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Holland America Line Offers Cruising’s Most Robust Canada and New England Season from Spring Through Fall 2019

Veendam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam tooffer 34 cruises throughout the region

Seattle, Wash., Nov. 13, 2018 — Travelers looking to exploreCanada and New England's charming and historic ports will have 34 HollandAmerica Line cruises to choose from between April and October 2019. Offeringmore cruises in the region than any other major cruise line, Holland AmericaLine guests can select from among nine itineraries ranging from seven to 12days aboard Veendam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam.

Whether cruisers are looking to explore Maine's Acadia National Park in thebreezy summer months or dream of witnessing the incredible display ofjewel-toned foliage during the fall, guests will find that a Canada and NewEngland cruise with Holland America Line is perfect in any season.

"Canada and New England used to be known as a fall cruise destination for thefoliage, but has become popular in warmer weather as well given all thespectacular features the region has to offer," said Orlando Ashford,president of Holland America Line. "By providing cruises that span differentseasons, our guests have the flexibility to explore Canada and New England atthe time of year that allows them to check off everything they want to see anddo. And it's very attractive for summer family cruising."

Beginning in April, Zaandam, Zuiderdam and Veendamsail a diverse collection of seven-, 10-, 11- and 12-day cruises departing fromBoston, Massachusetts; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; New York City, New York; andMontréal and Québec City, Québec, in Canada. The cruises will feature calls atsome of the region's most iconic destinations, including, Canada'sCharlottetown, Sydney and Halifax, as well as Bar Harbor, Maine.

Zaandam Steals the Summer Show
On April 24, 2019, Zaandam kicks off the Canada and NewEngland spring season with a 10-day Atlantic Coast cruise. Departing from FortLauderdale, the ship will call at Boston; Bar Harbor; Halifax and Sydney, NovaScotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Québec City, before concludingin Montréal.

From May through September 2019, Zaandam offers a series of seven-dayCanada and New England Discovery cruises between Montréal and Boston, featuringcalls at Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown and Québec City, aswell as cruising in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Fall Foliage Cruises Bring Region to Life with Nature's Colors
Zuiderdam launches the fall season with a 12-day Colors ofCanada and New England cruise Sept. 3, 2019. Sailing from Boston to QuébecCity, the ship will call at the Canadian ports of Sydney; Halifax;Charlottetown; Saint John, New Brunswick; Corner Brook, Newfoundland;Baie-Comeau and Saguenay, Québec; and Portland, Maine. Guests also will enjoycruising through the Gulf of St. Lawrence and scenic cruising in stunningSaguenay Fjord.

Two similar itineraries are available aboard Zuiderdam Sept. 15 and Sept. 27. Guestson the Sept. 15 voyage will enjoy an overnight at Québec City before heading toSaguenay, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Saint John, Portland, Boston andfinally Newport, Rhode Island, prior to disembarking in New York City. Guestson the Sept. 27 voyage will set sail from New York City, enjoying visits tomany of the same ports, as well as additions like Portland and Gloucester,Massachusetts. The cruise will conclude in Québec City where guests will enjoyan overnight stay before disembarking.

In September, guests also can choose from a series of seven-day Canada and NewEngland Discovery cruises sailing between Montréal and Boston aboard Veendam.These itineraries call at Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, andQuébec City, as well as cruising through the Gulf of St. Lawrence and sceniccruising along the Saint Lawrence River.

Throughout the month of October, Zaandam, Zuiderdam and Veendam willeach offer one 11-day Atlantic Coast cruise. On Oct. 5, Zaandamdeparts Montréal and calls at Québec City, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, BarHarbor, Gloucester and then Port Canaveral, Florida, before concluding at FortLauderdale. On Oct. 9, Zuiderdam sails from Québec City andheads for Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Portland, Boston, Newport and NewYork before guests disembark in Fort Lauderdale. Veendam willdepart Montréal Oct.12 and sail to Québec City, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax,Bar Harbor, Boston and Port Canaveral, before disembarking in Fort Lauderdale.

Cruise fares for Canada and New England cruises begin at $999. All rates areper person, double occupancy. Several dates are eligible for the Explore4promotion: Guests booking any category stateroom will receive a SignatureBeverage Package valued at $1,200 per stateroom (based on a 12-day cruise),dinner at the Pinnacle Grill for two, free or reduced cruise fares for thirdand fourth guests in the same stateroom, and 50 percent reduced deposits.Guests receive all benefits when bookings are made by Nov. 19, 2018.

Explorations Central Brings Canada and New England Culture on Board
Throughout the voyages, EXC programming brings the region's local traditions,culinary tastes and cultural experiences to life on board. Through EXCEncounters, guests can participate in activities such as musical performancesby local Cape Breton Celtic fiddlers and the Halifax Citadel Highlanders PipeBand. EXC Talks cover discussions on history, culture and attractions.The EXC Team will provide further customized guidance as well as online EXC PortGuides. For guests who enjoy exploring on their own, printed EXC Port Mapspresent a simple view of the best each port has to offer.

For more information about Holland America Line and the Canada and New Englandcruises, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc(NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers morethan 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98 countries, territories ordependencies around the world. From shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries,the company's cruises visit all seven continents, with highlights includingAntarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations, Cuba cruises andexotic Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; andpopular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada and New England,Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed Koningsdam in2016 and has a second Pinnacle-class ship, Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered inDecember 2018. A third Pinnacle-class ship will be delivered in 2021.

The company is undergoing $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 through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine; duringan America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations Café presented by The New YorkTimes; and by taking a 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, comprising world-famous chefswho design dishes exclusively for our guests.

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