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Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam Earns the Company’s 10th Perfect Score in 2015 on United States Public Health Inspection

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Seattle,Wash., Dec. 3, 2015 —On Nov. 30 Holland America Line’s ms Zuiderdam became the seventh ship in the fleet in 2015 to earn a perfectscore of 100 on a routine United States Public Health inspection conducted bythe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Zuiderdam’s unannounced U.S.P.H. inspection washeld during a turnaround call at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the start of a 12-dayPanama Canal and Caribbean cruise. Priorto that inspection, ms Eurodam received a perfect scoreof 100 in October 2015 during a call at Fort Lauderdale, marking the ship’sninth consecutive perfect score.

“Tohave seven of our ships earn 10 perfect U.S.P.H. scores this year is anaccomplishment we’re extremely proud of, and congratulations go out to the Zuiderdam team for contributing to thisachievement,” said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. “Ourstandards are high and the shipboard teams keep on delivering super results,which is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.”

In2015 ms Statendam received its third consecutive 100, msNoordam achieved two perfect scores and ms Nieuw Amsterdam, msRyndam and ms Veendam also earned perfect scores. In total for 2015,seven Holland America Line ships have received a total of 10 perfect scores.

CDCinspections are part of the Vessel Sanitation Program, which was introduced inthe early 1970s and is required for all passenger ships that call at a U.S.port. The inspections are unannounced and are carried out by officials from theUnited States Public Health Service twice a year for every cruise ship. HealthCanada's Cruise Ship Inspection Program is harmonized with the United States’CDC Vessel Sanitation Program, and inspections are conducted once a year whencruise ships visit Canadian ports.

Thescore, on a scale from one to 100, is assigned on the basis of a checklistinvolving dozens of areas of assessment, encompassing hygiene and sanitation offood (from storage to preparation), overall galley cleanliness, water,shipboard personnel and the ship as a whole.

Formore information about Holland America Line, contact a travelprofessional,call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

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About Holland America Line [a division ofCarnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCLand CUK)]

Holland America Line’s fleet of 13 ships offers more than 500cruises to more than 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependenciesaround the world. From shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company’scruises visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarcticaexplorations, South America circumnavigations, exotic Australia/New Zealand andAsia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean,Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. Theline currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on order fordelivery in April 2016, as well as a second Pinnacle Class ship due fordelivery in November 2018.

The company recently announced $300 million in brand enhancementsto secure its position as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the shipsfeature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiencesfocused on destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expandtheir knowledge on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food &Wine magazine; Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times; and DigitalWorkshops, 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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