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Holland America Line Announces 2005 Alaska Cruises

134 Cruises on Seven 5-Star Ships Feature Glaciers, Wildlife, and
Native Culture

SEATTLE, Aug. 30
Holland America Line, the leader in Alaska cruises and CruiseTours,
will sail seven ships on 134 cruises in 2005, offering the widest
selection of Alaska cruise itineraries and departures in the industry.
The company's five-star ships offer unmatched spaciousness, carry
fewer passengers than any other major cruise line and offer the most
entries into Glacier Bay National Park. Guests will experience the
most popular Alaskan ports of call, most extensive shore excursion
programs, exclusive enrichment programs and brand-new Signature of
Excellence amenities.

"We're proud to be returning for our 57th year of premium cruising in
Alaska," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president,
marketing and sales. "And the shipboard experience will be better than
ever. We offer attention to detail in everything from the caliber of
our shore excursions to the traditional split pea soup that we serve
on deck during our Alaska cruises. The quality of our cruises is what
distinguishes us from the competition."

The Three Kinds of Alaska Cruises

Beginning in May, Glacier Bay Inside Passage cruises will depart on
round- trip, 7-day voyages from Vancouver aboard Holland America
Line's "twins," the 1,440-passenger ms Zaandam (departing every
Saturday) and sister ship, ms Volendam (departing Wednesdays). The
voyages will take in the placid, scenic waters of Canada's Inside
Passage and tour Tracy Arm before calling at Juneau, Skagway and
Ketchikan. Each cruise features a day of cruising Glacier Bay National
Park, including the stark vistas of the Johns Hopkins Glacier and the
stunning, bright white and blue Margerie Glacier in Tarr Inlet.

Three ships will sail the waters between Vancouver and Seward, Alaska
throughout the summer. One-way Glacier Bay Discovery Cruises of seven
days depart on alternating Sundays aboard ms Ryndam and ms Veendam and
feature both Glacier Bay National Park and the sixteen glaciers of
secluded College Fjord. The ms Statendam, embarking on Fridays, visits
inspiring Hubbard Glacier. Each ship carries only 1,258 passengers,
half the number of guests of other cruise lines on similar
itineraries.

Cruise-only fares for these voyages begin at US$799, per person,
double occupancy.

The 1,848-passenger ms Oosterdam and the 1,380-passenger ms Amsterdam
cruise roundtrip from Seattle on Alaskan Explorer voyages. Together,
they will make 37 seven-day journeys between May and mid-September.
Port calls include Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. The
Oosterdam sails Saturdays and visits Hubbard Glacier. Holland
America's flagship, ms Amsterdam, will sail Sundays from Seattle,
visiting Glacier Bay National Park.

Cruise-only fares start at US$934, per person, double occupancy.

Exciting Ports of Call and Unique Enrichment Programs

Holland America Line believes travel means doing, not just seeing. To
provide quintessential Alaska experiences to its guests, the company
offers a wide array of optional excursions. These activities highlight
ports of call in Southeast Alaska -- Juneau, Sitka, Skagway and
Ketchikan -- and Victoria in British Columbia, depending on the ship
and itinerary. Each port showcases its own unique flavor through a
variety of organized optional tours. Adventurous travelers can hike,
bike, kayak, climb glaciers, ride horses, and try dogsledding.
Flightseeing via helicopter or fixed wing aircraft offers the ultimate
adventure.

Aboard every Alaska cruise, a full-time naturalist is on board to
discuss and point out wildlife and key natural features. A native
artisan, affiliated with the Alaska Native Heritage Center, is aboard
to demonstrate traditional crafts. In Glacier Bay, only Holland
America Line spotlights the interpretation of a Huna Totem tribal
member as well as the more usual Park Service Ranger programs for
adults and Junior Ranger program for children and teens.

2005 Alaska Cruises Brochures Are Now Available

For a copy of the new 2005 Alaska Cruises brochure, contact a
professional travel agent.

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

In 2005, Holland America Line, fleet of 12, five-star, premium ships
are offering nearly 500 cruises from 27 home ports -- 17 in North
America. Itineraries range in length from two to 116 days, visit all
seven continents and offer the most extensive selection of ports the
line has ever visited on cruises to the Caribbean and Panama Canal
(175), Alaska (134), Canada/New England (18), and longer, exotic
voyages to Europe (45), Mexico (43), Hawaii/Asia/Pacific (20), South
America (17), and Transatlantic (8), as well as one Grand World
Voyage.

As a part of its renowned Tradition of Excellence, Holland America
Line is investing $225 million in the Signature of Excellence
initiative providing unparalleled product and service enhancements to
its fleet. The comprehensive enhancements focus on five areas vital to
Holland America's guest experience: spacious, elegant ships and
accommodations; sophisticated five-star dining; gracious, unobtrusive
service; extensive enrichment programs and activities; and compelling
worldwide itineraries. Enhancements have been started on all ships and
will be completed by the end of 2006. For more information, consult a
travel agent.

World's Leading Cruise Lines

The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, 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, these 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.