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Hi Everyone,

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

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


MORE 10-DAY CRUISES AND SAILINGS FROM NEW YORK MARK HOLLAND AMERICA
LINE’S 2006 CARIBBEAN PROGRAM

Seattle, August 15, 2005
With more 10-day cruises than ever before, four convenient homeport
departure cities and 22 different itineraries, Holland America Line
offers savvy travelers unprecedented choices to explore the Caribbean
in 2006. Several itineraries showcase a new port call at Grand Turk,
Turks & Caicos Islands, and nearly all cruises visit the line’s
award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay.

“The increase in our 10-day cruises allows travelers more
opportunities to relax a little longer and explore a lot more with
itineraries traveling deep into the Southern Caribbean and the Panama
Canal,” says Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president, marketing
and sales.

In 2006, the premium cruise leader offers a varied collection of 5- to
14-day Caribbean cruises aboard 10 ships with 152 total departures.
More than half of the itineraries represent voyages of 10 days or
longer. In February 2006, the ms Noordam arrives as the fourth in the
line’s series of 81,769-ton Vista-class ships.

Adding a shot of flavor to the ms Volendam’s January 22, 2006,
departure is Marko Karakasevic, an artisan vodka maker of the Domaine
Charbay Winery and Distillery in St. Helena, Calif. Johnny Iuzzuni,
executive pastry chef at New York’s famed Restaurant Jean Georges, is
the icing on the cake aboard the Noordam’s April 5, 2006, cruise. And
Anthony Giglio, wine expert and sommelier, will sail on the November
25, 2006, cruise on the Noordam. All are part of the line’s Culinary
Arts Program presented by Food & Wine magazine.

Twenty-eight cruises to the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean
feature a first-ever call at Grand Turk. Renowned for its spectacular
diving, snorkeling and fishing, Grand Turk is consistently rated one
of the top ten dive sites in the world. Nearly every itinerary also
features a day at Half Moon Cay, the line’s acclaimed private island.
With its new horseback riding and swimming excursion, guided AquaTrax
watercraft tour, stingray adventure, and fun-filled family aqua park,
Half Moon Cay continues as the line’s highest rated Caribbean port of
call.



Caribbean Escapes from New York, Norfolk, Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale
The February 22, 2006, maiden voyage of the Noordam heralds Holland
America Line’s return to New York City, the company’s former
headquarters and the newest North American homeport for 13 Caribbean
cruises. With a focus on convenience and choice, the line offers
Caribbean escapes round trip from Norfolk, Virginia, providing easy
access for many eastern seaboard residents; Tampa, Florida,
highlighting 7-, 10-, and 14-day itineraries; and Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, showcasing the most extensive portfolio of Caribbean
departures.

Premium Leader in 10- to 14-day Caribbean Cruises
With thirty-eight 10-day journeys to the Eastern and Southern
Caribbean, and 31 cruises of 11 days and longer, Holland America Line
offers more longer itinerary and homeport choices (New York, Norfolk,
Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale) than any other premium line cruising the
Caribbean. The inaugural season of the Noordam spotlights the
collection of longer voyages with seven cruises to the Eastern
Caribbean and six to the Southern Caribbean.

Eastern ports offer Bridgetown, Barbados; Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
Islands; Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten;
Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Roseau, Dominica; San Juan, Puerto
Rico; St. John’s, Antigua; and, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

To the south, itineraries feature varied port visits to: Basse-Terre,
Guadeloupe; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries and
Soufrière, St. Lucia; El Buamache, Isla de Margarita, Venezuela;
Fort-de-France, Martinique; George Town, Grand Cayman; Grand Turk,
Turks & Caicos Islands; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; Kralendijk, Bonaire;
Oranjestad, Aruba; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Port of Spain, Trinidad;
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Roseau and Cabrits,
Dominica; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. George’s, Greneda; St. Thomas,
U.S. Virgin Islands; St. Barts; and, Willemstad, Curaçao.

7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean – From Ft. Lauderdale
Featuring Saturday and Sunday departures, Ft. Lauderdale serves as
Holland America Line’s main gateway to the Eastern and Western
Caribbean. From January through April 2006, and again from October
through the end of the year, sister Vista-class ships ms Westerdam and
ms Zuiderdam explore the Caribbean waters on 36 itineraries that
balance enriching port calls with rejuvenating sea days. Eastern
Caribbean itineraries features the following port calls: Grand Turk,
Turks & Caicos Islands; Nassau, Bahamas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten;
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and, St. Thomas, U.S.
Virgin Islands. All feature a visit to Half Moon Cay.

The Western Caribbean is revealed on 12 journeys that may include
stops at Costa Maya and/or Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman;
Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands; Key West, Florida; Ocho Rios or
Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

7-day Western Caribbean – From Tampa
The ms Veendam travels roundtrip from Tampa on a Western Caribbean
itinerary featuring stops in Belize City, Belize, and Santo Tomas de
Castilla, Guatemala, as well as Cozumel, Mexico and Key West, Florida.
The ship also offers an alternate itinerary to Costa Maya, Mexico;
George Town, Grand Cayman; and, Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The 20 Tampa
departures operate from January through April 2006, and again from
October through December 2006.

10- and 13-day Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a must-see on many world traveler lists and
Holland America Line’s history in exploring this engineering marvel is
without peer among premium cruise lines. The ms Zaandam and ms
Amsterdam travel round trip from Ft. Lauderdale showcasing the canal
on 16 Southern Caribbean itineraries, entering at Cristóbal and
cruising to Gatun Lake with a stop in Colón, Panama, before sailing to
Puerto Limón, Costa Rica.

Special Cruises Feature 5-day Getaway and Tropical Holidays
On January 3, 2006, the Westerdam sets sail from Ft. Lauderdale on a
5-day itinerary with visits to Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas; and,
Key West, Fla. Holiday sailings at the end of the year offer up
Christmas in the Caribbean, Hanukkah at sea, or New Year’s Eve in
Mexico. Departing from its four Caribbean homeports – Ft. Lauderdale,
Tampa, Norfolk and New York, travelers can choose 14 holiday
itineraries of 7, 10, 11, or 14 days.

Caribbean cruise fares begin at $699 per person, double occupancy, for
a 7-day cruise, and $599 per person, double occupancy for the 5-day
cruise.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc
(NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
With the introduction of the 1,848-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006,
Holland America Line’s fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500
cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to
108 days long and visit all seven continents, including new
Australia/New Zealand and Asia sailings, a world cruise and popular
sailings to several ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico and Europe.
The ms Noordam also will offer Caribbean sailings in the winter from
new homeport New York City.

Holland America Line’s $225 million, fleetwide Signature of Excellence
enhancements feature new programs and amenities including the Culinary
Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art
onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and
culinary experts will provide cooking demonstrations and classes —
Explorations Café powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity
areas and all new cabin amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and
plush-top Mariner’s Dream beds. 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.

Goldie, I find 10 days to long to be copped up with anyone(especially my
cow!)haha
"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...
Hi Everyone,

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

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


MORE 10-DAY CRUISES AND SAILINGS FROM NEW YORK MARK HOLLAND AMERICA
LINE'S 2006 CARIBBEAN PROGRAM

Seattle, August 15, 2005
With more 10-day cruises than ever before, four convenient homeport
departure cities and 22 different itineraries, Holland America Line
offers savvy travelers unprecedented choices to explore the Caribbean
in 2006. Several itineraries showcase a new port call at Grand Turk,
Turks & Caicos Islands, and nearly all cruises visit the line's
award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay.

"The increase in our 10-day cruises allows travelers more
opportunities to relax a little longer and explore a lot more with
itineraries traveling deep into the Southern Caribbean and the Panama
Canal," says Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president, marketing
and sales.

In 2006, the premium cruise leader offers a varied collection of 5- to
14-day Caribbean cruises aboard 10 ships with 152 total departures.
More than half of the itineraries represent voyages of 10 days or
longer. In February 2006, the ms Noordam arrives as the fourth in the
line's series of 81,769-ton Vista-class ships.

Adding a shot of flavor to the ms Volendam's January 22, 2006,
departure is Marko Karakasevic, an artisan vodka maker of the Domaine
Charbay Winery and Distillery in St. Helena, Calif. Johnny Iuzzuni,
executive pastry chef at New York's famed Restaurant Jean Georges, is
the icing on the cake aboard the Noordam's April 5, 2006, cruise. And
Anthony Giglio, wine expert and sommelier, will sail on the November
25, 2006, cruise on the Noordam. All are part of the line's Culinary
Arts Program presented by Food & Wine magazine.

Twenty-eight cruises to the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean
feature a first-ever call at Grand Turk. Renowned for its spectacular
diving, snorkeling and fishing, Grand Turk is consistently rated one
of the top ten dive sites in the world. Nearly every itinerary also
features a day at Half Moon Cay, the line's acclaimed private island.
With its new horseback riding and swimming excursion, guided AquaTrax
watercraft tour, stingray adventure, and fun-filled family aqua park,
Half Moon Cay continues as the line's highest rated Caribbean port of
call.



Caribbean Escapes from New York, Norfolk, Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale
The February 22, 2006, maiden voyage of the Noordam heralds Holland
America Line's return to New York City, the company's former
headquarters and the newest North American homeport for 13 Caribbean
cruises. With a focus on convenience and choice, the line offers
Caribbean escapes round trip from Norfolk, Virginia, providing easy
access for many eastern seaboard residents; Tampa, Florida,
highlighting 7-, 10-, and 14-day itineraries; and Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, showcasing the most extensive portfolio of Caribbean
departures.

Premium Leader in 10- to 14-day Caribbean Cruises
With thirty-eight 10-day journeys to the Eastern and Southern
Caribbean, and 31 cruises of 11 days and longer, Holland America Line
offers more longer itinerary and homeport choices (New York, Norfolk,
Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale) than any other premium line cruising the
Caribbean. The inaugural season of the Noordam spotlights the
collection of longer voyages with seven cruises to the Eastern
Caribbean and six to the Southern Caribbean.

Eastern ports offer Bridgetown, Barbados; Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
Islands; Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten;
Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Roseau, Dominica; San Juan, Puerto
Rico; St. John's, Antigua; and, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

To the south, itineraries feature varied port visits to: Basse-Terre,
Guadeloupe; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries and
Soufrière, St. Lucia; El Buamache, Isla de Margarita, Venezuela;
Fort-de-France, Martinique; George Town, Grand Cayman; Grand Turk,
Turks & Caicos Islands; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; Kralendijk, Bonaire;
Oranjestad, Aruba; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Port of Spain, Trinidad;
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Roseau and Cabrits,
Dominica; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. George's, Greneda; St. Thomas,
U.S. Virgin Islands; St. Barts; and, Willemstad, Curaçao.

7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean - From Ft. Lauderdale
Featuring Saturday and Sunday departures, Ft. Lauderdale serves as
Holland America Line's main gateway to the Eastern and Western
Caribbean. From January through April 2006, and again from October
through the end of the year, sister Vista-class ships ms Westerdam and
ms Zuiderdam explore the Caribbean waters on 36 itineraries that
balance enriching port calls with rejuvenating sea days. Eastern
Caribbean itineraries features the following port calls: Grand Turk,
Turks & Caicos Islands; Nassau, Bahamas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten;
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and, St. Thomas, U.S.
Virgin Islands. All feature a visit to Half Moon Cay.

The Western Caribbean is revealed on 12 journeys that may include
stops at Costa Maya and/or Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman;
Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands; Key West, Florida; Ocho Rios or
Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

7-day Western Caribbean - From Tampa
The ms Veendam travels roundtrip from Tampa on a Western Caribbean
itinerary featuring stops in Belize City, Belize, and Santo Tomas de
Castilla, Guatemala, as well as Cozumel, Mexico and Key West, Florida.
The ship also offers an alternate itinerary to Costa Maya, Mexico;
George Town, Grand Cayman; and, Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The 20 Tampa
departures operate from January through April 2006, and again from
October through December 2006.

10- and 13-day Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a must-see on many world traveler lists and
Holland America Line's history in exploring this engineering marvel is
without peer among premium cruise lines. The ms Zaandam and ms
Amsterdam travel round trip from Ft. Lauderdale showcasing the canal
on 16 Southern Caribbean itineraries, entering at Cristóbal and
cruising to Gatun Lake with a stop in Colón, Panama, before sailing to
Puerto Limón, Costa Rica.

Special Cruises Feature 5-day Getaway and Tropical Holidays
On January 3, 2006, the Westerdam sets sail from Ft. Lauderdale on a
5-day itinerary with visits to Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas; and,
Key West, Fla. Holiday sailings at the end of the year offer up
Christmas in the Caribbean, Hanukkah at sea, or New Year's Eve in
Mexico. Departing from its four Caribbean homeports - Ft. Lauderdale,
Tampa, Norfolk and New York, travelers can choose 14 holiday
itineraries of 7, 10, 11, or 14 days.

Caribbean cruise fares begin at $699 per person, double occupancy, for
a 7-day cruise, and $599 per person, double occupancy for the 5-day
cruise.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc
(NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
With the introduction of the 1,848-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006,
Holland America Line's fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500
cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to
108 days long and visit all seven continents, including new
Australia/New Zealand and Asia sailings, a world cruise and popular
sailings to several ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico and Europe.
The ms Noordam also will offer Caribbean sailings in the winter from
new homeport New York City.

Holland America Line's $225 million, fleetwide Signature of Excellence
enhancements feature new programs and amenities including the Culinary
Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine - a state-of-the-art
onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and
culinary experts will provide cooking demonstrations and classes -
Explorations Café powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity
areas and all new cabin amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and
plush-top Mariner's Dream beds. 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.

The new cruises sound great,love to sail 10 days or much longer given
the chance. surfer e2468

On 08/15/2005 4:25 PM Surfer E2468 while holding "court", exclaimed:

The new cruises sound great,love to sail 10 days or much longer given
the chance. surfer e2468



I thought it was great that we were given the option to do back to back
Caribbean cruises when we sailed on the Veendam out of Tampa. The
second cruise cost only $200.00 pp dbl making a total of 14 days. It's
nice when HAL does stuff like this. :-)

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