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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
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Holland America Line's New ms Noordam Makes Her European Debut With a
Full Season of 10-Day Cruises Featuring the Mediterranean

SEATTLE, March 3
With Europe, an ever popular cruise destination, Holland America Line
is adding a fifth ship, the new ms Noordam, to sail the Mediterranean
throughout the summer. The Noordam makes her European debut starting
with a 16-day Atlantic crossing from New York to Rome followed by a
full summer of 10-day cruises exploring the romantic and beautiful
Mediterranean round trip from Rome (Civitavecchia) from May through
September.

The Noordam offers two itineraries for guests to choose from: the
Mediterranean Enchantment, which features the Western Mediterranean,
and the Roman Empire, which showcases the Eastern Mediterranean and
Greek Isles. Each 10-day cruise may be combined back-to-back for a
20-day complete Mediterranean adventure.

Mediterranean Enchantment Sails Western Mediterranean

The works of Gaudi, Picasso and Michelangelo, ancient cities and lost
civilizations, bustling markets of Italian leather and north African
treasures -- these are just a few of the highlights of a 10-day cruise
featuring the Western Mediterranean aboard the Noordam. The itinerary
includes visits to the tiny principality of Monte Carlo, Monaco;
Livorno, Italy for excursions to Florence and Pisa; Gaudi and
Picasso's mesmerizing Barcelona, Spain; the island of Palma de
Mallorca, Spain; La Goulette, Tunisia; Sicily's intriguing Palermo;
and Naples, Italy with optional excursions to Capri, Pompeii or
Sorrento. Cruises depart May 1 and 21, June 10 and 30, July 20, August
9 and 29 and September 18, 2006.

Roman Empire Sails Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Isles

Medieval art and architecture, magnificent ruins of ancient temples
and baths, dazzling white houses clinging to 1,000 foot-high cliffs --
these are a few of the highlights of a 10-day cruise featuring the
Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Isles aboard the Noordam. The
itinerary includes visits to enchanting Dubrovnik, Croatia; the
idyllic islands of Corfu, Katakolon and Santorini, Greece; the ancient
wonders of Kusadasi, Turkey; Valletta, Malta; and sailing the Strait
of Messina off Italy's southern tip. Cruises depart May 11 and 31,
June 20, July 10 and 30, August 19 and September 8, 2006.

10-day Mediterranean cruises are priced from $1,749 and depart between
May 1 and September 18, 2006. Combination 20-day Eastern and Western
Mediterranean cruises start at $2,999.

16-day Transatlantic Big Band Cruises

Departing April 15 and September 28, 2006, the Noordam's 16-day
transatlantic cruises feature the sounds of Glenn Miller, Tommy
Dorsey, Count Basie and Benny Goodman, to name a few. On April 15,
2006, Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians with Al Pierson will share their
distinctive style with over 500 hit songs to their credit including
"Auld Lang Syne." On September 28, 2006, the Nick Ross Orchestra will
perform each night of the cruise with a line-up of classic Big Band
sounds of the 1940s. The Noordam's 16-day transatlantic cruises start
at just $1,999.

Food and Wine Experts Headline the Noordam's Culinary Arts Center

Holland America Line welcomes acclaimed culinary experts Gerald Dawes
and Charles Dale aboard the Noordam this summer to headline the
Noordam's Culinary Arts Center, a state-of-the-art "show kitchen at
sea." Gerald Dawes will share his expertise on Spanish food, wine and
culture aboard the Noordam's July 20, 2006 Mediterranean cruise and
Charles Dale, culinary visionary and founder of Aspen's Range and
Rustique, will entertain and enlighten with his expertise on rustic
yet modern cuisine aboard the Noordam's September 18, 2006
Mediterranean sailing.

For a 2006 Europe cruise brochure or for more information, consult a
professional travel agent.

With the introduction of the 1,918-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 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, followed by a full summer season sailing the
Mediterranean round trip from Rome.

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 Cafe 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.
 




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