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Holland America Line Introduces 2018 Signature Experiences in Montréal and Five European Departure Cities

Immersive pre-cruise cultural tours, luxury hotel stays andtransfers included

Seattle, Wash., April 25, 2017 —Holland America Line recently unveiled new culturally immersive SignatureExperiences on select 2018 cruise itineraries departing from Montréal, Québec,Canada, and five of the most popular cities in Europe: Amsterdam, theNetherlands; Barcelona, Spain; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Rome and Venice, Italy.

Each pre-cruise Signature Experience was created exclusively for HollandAmerica Line and includes an evening event, two-night luxury hotel stay andtransfers. Guests who book a suite on the eligible cruises receive theSignature Experiences complimentary, but space is limited and reservations arerequired.

"Holland America Line guests are travelers who enjoy immersing themselves inthe cultures of the places we visit, and our new Signature Experiences presentsome of the most iconic destinations in a unique way that isn't available tothe general public," said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line's president."By showcasing these incredible cities at night with exclusive opportunities,our guests will come away with a deeper cultural impression and experiencesthat go well beyond traditional tours."

Taste of Montréal –Old & New
On select Canada & New England cruises that depart from Montréal, the Tasteof Montréal – Old & New Signature Experience visits the city's most popularsights and takes guests behind the velvet rope at one of its leading culturalinstitutions. In addition to the immersive city tour, the package also includesa two-night hotel stay and complimentarytransfers.

Duringthe Signature Experience, guests visitPlace Ville Marie, thecity's most iconic structure built atop an underground city. The tour continueswith a visit to the observation deck of Au Sommet Place Ville Marie forfabulous city views and then culminates with an exclusive evening atPointe-à-Callière, the Montréal History and Archaeology Museum, for a private,after-hours visit with appetizers and an open bar in the museum.

Europe SignatureExperiences Offered in Five Fascinating Cities
In Europe guests on cruises departing from Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen,Rome or Venice can book an exclusive Signature Experience before they set sail.

In Amsterdam, An Evening at the Rijksmuseum takes guests on an after-hoursprivate tour of the most-visited national museum in the Netherlands. After acocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres in the museum's foyer, participants tourthe Rijksmuseum Honor Gallery, followed by a three-course dinner in theRijksmuseum's café.

An Evening at Casa Batlló in Barcelona includes a private tour of this iconicarchitectural treasure created by Antoni Gaudí between 1904 and 1906. Guestswill have time to take in this masterpiece of shape, color and light, thenfeast on tapas and drinks while enjoying flamenco fusion music provided by Sonde Cajon.

In Copenhagen, the famous words "To be, or not to be..." will come to life duringA Night at Kronborg Castle Signature Experience featuring this memorable UNESCOWorld Heritage Site, immortalized by William Shakespeare in "Hamlet." AtKronborg Castle guests will be entertained by actors who provide a history ofShakespeare's famous tragedy, followed by appetizers and beverages.

During A Night Out in Ancient Rome, guests will spend a magical evening at theCasa dei Cavalieri di Rodi (House of the Knights of Rhodes) on a terraceoverlooking the Roman Forum. After indulging in appetizers and prosecco, guestswill be privy to a private, after-hours tour of Rome's iconic Colosseum by oneof the monument's most elite guides.

Venice reigns as one of the world's most magical cities, and during An Eveningon the Grand Canal Signature Experience guests will take a motor-launch cruise tothe water entrance of a charming, privately owned, 16th-century palaceoverlooking the city's Grand Canal. In this opulent and historic setting guestswill enjoy appetizers, drinks and Venetian music, all in the company of acountess or member of her noble family.

South America andAsia Experiences to Be Added Soon
Signature Experiences for Australia and New Zealand, Asia and South Americacruises will be coming soon and available to view through the hollandamerica.com website.

The 2018 Signature Experiences are complimentary for suite guests and now openfor booking. Space is limited on each tour and they cannot be booked online, soguests are encouraged to contact their travel professional or call1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425). If non-suite guests would like to purchase aSignature Experience, prices range from $699 to $999 per person, doubleoccupancy. Taxes and fees are additional. For more information, visit hollandamerica.com.

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AboutHolland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL and CUK)]
HollandAmerica Line's fleet of 14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies around the world. Fromshorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises visit all sevencontinents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South Americacircumnavigations and exotic Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; fourannual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico,Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line currentlyhas a new 2,650-guest ship, msKoningsdam, delivered in April 2016, as well as a second Pinnacle Classship, ms Nieuw Statendam,due for delivery in November 2018.A third Pinnacle Class ship, due fordelivery in 2021, recently was announced.

The company recently announced $300 million in brand enhancements to secure itsposition as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships featureinnovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused ondestination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand theirknowledge onboard at an America's Test Kitchen show; Explorations Café, poweredby The New York Times and Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstandingentertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center Stage,Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining experience can besavored at a variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections fromHolland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises world-famouschefs who design dishes exclusively for our guests.

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