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Holland America Line Hosts Luncheon for Seattle Theatre Group on Board ms Westerdam

Seattle, Wash., Sept. 3, 2015 — HollandAmerica Line hosted a subscriber appreciation luncheon for the Seattle TheatreGroup aboard ms Westerdam Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at the Port ofSeattle. <?xml:namespace prefix="o" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"?>

Afterthe luncheon, guests of the Seattle Theatre Group were invited to a specialperformance by Sincerely Soul in the main show lounge, followed by a shiptour.

“SeattleTheatre Group has a history deeply rooted in our city, and as Seattle’s hometown cruise line we are proud to support this great organization that brings somuch to our community,” said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland AmericaLine. “We take greatpride in knowing that as a partner we’re helping them to be able to continuepresenting incredible performances year after year.”

“Theonboard event was a fantastic way to connect with our subscribers in a uniqueand elegant setting that reminds me of our theaters,” said P.J. Mertz, STGSales Manager. “Without partners like Holland America Line we would not be ableto do what we do, so we say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the company.”

Aboutthe Seattle Theatre Group

Seattle Theatre Group is a nonprofitartsorganizationthatowns andoperates the historic ParamountTheatre,andoperates the historicMoore and Neptune Theatres in Seattle. Theorganization presents more than500shows annually, featuringperformancesand community engagement activities that include music,dance, lectures, comedy, film and dramatic arts. For more informationabout the Seattle TheatreGroup, visit#

AboutHolland America Line’s Charitable Giving

Eachyear, Holland America Line hosts more than 25 shipboard charity luncheons fornearly 5,000 guests in its homeport cities. In addition, Holland America Lineand its corporate foundation’s charitable-giving programs provide cashsponsorships, in-kind donations, free- and reduced-fare cruise donations fornonprofit fundraising events, donations of usable shipboard items around theworld, employee volunteerism and other philanthropic activities.

For more information about Holland America Line,consult a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) orvisit www.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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