Holland America Line's 2011 Grand Voyages Set to Explore Seven Continents, 65 Countries

Holland America Line's 2011 Grand Voyages Set to Explore Seven Continents, 65
Countries

SEATTLE, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's ms Amsterdam and the
line's Elegant Explorer, ms Prinsendam, will each sail two spectacular Grand
Voyages in 2011. When combined, the four extensive itineraries feature a
total of 308 cruising days, 121 ports of call and 65 countries.

Built for world cruising, Amsterdam will sail a 110-day Grand World Voyage in
January and a 70-day Grand Asia & Australia Voyage in the fall.
Simultaneously, ms Prinsendam will sail a 66-day Grand South America &
Antarctica Voyage followed by a 62-day Grand Africa & Mediterranean Voyage.

"A Grand Voyage with Holland America Line is more than a vacation, it's an
experience of a lifetime," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice
president, marketing, sales and guest programs, for Holland America Line.
"These voyages offer guests a unique blend of inspired itineraries, lasting
friendships and the pleasures of life at sea while exploring the world."

Grand World Voyage
Departing Jan. 5 and sailing roundtrip Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Amsterdam rings
in 2011 with its sixth Grand World Voyage. The 110-day journey is a port
collector's dream that includes 10 overnight calls, visits to an impressive
collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and three maiden ports of call --
Alofi, Niue; Oban, Stewart Island, New Zealand; and Koror, Palau. Several
exciting segments ranging from 16 to 48 days also are available.

Sailing westbound, Amsterdam will call on Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, before
continuing on its way to a daylight transit of the Panama Canal, one of the
most remarkable man-made wonders in the world. Also in store for guests are
unforgettable calls at Callao, Peru -- the gateway to Machu Picchu -- and
Easter Island, Chile, known for its famous giant stone statues. As Amsterdam
continues its voyage, the ship will journey throughout Australia and Asia,
transit the Suez Canal and cruise the Mediterranean before crossing the
Atlantic and heading back to the States.

Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage
Also departing Jan. 5 on a Grand Voyage is Holland America Line's most
intimate ship, ms Prinsendam, which is designed to explore the most remote
corners of the world in elegance and style. Prinsendam returns to South
America, Antarctica and the Amazon on a 66-day Grand South America &
Antarctica Voyage that sails roundtrip Fort Lauderdale. The itinerary
emphasizes in-depth exploration by offering eight overnight calls, including
an overnight at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and a maiden call at Fernando de
Noronha, Brazil. Other memorable moments include eight full days of cruising
the Amazon River, navigating around Cape Horn and through the Straits of
Magellan, a daylight passage through the Panama Canal and scenic cruising in
Antarctica. An option for those with less time is a 33-day segment to or from
Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Grand Africa and Mediterranean Voyage
Following its Grand Voyage down south, Prinsendam returns to Ft. Lauderdale
March 12 and embarks on a 62-day Grand Africa & Mediterranean Voyage. The
roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale sailing takes guests on a journey to West Africa, the
Mediterranean and the Holy Lands. Guests will enjoy a call at Haifa (Tel
Aviv), Israel, where they may travel to Nazareth and visit the land of
miracles: Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beatitudes and Tabgha.
This exceptional itinerary will especially appeal to guests who have traveled
or cruised this region before, as the ship is set to call at many unique ports
including Banjul, Gambia; Dakar, Senegal, and Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary
Islands. Four maiden ports of call are scheduled for the Grand Africa and
Mediterranean Voyage as well: Havre de Robert, Martinique; Lipari, Italy;
Syracusa, Sicily, Italy and Motril, Spain.

Grand Asia and Australia Voyage
Amsterdam will wrap up the year with a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage
sailing from Seattle, Wash., to Los Angeles, Calif., departing Sept. 26.
Following calls throughout Asia to Indonesia, the itinerary will continue to
Western Australia and the South Pacific. This voyage offers extensive time in
port to allow guests to take in the wide-ranging history and culture of the
region and includes overnights at Beijing and Hong Kong, China, and Sydney,
Australia. Guests on board also can enjoy some tropical sunshine with calls at
the exotic islands of New Caledonia, Samoa, Fiji and Hawaii.

2011 Grand Voyages open for reservations
Reservations are now available for all four Holland America Line 2011 Grand
Voyages, and early-booking bonus amenities for full-cruise guests may include
prepaid hotel service charges, a shipboard credit, luggage delivery service
and an exclusive shore event when booking select stateroom categories;
amenities vary by cruise and category booked.

The four Grand Voyages are available to book for the full cruise or in
segments as short as 16 days. Cruise fares are per person, double occupancy,
and rates start at $16,999 for Amsterdam's 110-day Grand World Voyage
departing Jan. 5, 2011; $10,999 for Prinsendam's 66-day Grand South America
and Antarctica Voyage departing Jan. 5, 2011; $9,599 for Prinsendam's 62-day
Grand Africa and Mediterranean Voyage departing March 26, 2011; and $9,499 for
Amsterdam's 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage departing Sept. 26, 2011.

Complete details regarding Holland America's 2011 Grand Voyages are included
in the line's recently released brochure, "Exotic Voyages 2010-2011." Along
with important itinerary information for both 2010 and 2011, "Exotic Voyages
2010-2011" includes detailed maps, fare information, sample shore excursions,
pre-and-post hotel and vacation packages, stateroom floor plans, an
"at-a-glance" 2010 -2011 sailing schedule and ship deck plans. The brochure is
also available on the Holland America Line website.

For more information on Holland America Line's Grand Voyages--consult a
professional travel agent, call 1-800-522-3399 or visit
www.hollandamerica.com.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:
CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to 320
ports in more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to
108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, and highlights include
Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand
World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico,
Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. A 15th ship is scheduled to join
the fleet in July 2010.

Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a
commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts
Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show
kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide
cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by The New
York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities
highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.

World's Leading Cruise Lines
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America Line is a
member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also
includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise
Line and Costa Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a
commitment to quality and value, these lines appeal to a wide range of
lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and
enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.

CONTACT: Sally Andrews, John Primeau
PHONE: 800-637-5029, 206-262-5870
FAX: 206-262-5934
EMAIL: pr@hollandamerica.com

SOURCE Holland America Line

Sally Andrews or John Primeau both of Holland America Line, 1-800-637-5029,
+1-206-262-5870, or fax, +1-206-262-5934, pr@hollandamerica.com