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Holland America Line Collaborates with Top Sushi Chef, Andy Matsuda of the Sushi Chef Institute in Los Angeles

Matsuda to train shipboard chefs in the art of sushi making and tofeature four unique rolls on Tamarind's dinner menu

Seattle, Wash., June 13, 2016 — Whether it's a popular California roll ora more exotic sushi creation, Holland America Line's shipboard chefs are learningfrom the best in a collaboration with renowned Sushi Chef Andy Matsuda. Notonly will Matsuda share his knowledge and train the shipboard chefs to ensurethat the cruise line's staff is at the forefront of sushi trends andtechniques, but four of his signature rolls will be featured on the dinner menuat Tamarind, the award winning Asian-fusion restaurant on board several HollandAmerica Line ships.

The Japanese-born chef brings more than 35 years of sushi-making experienceand 15 years of teaching to the premium cruise line, and he began hiscollaboration andtraining aboardthe line's newest ship, ms Koningsdam. AtMatsuda's Sushi Chef Institute in Los Angeles, California, he teaches aspiring chefsand professionals from all over the world about sushi and Japanese cuisine.More than 1,300 graduates of the institute have gone on to careers in sushirestaurants or have become restaurateurs themselves.

"Sushi is extremely popular with ourguests, and creating it is an art form that requires specificskills, techniques and in-depth training," said Orlando Ashford, president ofHolland America Line. "We are excited to collaborate with an expert of ChefMatsuda's caliber to ensure that our chefs are creating the most exceptionalsushi at sea. Anyone who enjoys sushi is going to be very impressed by thepresentation and flavors in his creations."

Guests can enjoy Matsuda's four signaturerolls on Tamarind's dinner menu. They are a Tempura Lobster Roll with lobstertail, unagi sauce, avocado and asparagus; Nigiri Seared Salmon with green olives and capers; DragonRoll with tempurashrimp, unagi sauce, avocado and asparagus; and Nigiri Tuna Zuke withyuzu-flavored tuna and guacamole sauce. Tamarind is on board ms Koningsdam,ms Nieuw Amsterdam and ms Eurodam.

The Asian-fusion Tamarind restaurant alsoserves sushi selections on the full dinner menu. Selections feature Spider Rollwith soft shell crab tempura, California Roll, Tsutsumi Roll with snapper andavocado, Spicy Tuna Roll, Veggie Rainbow Roll, Volcano Roll withsesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis, and Nigiri sushi with tuna, salmon andebi shrimp. Tamarind on ms Koningsdam also features a sushi counter witheight seats where guests can enjoy watching the chefs prepare the fresh sushi.

Matsuda learned the joy of cooking at his family's Japaneserestaurant when he was a child, and he went on to have an apprenticeship atGenpachi, one of the most famous restaurants in Osaka, Japan,before bringing his sushi skills to Los Angeles. Following a battle with cancerhe sought a deeper understanding of the relationship between food, health, people andthe environment, which he then parlayed into becoming one of the world'sforemost sushi experts.

Matsuda joins Holland America Line's elite list of food andbeverage collaborators who are the leading authorities in their fields. Theline recently announced a partnership with Master Mixologist Dale "KingCocktail" DeGroff, and their esteemed Culinary Council is led by HollandAmerica Line's Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, who is joined by renownedinternational chefs Mark Best, Jonnie Boer, David Burke, Elizabeth Falkner andJacques Torres.

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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation andplc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]

Holland America Line's fleet of 14 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 and exotic Australia/New Zealandand Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to theCaribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the PanamaCanal. The line currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam,delivered in April 2016, as well as a second Pinnacle Class ship, ms NieuwStatendam, due for delivery in November 2018.

The company recently announced $300 million in brand enhancements to secureits position 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 on board at the Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Winemagazine; 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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