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Bookings Open for ms Nieuw Statendam’s Premiere Voyage and Inaugural Season of Caribbean Cruises

Holland America Line's new PinnacleClass ship due for delivery in December 2018

Seattle, Wash., May 17, 2017 — Bookings are open for the PremiereVoyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line's msNieuw Statendam. Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, the second Pinnacle Classship in the fleet currently is under construction at Fincantieri's Margherashipyard in Italy.

WhenNieuw Statendam departs the yard, it will be delivered in Venice, Italy,Dec. 1. After arriving at Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Nieuw Statendam departsDec. 5 on its Premiere Voyage with guests — a 14-day transatlantic crossing toFort Lauderdale, Florida. The ship will then spend the winter season cruisingroundtrip from the South Florida port on seven-day Caribbean itineraries, withselect three-, four- and 10-day options.

"Everymilestone we reach with Nieuw Statendam brings us closer to delivery,and opening for bookings in the inaugural season is an exciting step as weofficially give guests the opportunity to start planning their vacations onthis beautiful new ship," said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line'spresident. "The crossing is a great chance for guests to really get to know theship and explore every corner during the sea days, and the Caribbean season isa perfect blend of ports that highlight the beauty, diversity and relaxedambiance of that region."

PremiereVoyage Repositions to Caribbean Winter Home Port

WhenNieuw Statendam departs Civitavecchia Dec. 5 on its Premiere Voyage, itwill spend 14 days crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Fort Lauderdale. Afterleaving Italy, the ship will call at Cartagena and Málaga, Spain, andFunchal, Madeira, before spending seven days at sea where guests can experienceall the newbuild's amenities. Guests will enjoy an overnight call at FortLauderdale before leaving the ship Dec. 19.

Nieuw Statendam to Offer a Variety of Caribbean Cruises in Winter/Spring2018-19

FromDecember 2018 through April 2019, Nieuw Statendam will spend itsinaugural season exploring the golden beaches and sun-kissed skies of theCaribbean on roundtrip Fort Lauderdale cruises. All Caribbean itinerariesinclude a call at Half Moon Cay, the line's award-winning private Bahamianisland known for its pristine landscapes, exciting shore excursions, exclusivebeach cabanas and child-friendly activities.

NieuwStatendam's firstCaribbean cruise is a four-day itinerary that calls at Half Moon Cay and KeyWest, Florida, departing Dec. 19. The ship then embarks on a series ofseven-day sailings, including a Dec. 23 Holiday cruise that calls at AmberCove, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. VirginIslands; and Half Moon Cay. A Dec. 30, 2018, New Year's cruise departure callsat Half Moon Cay; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel,Mexico. A similar Jan. 6 cruise replaces Ocho Rios with Montego Bay, Jamaica.The ship then sets sail Jan. 13 on a seven-day cruise to Nassau, Bahamas; SanJuan, St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay.

Guestslooking for an extended Caribbean adventure on Nieuw Statendam candepart Jan. 20 on a 10-day cruise to the ABC Islands with calls at Half MoonCay; Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos; Amber Cove, Dominican Republic;Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstad, Curaçao; and Oranjestad, Aruba.

Fora quick get-away, a three-day cruise departs roundtrip Fort Lauderdale Jan. 30and includes a call at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas.

Forthe remainder of the season, the ship will feature western and easternCaribbean itineraries: the first calls at Half Moon Cay, Ocho Rios, GrandCayman and Cozumel, while the second features calls at Grand Turk, San Juan,St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay — with the March 17 departure swapping Amber Covefor Grand Turk.

Fares for the first Nieuw Statendam cruises beginat $499 per person, double occupancy, for a three- or four-day Caribbeansailing, and $799 for a seven-day cruise. The Premiere Voyage begins at$1,199 per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses areadditional.

About Nieuw Statendam

The99,500-ton ship will reflect the ongoing evolution of the Holland America Lineexperience. While much of the ship's design will be similar to ms Koningsdam,the first Pinnacle Class ship, Nieuw Statendam will carry 2,666 guestsand have exclusive public spaces and its own style created by leadinghospitality designer Adam D. Tihany and designer and architect BjornStorbraaten.

HollandAmerica Line's first ship to be called Statendam sailed in 1898, andthis will be the sixth ship in the company's history to carry the name. Incombining the Dutch word for "new" with the classic Statendam, HollandAmerica Line is celebrating the company's past, present and future.

For more information, contacta travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL(1-877-724-5425)or visit hollandamerica.com.

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About Holland AmericaLine [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]

Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers more than 500cruises to more than 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependenciesaround the world. From shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company'scruises visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarcticaexplorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic Australia/New Zealandand Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to theCaribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the PanamaCanal. The line welcomed ms Koningsdam in 2016 and has a second PinnacleClass ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in December 2018. A thirdPinnacle Class ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.

The company isundergoing $300 million in brand enhancements to secure its position as theleader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative initiativesand a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination immersionand personalized travel. Guests can expand their knowledge through an exclusivepartnership with O, The Oprah Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show;at Explorations Café presented by The New York Times; and by taking a DigitalWorkshop powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening atvenues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's BluesClub. The dining experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants withmenus that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed CulinaryCouncil that comprises world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for ourguests.

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