip took place in the Netherlands on Friday, April 19 at the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens. President and CEO of Holland America Line Stein Kruse participated in the ceremony along with the President of the Board of Directors of Keukenhof Walter Jansen and Master Grower Jan Pennings. A white-petal variety with delicate fringed...