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Holland America Line’s New Chocolate Surprise Is the Ultimate Decadent Dessert Parade

Chocolateconfections featured throughout bars and lounges for guests to enjoy whiletaking in the evening's entertainment

Seattle,Wash., Aug 2, 2017 — Holland America Lineis reinventing the traditional dessert buffet by introducing a ChocolateSurprise parade on the last gala evening of every cruise. Rather than guestshaving to make their way to the buffet and wait in line for a sweet treat,Chocolate Surprise brings bite-sized confections to guests in the main publicareas as they enjoy the evening's entertainment.

After dinner, waiters parade through the Promenade decks with trays ofchocolate desserts, passing them out to guests in the bars and lounges as theytake in music or enjoy a cocktail. The nearly hour-long parade is the newestaddition to Holland America Line's growing list of culinary innovations thatput an unconventional twist on a traditional event.

"Guests love our culinary events, particularly those featuring chocolate, andwe wanted to create something special that enhances their evening activities,"said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. "It's all about makingthe most of our exceptional service, and the Chocolate Surprise delights guestsin a most delicious and memorable way."

The Chocolate Surprise menu includes rich, creamy and chocolaty bite-sizeddesserts that will delight even the sweetest tooth. As servers with silvertrays pass by, guests can choose from chocolate cones with lemon curd,bittersweet chocolate and butter cream; double chocolate cupcakes; darkchocolate hazelnut pops; milk chocolate raspberry tarts; chocolate macaroonswith Grand Marnier; chocolate-dipped marshmallows and caramel puffed rice treatswith chocolate sauce.

Chocolate Surprise takes place on all ships fleetwide now and is in addition toeven more tempting selections on the dessert menu in the restaurants.

For more information, contact a travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425)or visit hollandamerica.com.

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AboutHolland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to morethan 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies around the world.From shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises visit allseven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, SouthAmerica circumnavigations and exotic Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages;four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Cuba, Alaska,Mexico, Canada & New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. Theline welcomed msKoningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle-class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, is tobe delivered in December 2018. A third Pinnacle-class ship, due for delivery in2021, recently was announced.

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; during anAmerica'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 that comprises world-famouschefs who design dishes exclusively for our guests.

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