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Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner Recognized as One of Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2015 ‘40 Under 40’

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Seattle,Wash., Sept. 2, 2015— Puget Sound Business Journal named Holland America Line’s Beth Bodensteiner,senior vice president of revenue management, to their prestigious list of “40Under 40” for 2015. Selected from more than 400 nominees, Bodensteiner, age 39,will be recognized alongside her fellow honorees at a ceremony Sept. 17 atShowbox SODO in Seattle, Washington.

“Everyoneat Holland America Line is incredibly proud of Beth and we offer our sincerestcongratulations for this much-deserved recognition,” said Orlando Ashford,president of Holland America Line. “Beth’s responsibilities are significant andher contributions and leadership continue to be impressive, and we’re pleasedto have her on our team.”

AsHolland America Line’s senior vice president of revenue management,Bodensteiner has overall responsibility for revenue management, planning andanalysis; operations support; ship inventory; and pricing and demand forcruises aboard the line’s 15 ships.

AUniversity of Washington graduate with a bachelor’s degree in English,Bodensteiner began her career with Holland America in 2002 in public relations.Over her 13-year career with the organization, she advanced through managementand director roles to her current position.

Bodensteinerserved on the board for Seattle Children’s Theatre.

AboutPuget Sound Business Journal’s ‘40 Under 40’ Award

Celebratingits 17th year, the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” is the region'spremier award program that spotlights the top business leaders under the age of40 who excel in their industry and show dynamic leadership. To earn a 40 Under40 award, candidates are nominated and then must complete a lengthyapplication, which is reviewed by a panel of independent judges who are pastwinners of the award and other leaders in the business community.

Pasthonorees include executives at Microsoft Corp., nLight Photonics Corp., ClearChannel Outdoor, the Seahawks, TrueBlue and the Cheezburger Network.

InSeptember 2015, the Puget Sound Business Journal will feature a specialpublication that will highlight the honorees of 40 Under 40 with individualprofiles and portraits.

Formore information about Holland America Line, contact a travelprofessional,call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) orvisit 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 15 ships offers more than 500cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies. One- to 110-day itineraries visit all sevencontinents, and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/NewZealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings toports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and the PanamaCanal. The line currently has anew 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on order for delivery in April 2016from Fincantieri shipyard, as well as a second Pinnacle Class ship due fordelivery in November 2018.

Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellenceenhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 million, that showcase theCulinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-artonboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinaryexperts provide cooking demonstrations and classes — Explorations Café poweredby The New York Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activityareas and all-new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plushEuro-Top Mariner’s Dream Beds.

CONTACT:

Sally Andrews

PHONE:

800-637-5029

EMAIL:

pr@hollandamerica.com

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