HAL Offers Many Sailings From San Diego!

Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from Holland America and thought it
would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


Holland America Line Offers Nearly 60 Roundtrip Sailings From San
Diego Homeport

Exclusive California Resident Cruise Values Available Through End of
December


SEATTLE, Nov. 21
With nearly 60 sailings to and from San Diego in 2004, Holland America
has made California an important homeport for cruising to Mexico,
Hawaii, the Panama Canal, South America and the Pacific Coast. And
now, through December 31, 2003, the leading premium cruise line is
also making it easier to enjoy a cruise with a special California
resident ocean-view cabin upgrade promotion, as well as up to $2,400
savings off select San Diego cruise departures. All 2004 Winter San
Diego sailings depart between the months of January and April.

On select seven-day Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez sailings from
January 17 through March 27, California residents will receive a free
ocean- view stateroom upgrade when booking an inside stateroom. In
addition, Holland America also offers savings of up to $2,400 per
cabin for select Panama Canal, Hawaii, and 10- to 14-day Mexican
cruises through 2004.

"Holland America's San Diego homeport offers travelers convenience and
choice," said David A. Giersdorf, senior vice president, marketing and
sales. "This year with our largest offering of cruises ever -- nearly
60 in all -- we have made it very easy for local residents to take
advantage of the convenience of San Diego as a cruise homeport and
experience the dazzling entertainment, superb dining, spacious
staterooms and relaxed ambience of a vacation with Holland America."

With nearly 60 cruises ranging from 7 to 21 days, Holland America Line
is also the only cruise line to offer Sea of Cortez itineraries from
San Diego and a 21-day Panamerica roundtrip cruise from the "Place
Where California Began." Sea of Cortez sailings visit Loreto,
Pichilingue, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The exclusive Sea of Cortez
cruises feature optional sportfishing in Loreto, snorkeling at
Coronado Island and scuba diving at Pichilingue, one of the world's
top dive regions. Departing October 15, 2004, the Panamerica cruise
calls at Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco, Santa Cruz Huatulco, Zihuatanejo,
and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Amador and Panama
Canal, Panama; San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua; and Puerto Quetzal,
Guatemala.

Other cruise destinations feature 15- or 16-day Hawaii cruises with
nine days at sea to relax and enjoy the many amenities of the ms
Statendam and five or six days visiting the Hawaiian islands of
Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, and Maui.

Panama Canal cruises range from 14 to 16 days and feature departures
between San Diego and Port Canaveral, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. Ports of call include islands in the Caribbean, a daytime
transit of the Panama Canal in its locks, and various towns along the
sunny Mexican Riviera. Longer Mexican cruises of 10 days visit the
sun-soaked western coast of Mexico with stops including Manzanillo,
Acapulco, Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, and
Santa Rosalia.

One 17-day South American explorer cruise departs March 31, 2004, from
Valparaiso, Chile, and sails to San Diego. Ports feature Coquimbo and
Arica, Chile; General San Marin and Callao, Peru; Guayaquil and
Esmeraldas, Eduador; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Cabo San Lucas,
Mexico. Pricing for San Diego cruises range from $699 to $2,689 per
person, double occupancy. Taxes are additional. Through November 30,
this California exclusive offer applies to all 2004 winter seven-day
Mexico cruises. Through December 31, 2003, it applies to select
sailings. For more information, consult a professional travel agent.

About Signature of Excellence

As the premium cruise leader, Holland America Line is investing $225
million in the Signature of Excellence initiative to provide
unparalleled product and service enhancements to its fleet of
five-star ships. Signature of Excellence will build on Holland America
Line's renowned tradition of excellence by significantly raising the
standard in premium cruising. The comprehensive enhancements will
focus on five areas central to the Holland America Line guest
experience: spacious, elegant ships and accommodations; sophisticated
five-star dining; gracious, unobtrusive service; in-depth enrichment
programs and activities; and compelling worldwide itineraries.
Enhancements, and in some cases construction build-outs, have been
started and are expected to be completed by the end of 2005.

About Holland America Line

In 2004, Holland America's fleet of 13, five-star, premium ships will
offer nearly 500 sailings from 15 North American home ports, including
new departures from Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; and Boston, Mass.
Recent additions to the fleet include the 1,848-passenger Vista ships,
ms Zuiderdam and ms Oosterdam. In April 2004, the third Vista sister,
ms Westerdam joins the fleet. The fleet will visit all seven
continents in 2004, while increasing the number of cruises to popular
destinations such as Alaska (139 cruises scheduled), the Caribbean
(191), Europe (58) and Canada/New England (26).

Holland America excels in service, amenities and special programs.
Known for consistent and attentive service, its ships have one of the
highest staff-to-guest ratios. Spacious staterooms average 25 percent
larger and verandahs twice as large as those on other lines' ships.
Menus are among the most extensive at-sea. Dining choices include
formal elegance, alternative specialty dining in the Pacific
Northwest-themed Pinnacle Grill, casual fare and complimentary 24-hour
room service.

The winner of the 12th consecutive "Best Overall Cruise Value" award
from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS), the line offers
the only trip cancellation program in the industry that provides cash
back for canceling for any reason prior to 24 hours before departure.
For more information, consult a professional travel agent.

World's Leading Cruise Lines

The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world in the 2003 Travel
& Leisure magazine "World's Best" Awards, Holland America Line is a
member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which
also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line,
Seabourn Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Sharing a
passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value,
the member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The
World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise
vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Conde Nast
Traveler magazine readers also ranked Holland America Line as the top
premium cruise line in the world in the much-anticipated 2003 Readers'
Choice Awards.

Other cruise lines offer many sailings from other ports!