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Holland America Line Extends Cruise Pause to Include Europe Departures Through June 2021

Guests booked on the impacted voyages are able to select a comparable cruise in 2022 at the 2021 cruise fare

SEATTLE,March 9, 2021/PRNewswire/ --While Holland America Line continues to work with government and port authorities to develop its plans to return to cruising, the company is extending its pause of European cruise operations to include departuresthroughJune 30, 2021.

The pause will impact cruises departing in May and June onNieuw Statendam,VolendamandWesterdam, along with the Collectors' Voyages associated with those canceled cruises. Collectors' Voyages combine nonrepeating itineraries for an extended, back-to-back cruise experience.

Cruises affected by this pause in operation are:

• Nieuw Statendam:Eight departures fromMay 2 through June 27, 2021, that include seven- and 14-dayNorwayandBalticitineraries, as well as the 14- and 21-day Collectors' Voyages of those cruises.
• Volendam:June 19, 2021, 14-day Adriatic Dream cruise and the 24-day Adriatic Dream and Greek Odyssey Collectors' Voyage departing the same date.
• Westerdam:June 19, 2021, 12-dayGreeceand Adriatic Antiquities cruise and the 24-day Adriatic Antiquities and Mediterranean Romance Collectors' Voyage departing the same date.

All Guests Able to Rebook in 2022 on a Comparable Cruise
HollandAmerica Lineis notifying all guests and their travel advisors of their options. Guests currently booked on the canceledEuropedepartures will be able to rebook on an equivalent cruise in 2022 at the 2021 fare – with all cash and Future Cruise Credit funds moved to the new booking. Guests will be offered a comparable cruise in 2022 to replace the canceled voyage and instructions on how to confirm this selection online.

If guests decide not to accept a cruise booking in 2022 byApril 15, 2021, they automatically default to receive a Future Cruise Credit of 110% of any cash paid on the booking. The minimum FCC is$25and the maximum will be an amount up to the base cruise fare paid. Guests will retain any other FCC used for the canceled 2021 booking with all FCC amounts moved to their loyalty account for use on a future cruise booking. For all bookings in 2022, standard cancellation policies apply.

Full Refund OptionAlso Available
Guests who prefer a 100% refund of monies paid to Holland America Line can visittheCancellation Preferences Formto indicate their preference no later thanApril 15, 2021.

The FCCis valid for sailings departing throughDec. 31, 2022.Noncruise fare purchases — shore excursions, airfare, gifts, dining and spa — will be transferred to a new booking if possible or automatically refunded via the method of payment used to purchase the services.

The above options are not applicable to guests booked on a charter sailing.Other booking and cancellation conditions and policies mayapply if the cruise was not booked through Holland America Line.See the terms and conditions in theCancellation Preferences Formfor all details.

HollandAmerica Linepreviously paused global cruise operations and canceled all departures on all ships throughApril 30, 2021; Mediterranean cruises through early June; and all departures sailing to or from a Canadian port in 2021.

HollandAmerica Lineis closely following the protocols set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other authorities and is preparing ships and implementing procedures to meet all requirements for approval once a restart date is determined.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visithollandamerica.com.

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About Holland America Line
HollandAmerica Linehas been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures toAlaskaand theYukonmore than 70 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship,Rotterdam, is under construction and will join the fleet inJuly 2021.

The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, composed of world-famous chefs.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Holland America Line is currently enhancing health and safety protocols, which may impact future cruises. Our actual offerings may vary from what is displayed or described in marketing materials. Review our currentCruise Updates,Health & Safety ProtocolsandCDC Travel Advisories.

SOURCE Holland America Line

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