Half Moon Ca, Only Minor Damage!

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’s Private Island, Half Moon Cay, Experiences Only
Minor Damage As A Result Of Hurricane Frances

ms Zuiderdam to cancel call to island
Seattle, September 8, 2004 – Holland America Line announced today that
its award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, received only minor
damage as a result of Hurricane Frances. The island, which is located
in the Bahamas, experienced limited beach erosion as well as the
typical landscaping and minor wind damage caused by storms. To allow
for clean up efforts, Holland America Line has cancelled the call to
the island scheduled during the September 11, 2004 sailing of the ms
Zuiderdam.


“We are thankful that we were able to secure and evacuate Half Moon
Cay prior to the hurricane,” said Stein Kruse, president and chief
operating officer, Holland America Line.

“This was a significant storm and the island was fortunately spared
major damage. Our clean up efforts are underway and we will resume
our calls to this beautiful island with the September 18 sailing.”

The ms Zuiderdam’s September 11, 2004 sailing will call in San Juan,
Puerto Rico instead of Half Moon Cay. The revised itinerary follows:





Arrive
Depart


SAT
9/11
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
5:00pm


SUN
9/12
Nassau, Bahamas
7:00
2:00 pm


MON
9/13
At Sea


TUE
9/14
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
8:00
6:00pm




(Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda tour options)


WED
9/15
St. Thomas, US V.I.
7:00
11:00pm




(St. John tour options)


THU
9/16
San Juan, Puerto Rico
7:00
Noon


FRI
9/17
At Sea




SAT
9/18
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
8:00


As part of Holland America Line’s ground-breaking Signature of
Excellence initiative, several enhancements to Half Moon Cay have been
announced including the addition of horseback riding, a stingray
lagoon experience, an aqua park and AquaTrax excursions. These
enhancements will be completed as scheduled and will all be in place
by November 1, 2004.

For more information, consult a travel agent.


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-members-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 10th 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 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.

God, Ray, the world is falling apart and your still spammin!
"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
news
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's Private Island, Half Moon Cay, Experiences Only
Minor Damage As A Result Of Hurricane Frances

ms Zuiderdam to cancel call to island
Seattle, September 8, 2004 - Holland America Line announced today that
its award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, received only minor
damage as a result of Hurricane Frances. The island, which is located
in the Bahamas, experienced limited beach erosion as well as the
typical landscaping and minor wind damage caused by storms. To allow
for clean up efforts, Holland America Line has cancelled the call to
the island scheduled during the September 11, 2004 sailing of the ms
Zuiderdam.


"We are thankful that we were able to secure and evacuate Half Moon
Cay prior to the hurricane," said Stein Kruse, president and chief
operating officer, Holland America Line.

"This was a significant storm and the island was fortunately spared
major damage. Our clean up efforts are underway and we will resume
our calls to this beautiful island with the September 18 sailing."

The ms Zuiderdam's September 11, 2004 sailing will call in San Juan,
Puerto Rico instead of Half Moon Cay. The revised itinerary follows:





Arrive
Depart


SAT
9/11
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
5:00pm


SUN
9/12
Nassau, Bahamas
7:00
2:00 pm


MON
9/13
At Sea


TUE
9/14
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
8:00
6:00pm




(Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda tour options)


WED
9/15
St. Thomas, US V.I.
7:00
11:00pm




(St. John tour options)


THU
9/16
San Juan, Puerto Rico
7:00
Noon


FRI
9/17
At Sea




SAT
9/18
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
8:00


As part of Holland America Line's ground-breaking Signature of
Excellence initiative, several enhancements to Half Moon Cay have been
announced including the addition of horseback riding, a stingray
lagoon experience, an aqua park and AquaTrax excursions. These
enhancements will be completed as scheduled and will all be in place
by November 1, 2004.

For more information, consult a travel agent.


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-members-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 10th 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 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.

God, Ray, the world is falling apart and your still spammin!
"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
news
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's Private Island, Half Moon Cay, Experiences Only
Minor Damage As A Result Of Hurricane Frances

ms Zuiderdam to cancel call to island
Seattle, September 8, 2004 - Holland America Line announced today that
its award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, received only minor
damage as a result of Hurricane Frances. The island, which is located
in the Bahamas, experienced limited beach erosion as well as the
typical landscaping and minor wind damage caused by storms. To allow
for clean up efforts, Holland America Line has cancelled the call to
the island scheduled during the September 11, 2004 sailing of the ms
Zuiderdam.


"We are thankful that we were able to secure and evacuate Half Moon
Cay prior to the hurricane," said Stein Kruse, president and chief
operating officer, Holland America Line.

"This was a significant storm and the island was fortunately spared
major damage. Our clean up efforts are underway and we will resume
our calls to this beautiful island with the September 18 sailing."

The ms Zuiderdam's September 11, 2004 sailing will call in San Juan,
Puerto Rico instead of Half Moon Cay. The revised itinerary follows:





Arrive
Depart


SAT
9/11
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
5:00pm


SUN
9/12
Nassau, Bahamas
7:00
2:00 pm


MON
9/13
At Sea


TUE
9/14
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
8:00
6:00pm




(Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda tour options)


WED
9/15
St. Thomas, US V.I.
7:00
11:00pm




(St. John tour options)


THU
9/16
San Juan, Puerto Rico
7:00
Noon


FRI
9/17
At Sea




SAT
9/18
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
8:00


As part of Holland America Line's ground-breaking Signature of
Excellence initiative, several enhancements to Half Moon Cay have been
announced including the addition of horseback riding, a stingray
lagoon experience, an aqua park and AquaTrax excursions. These
enhancements will be completed as scheduled and will all be in place
by November 1, 2004.

For more information, consult a travel agent.


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-members-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 10th 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 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.

Thank you, Ray. Our HAL cruise in celebration of my birthday takes us to
Half Moon Cay on Zuiderdam on October 10, B'day + 1 and we are thrilled to
see that for the moment it is still going to be there.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ

Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
news
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's Private Island, Half Moon Cay, Experiences Only
Minor Damage As A Result Of Hurricane Frances

ms Zuiderdam to cancel call to island
Seattle, September 8, 2004 - Holland America Line announced today that
its award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, received only minor
damage as a result of Hurricane Frances. The island, which is located
in the Bahamas, experienced limited beach erosion as well as the
typical landscaping and minor wind damage caused by storms. To allow
for clean up efforts, Holland America Line has cancelled the call to
the island scheduled during the September 11, 2004 sailing of the ms
Zuiderdam.


"We are thankful that we were able to secure and evacuate Half Moon
Cay prior to the hurricane," said Stein Kruse, president and chief
operating officer, Holland America Line.

"This was a significant storm and the island was fortunately spared
major damage. Our clean up efforts are underway and we will resume
our calls to this beautiful island with the September 18 sailing."

The ms Zuiderdam's September 11, 2004 sailing will call in San Juan,
Puerto Rico instead of Half Moon Cay. The revised itinerary follows:





Arrive
Depart


SAT
9/11
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
5:00pm


SUN
9/12
Nassau, Bahamas
7:00
2:00 pm


MON
9/13
At Sea


TUE
9/14
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
8:00
6:00pm




(Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda tour options)


WED
9/15
St. Thomas, US V.I.
7:00
11:00pm




(St. John tour options)


THU
9/16
San Juan, Puerto Rico
7:00
Noon


FRI
9/17
At Sea




SAT
9/18
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
8:00


As part of Holland America Line's ground-breaking Signature of
Excellence initiative, several enhancements to Half Moon Cay have been
announced including the addition of horseback riding, a stingray
lagoon experience, an aqua park and AquaTrax excursions. These
enhancements will be completed as scheduled and will all be in place
by November 1, 2004.

For more information, consult a travel agent.


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-members-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 10th 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 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.

Thank you, Ray. Our HAL cruise in celebration of my birthday takes us to
Half Moon Cay on Zuiderdam on October 10, B'day + 1 and we are thrilled to
see that for the moment it is still going to be there.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ

Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
news
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's Private Island, Half Moon Cay, Experiences Only
Minor Damage As A Result Of Hurricane Frances

ms Zuiderdam to cancel call to island
Seattle, September 8, 2004 - Holland America Line announced today that
its award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay, received only minor
damage as a result of Hurricane Frances. The island, which is located
in the Bahamas, experienced limited beach erosion as well as the
typical landscaping and minor wind damage caused by storms. To allow
for clean up efforts, Holland America Line has cancelled the call to
the island scheduled during the September 11, 2004 sailing of the ms
Zuiderdam.


"We are thankful that we were able to secure and evacuate Half Moon
Cay prior to the hurricane," said Stein Kruse, president and chief
operating officer, Holland America Line.

"This was a significant storm and the island was fortunately spared
major damage. Our clean up efforts are underway and we will resume
our calls to this beautiful island with the September 18 sailing."

The ms Zuiderdam's September 11, 2004 sailing will call in San Juan,
Puerto Rico instead of Half Moon Cay. The revised itinerary follows:





Arrive
Depart


SAT
9/11
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
5:00pm


SUN
9/12
Nassau, Bahamas
7:00
2:00 pm


MON
9/13
At Sea


TUE
9/14
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
8:00
6:00pm




(Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda tour options)


WED
9/15
St. Thomas, US V.I.
7:00
11:00pm




(St. John tour options)


THU
9/16
San Juan, Puerto Rico
7:00
Noon


FRI
9/17
At Sea




SAT
9/18
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
8:00


As part of Holland America Line's ground-breaking Signature of
Excellence initiative, several enhancements to Half Moon Cay have been
announced including the addition of horseback riding, a stingray
lagoon experience, an aqua park and AquaTrax excursions. These
enhancements will be completed as scheduled and will all be in place
by November 1, 2004.

For more information, consult a travel agent.


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-members-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 10th 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 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.

Ray
Have you heard any info about Royal Caribbean's private island CoCoCay?

--
Tom
Pittsburgh Pa

Ray
Have you heard any info about Royal Caribbean's private island CoCoCay?

--
Tom
Pittsburgh Pa

On Thu, 09 Sep 2004 01:42:30 GMT, "Tom" wrote:

Ray
Have you heard any info about Royal Caribbean's private island CoCoCay?

Hi Tom,

Sorry I have not. I will post any updates I see or hear.

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

Ray. Thanks alot for the information. Planning on being there in Oct on
Zuiderdam. Pls keep posting useful information.

Ray. Thanks alot for the information. Planning on being there in Oct on
Zuiderdam. Pls keep posting useful information.