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The Suite Life Will Be Even Sweeter with Upgrades on Holland America Line’s Signature- and Vista-Class Ships

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Seattle, Wash.,Nov. 2, 2015 – As part of a $300-millionbrand enhancement initiative, Holland America Line is planning excitingenhancements to its top staterooms with new furnishings, décor, amenities andupgrades for all suites on the line’s Signature-, Vista- and R-Class ships. Thefirst ships to undergo the suite transformation will be ms Eurodam and msOosterdam, followed by ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Westerdam, ms Zuiderdam andms Noordam. Additionally, ms Amsterdam, ms Rotterdam, ms Volendam andms Zaandam will receive the suite enhancements as they head into theirscheduled dry docks over the next few years.

Eurodam is scheduled to go intorefit Dec. 7-20, 2015, at Freeport, Bahamas, and Oosterdam will head into dry dock April 3-18, 2016, at Fincantieri’syard at Palermo, Sicily.

“Our suites are the epitome of luxuryand pampering, and the new amenities and upgrades will ensure that our suiteguests will continue to enjoy the finest in cruise accommodations,” said OrlandoAshford, Holland America Line’s president. “We have an ongoing program in placeto keep our ships looking fresh, but dry-docking gives us an opportunity totake enhancements to the next level to ensure we deliver the elements that makeup the Holland America Line cruise experience.“

The main living area in eachsuite will be refreshed with a new sofa, lounge chairs and desk chair. A stylishnew headboard, new carpet and wall coverings will bring a contemporary feel tothe suites, while new soft goods — including a privacy curtain, drapery, bedrunner and bed skirt — add a touch of elegance. A new quartz stone top on thedesk, dresser, nightstands and makeup vanity, along with new vanity lighting, enhancethe cosmetic transformation.

Electronic upgrades include a newUSB outlet added to the bed’s headboard, bedside LED lights that facilitatelate-night reading, upgraded electrical outlets and a lighted closet rod that makesit easy to select the day’s attire. A fully new interactive television systemalso is set for installation, with complimentary movies on demand, as well aseasy access to the daily program and shipboard information including restaurantoverviews, spa services and guest billing.

Suitebathrooms also will receive a makeover. A wall of designer glasstile serves as a backdrop to the new vanity area that includes new stone tops,modern faucets and under-mount sinks.Other enhancements include newcontemporary mirrors with integrated side-by-side LED lighting, stylish floortiles, as well as a nightlight which enables guests to easily find their way inthe dark.

MoreSuite Amenities for the Entire Fleet

Starting in January 2016, allsuites across the fleet will receive new amenities to complement the strongoffering of amenities that already includes priority embarkation,disembarkation and tender service; exclusive use of the Neptune Lounge for Pinnacleand Neptune Suite guests; private breakfast service in the Pinnacle Grill; and complimentarylaundry and dry cleaning services. New additions feature a premium duvet,superior bathrobes and slippers, Bose docking station, binoculars for useduring the voyage, complimentary mimosas with in-suite breakfast and anin-suite coffee and espresso machine.

For moreinformation about Holland America Line, consult a travel professional, call1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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