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Holland America Line Receives Fifth Consecutive Port Metro Vancouver Blue Circle Award

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Seattle, Wash., June 18, 2015 —At a reception June 2, 2015, Holland America Line was presented with a PortMetro Vancouver 2014 Blue Circle Award for its ongoing commitment tosustainability. The award is bestowed on companies with the highest level ofparticipation in Port Metro Vancouver’s EcoAction Program and that strive toreduce emissions and shrink their carbon footprint.

Holland America Line was one of 16 companies to receive the honor and one ofjust four cruise lines. Holland America Line has won the award every year sinceits inception in 2009.

“As a company that places environmental stewardship at the top of ourpriorities, it’s an honor to again receive the coveted Blue Circle Award fromPort Metro Vancouver,” said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president.“Our business is based on sharing the beautiful areas of the world such asAlaska with our guests, so we take our responsibility to effectively manage ourimpact and interactions with the environment very seriously.”

About Port MetroVancouver’s EcoAction Program
As a global leader in port sustainability, Port Metro Vancouver is committed toworking with industry stakeholders to reduce atmospheric emissions and carbonfootprints.The EcoAction Program is a unique way of encouraging cleanerships by offering financial incentives for vessels that implementemission-reduction measures and other environmental practices. The Blue CircleAward recognizes a company’s commitment to sustainability.

In 2014, through shore power use in Vancouver and the Port’s EcoAction Program, participantscontributed to an overall reduction of more than 3,000 tons of GHG emissions.

Holland AmericaLine’s Environmental Accolades
Holland America Line’s ships meet or exceed all provisions of the internationalregulations governing the environmental management of marine operations. Butthe company aims for superior environmental performance while operatingresponsibly via a firm promise to reduce all forms of pollution throughimproved policies, scientifically sound practices, consistent training ofemployees and innovative technology.

Holland America Line is among the pioneers in the maritime industry ininvesting in technology to reduce engine emissions while a ship is at berth.Six of the 15 Holland America Line ships — msAmsterdam,ms Veendam,ms Noordam,ms Oosterdam,ms Westerdam and msZuiderdam — use shore power at the ports of Seattle, San Diego andVancouver.

In addition to the Blue Circle Award, the company also received the 2015 GreenGateway Award from the Port of Seattle for its commitment to the environment,and the 2012 Rear Admiral William M. Benkert Environmental Protection Awardfrom the U.S. Coast Guard. Holland America Line was named among the 2015World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for its commitment tohigh ethical standards.

Through the “Our Marvelous Oceans” partnership with the Marine ConservationInstitute that began in 2010, Holland America Line educates guests and crewabout marine conservation issues, including a new focus on marine protectedareas. The cruise line and the Marine Conservation Institute also continue towork together to source sustainable seafood for Holland America Line.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel professional,call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.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 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 415ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies. One- to 110-dayitineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, SouthAmerica, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; andpopular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England,Europe and the Panama Canal. The line currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, onorder for delivery in April 2016 from Fincantieri shipyard, as well as a secondPinnacle Class ship due for delivery in November 2018.

Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, acommitment totaling more than $500 million, that showcase the Culinary ArtsCenter presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art onboard showkitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts providecooking demonstrations and classes — Explorations Café powered by The New YorkTimes, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas andall-new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-topMariner’s Dream Beds.

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