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Holland America Line Partners with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute to Promote State's Tastiest Natural Resource

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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SEATTLE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of 75 years exploring Alaska, Holland America Line is partnering with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to highlight the line's leadership and commitment to sustainably sourced local seafood. The first formal partnership of its kind between ASMI, a partnership between the state of Alaska and Alaska's fishing industry, and a major cruise line will highlight Holland America Line's use of Alaska seafood exclusively on all six ships serving the Great Land.

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  • SEATTLE, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of 75 years exploring Alaska, Holland America Line is partnering with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to highlight the line's leadership and commitment to sustainably sourced local seafood.
  • Contributing to the impact across its six ships that sail in Alaska, Holland America Line purchases and serves locally sourced Alaska wild and sustainable seafood, including more than 4,000 pounds of wild Alaska fish per cruise.
  • "ASMI is honored to partner with Holland America Line in Alaska given our shared commitment to sustainable seafood and supporting local Alaska communities," said Ashley Heimbigner, communications director for ASMI.
  • The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry promoting the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood and offering seafood industry education.

Holland America Line's Zaandam Returns to Service in Fort Lauderdale

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Zaandam returned to service Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving just one more ship until the cruise line's full fleet is operational again. Zaandam embarked guests for a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise to Montreal, Canada, that will position it in Canada/New England through October. Not only is this a return to service for Zaandam, but it also marks a return to cruising in the Canada/New England region after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Holland America Line's Zaandam returned to service Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving just one more ship until the cruise line's full fleet is operational again.
  • Zaandam embarked guests for a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise to Montreal, Canada, that will position it in Canada/New England through October.
  • Holland America Line will complete the restart of the fleet June 12 with Westerdam in Seattle, Washington.
  • 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 Adds a Season of New Cruises to Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia Starting in Fall 2022

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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SEATTLE, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of the ports in Australia and New Zealand fully welcoming cruise ships back to their shores, Holland America Line opened bookings for a season of new itineraries aboard Westerdam starting in fall 2022. The new voyages, offered from Sept. 25, 2022, through March 13, 2023, explore Australia's rich culture, the lush landscapes of New Zealand and the enchanting history and culture of Southeast Asia.  

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  • Cruise Ship Westerdam to Explore New Zealand, Australia and Southeast Asia on Fall 2022 Cruises
    Two new cruises conclude the Alaska season and reposition the ship Down Under from North America.
  • Holland America Line added a seven-day Alaska cruise roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, departing Sept. 25, extending Westerdam's season by a week.
  • Starting Nov. 8, Westerdam will explore Australia and New Zealand on four cruises that range from 13 to 15 days.
  • 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 Wins 'Best Beverage Menu' for New Concept Half Moon Bar at the 2022 VIBE Vista Awards

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line took home a win for "Best Beverage Menu' for its newest onboard bar —  Half Moon Bar —  at the 2022 VIBE Vista Awards that were presented during the VIBE (Very Important Beverage Executives) conference this week in Carlsbad, California. The award spans the entire beverage industry and competition included a collection of restaurant groups, hotel chains, casinos and more.

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  • Cruise line bar menu on new ship, Rotterdam, beats top restaurants, hotels and casinos
    SEATTLE, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Holland America Line took home a win for "Best Beverage Menu' for its newest onboard bar Half Moon Bar at the 2022 VIBE Vista Awards that were presented during the VIBE (Very Important Beverage Executives) conference this week in Carlsbad, California.
  • Holland America Line's Half Moon Bar is a new concept for the brand that was exclusively introduced aboard its most recent ship, Rotterdam, which launched in November 2021.
  • The venue is an immersive experience looking at the history of Holland America Line and cruising through the lens of a cocktail.
  • The creative cocktails at Half Moon Bar aim to take guests back in time, on a journey though Holland America Line's history.

Holland America Line's Noordam Returns to Service in Fort Lauderdale

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two years since the industrywide pause began due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Holland America Line's Noordam returned to service Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ship embarked guests for a 21-day Panama Canal transit to Vancouver, Canada, that will position it in Alaska through September.

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  • SEATTLE, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two years since the industrywide pause began due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Holland America Line's Noordam returned to service Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • Noordam returns to cruise service for Holland America Line.
  • "We are excited to welcome guests aboard Noordam once again as we continue the pace of having all 11 of our ships back in service by June," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
  • "With each relaunch we are able to bring more of our team members back on board and into the Holland America Line family.

Holland America Line Celebrates 149th Anniversary and Prepares for May Naming Ceremony in Rotterdam

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is commemorating its 149th anniversary today as it moves closer to its 150th milestone next year. To mark the occasion, the day will be celebrated on board with grand desserts, special champagne toasts and festivities for guests and team members.

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  • Holland America Line operates 11 ships that visit nearly 400 ports across all seven continents.
  • In 2022, Holland America Line also celebrates 75 years of Alaska exploration.
  • "As Holland America Line moves closer to the 150th anniversary of our founding, these past couple of years have shown us the importance of celebrating our milestones," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
  • Holland America Line's newest ship, Rotterdam, was delivered in July 2021, but the official naming ceremony will be held May 30.

Holland America Line Ship Will Become Temporary Home for Ukrainian Refugees in the Netherlands

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials. The ship will dock in Rotterdam for three months to provide a temporary home for approximately 1,500 Ukrainians, part of a larger commitment from the Netherlands to accommodate 50,000 people who fled the war in their homeland.

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  • ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line 's Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an agreement announced by Netherlands and City of Rotterdam government officials.
  • Under the agreement to charter Volendam, Holland America Line will provide three hot meals per day, private stateroom accommodations, housekeeping services, use of public spaces, fitness facilities, internet access, and other necessities.
  • To accommodate the three-month commitment, Holland America Line will cancel three of those voyages and resume service on July 3 instead.
  • Holland America Group has already been working with its own team members who are Ukrainian.

Holland America Line Celebrates Naming of Rotterdam with Ceremony in Namesake City and Special Seven-Day Voyage

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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SEATTLE, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's newest ship Rotterdam is set to get the royal treatment at a naming ceremony in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, May 30, 2022. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship's godmother, carrying on a Dutch royal tradition that began in the 1920s.

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  • SEATTLE, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line 's newest ship Rotterdam is set to get the royal treatment at a naming ceremony in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, May 30, 2022.
  • We are deeply grateful that Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet will once again act as godmother to a Holland America Line ship."
  • When the ship arrives at Rotterdam May 30, a private ceremony will be held for invited guests that will be broadcast throughout the ship.
  • 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 Appoints Bill Zucker Vice President of Public Relations and Communications

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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SEATTLE, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line announces the appointment of Bill Zucker as vice president of public relations and communications. A leader in media strategy, brand reputation and crisis communications, Zucker brings more than 20 years of consulting experience to the executive position.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line announces the appointment of Bill Zucker as vice president of public relations and communications.
  • In his role as vice president of public relations and communications, Zucker will head the development, advancement and execution of public relations and communications functions, including media relations, special events, issues management, corporate giving and internal communications.
  • "Bill comes to Holland America Line with decades of retail communications and crisis management experience that will drive our public relations strategy and help us boldly tell our story in a new way," said Antorcha.
  • Zucker joins Holland America Line most recently from Ketchum, a leading global communications consultancy, where he held the position of managing director, executive advisory and media services.

Holland America Line Names Kacy Cole Vice President of Marketing & E-commerce

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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SEATTLE, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is tapping the digital expertise of Kacy Cole, naming her the cruise line's new vice president of marketing and e-commerce. Cole comes to the cruise industry with more than 20 years of global experience leading marketing functions, implementing digital transformation and integrating brand and performance marketing together to deliver growth. She will report to Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line's chief commercial officer.

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  • Cole brings more than 20 years of digital, integrated and consumer marketing experience to the cruise line
    SEATTLE, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is tapping the digital expertise of Kacy Cole, naming her the cruise line's new vice president of marketing and e-commerce.
  • "Kacy joins Holland America Line with an impressive reputation as an impactful marketing leader, and her expertise will help drive our brand to more clearly define our position as one of the world's leading cruise lines," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
  • "We welcome Kacy to the Holland America Line team and look forward to working together to sharpen our marketing strategies."
  • Prior to joining Holland America Line, Cole was senior vice president of marketing at digital platform LTK (formerly Rewardstyle + Liketoknow.it) where she was responsible for global marketing functions.