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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Launches Three New Holland America Line ‘Ships’ in Seattle Sailing the Sound Transit Light Rail System
‘Seattle's Hometown Cruise Line'presents $5,000
to Strong Against Cancer during theevent for Pediatric Cancer Research
Seattle, Wash., Jan. 10, 2017— Holland America Line launched three new commuter "ships" Monday, Jan. 9, thatwill run on the Sound Transit Light Rail System in Seattle. The trains, whichare wrapped to resemble Holland America Line's newest ship, ms Koningsdam, will cruise the tracksthrough April 2017, when the summer cruise season to Alaska begins from thePort of Seattle.
Aspecial ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the University of WashingtonStation, with Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford and Honorary"Captain" Miles Lamb, an 11-year-old cancer survivor and patient of SeattleChildren's Hospital — a local nonprofit partner of the cruise line. During theceremony Holland America Line presented a $5,000 check to Strong AgainstCancer, an effort to gain funding for a cancer immunotherapy treatment being developed at Seattle Children'sHospital with support from volunteerteam captain Russell Wilson.
"AsSeattle's Hometown Cruise Line, we're always looking for creative ways toincrease awareness that we're headquartered here. We sail from Seattle to Alaska all summerlong, and we are a big contributor and supporter of the local community," saidAshford. "Millions of people ride Seattle's light rail each year, and we'reexcited to have these eye-catching trains sailing around the city and spreadingthe word in a fun and engaging way.
"Milesis a wonderful young man and a great honorary ‘captain' for Holland AmericaLine's first-ever rail ‘ships,'" added Ashford. "This event also gave us agreat opportunity to continue our support of Seattle Children's Hospital andStrong Against Cancer to treat cancer among children."
AsSeattle's Hometown Cruise Line, Holland America Line contributes $389 millionto the city's economy and $547 million across Washington state. The companyemploys 1,170 people at its headquarters in Seattle and works with more than600 local vendors. The cruise line operates an extensive corporate socialresponsibility program benefiting the local community and Washington state,including partnering with Seattle Children's Hospital, Northwest Harvest andthe Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team. During the 2017 Alaska cruiseseason, more than 101,000 guests will sail on Holland America Line ships fromSeattle.
Formore information about Holland America Line, consult a travel professional,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 fleetof 14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From shorter getawaysto 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises visit all seven continents withhighlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigationsand exotic Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages;and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England,Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line currently has a new 2,650-guestship, ms Koningsdam, delivered in April 2016, as well as a secondPinnacle Class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam,due for delivery in November 2018.
The company recently announced$300 million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the leader inpremium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative initiatives and adiverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination immersion andpersonalized travel. Guests can expand their knowledge onboard at an America'sTest Kitchen show; Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times and DigitalWorkshop 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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