New Port for Outdoor Adventure!

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new port for outdoor adventure added to 2006 Canada/new england
cruises by holland America Line

Saguenay, Quebec, Features Kayaking, Tree-Top Adventures, Whale
Watching and More

Seattle, July 28, 2005 – In 2006 Holland America Line will debut a
fresh itinerary that calls at the new port of Saguenay, Quebec; offer
more Eastern Canada/New England cruises; and add a second ship to the
fall foliage cruise season. The ms Amsterdam joins the ms Maasdam to
feature four 10-day cruises that highlight this new port in the
spectacular Saguenay Fjord. Together, the two ships will sail a total
of 22 cruises from April 28 to October 7, 2006.

The Maasdam will again sail mainly cruises between Boston and
Montreal, plus offer a spring Ft. Lauderdale-Montreal sailing and a
fall Montreal-Norfolk cruise. Flagship Amsterdam will sail between
New York and Montreal.

“The Canada/New England cruising region is really an up and comer for
our industry, especially among families seeking summer cruises,” said
Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president, marketing and sales.
“The region is perennially famous for its fall color, but the cruise
guest base has grown because of the area’s historic seaports,
international cities, stunning scenery and sea life make spring and
summer attractive for family vacations.

“We’re especially excited to add the new port of Saguenay in 2006.
Saguenay is surrounded by three national parks, including a marine
preserve, so the opportunities for wildlife and marine viewing,
kayaking, fishing and flightseeing are exceptional. We’re currently
developing shore excursions around these activities, plus cultural,
culinary and tree-top canopy tours.”

Meadows also noted that Canada/New England cruises are port-intensive
and include a full day in Quebec City, consistently rated the most
popular port on the itinerary. Holland America Line’s Medallion Shore
Excursions let guests enjoy a wide range of experiences from elegant
tea at Quebec City’s famed Chateau Frontenac to biking in Acadia
National Park.

Holland America Line begins its 2006 Canada/New England season with
the Maasdam’s 15-day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Montreal departing
Apr. 28. The ship calls at Charleston, South Carolina; Norfolk,
Virginia; New York City; New London, Conn.; Newport, Rhode Island; Bar
Harbor, Maine; Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; and Quebec City, the
“heart of French Canada.” Cruise fares start at US$1,799 [CAN $2,219]
per person, double occupancy.

The Maasdam then sails a series of seven-day cruises between Montreal
and Boston from May 13 to Sept. 30. The ship cruises the Saguenay
Fjord and calls at Quebec City; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
(Anne of Green Gables tour option); Halifax and Sydney (Cabot Trail
and 18th century French fortress of Louisbourg tour options); and Bar
Harbor (Acadia National Park tour option). Cruise fares start at
US$999 [CAN $1,239] per person, double occupancy.

Seven-day cruises are ideal for multi-generational family travel, and
Holland America Line now offers a Friends and Family Program that
provides extra amenities to families who cruise together. The program
rewards families booking five or more staterooms with special group
pricing, cabin upgrades, beverage and dinner packages, and a family
photo per stateroom.

In 2006, the Amsterdam offers four 10-day cruises between New York and
Montreal departing Sept. 7 to Oct. 7 for prime fall color viewing.
These leisurely sailings call at Newport, Rhode Island; Gloucester,
Mass.; Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Saguenay and
Quebec City. They also include scenic cruising of the St. Lawrence
River and Saguenay Fjord. Cruise fares start at US$1,699 [CAN $2,099]
per person, double occupancy.

The Maasdam also sails a Canada/New England cruise on Oct. 7,
concluding the season with a relaxing 10-day sailing from Montreal. It
calls at all the same ports as the seven-day cruises and continues on
to Norfolk. Cruise fares start at US$1,699 [CAN $2,099] per person.


About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc
(NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
With the introduction of the 1848-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. The award-winning premium
cruise line excels at providing gracious and attentive service. It's
renowned "Tradition of Excellence" includes Signature of Excellence, a
$225 million initiative targeting product and service enhancements in
stateroom accommodations, dining, service, enrichment programs and
activities, and worldwide itineraries. Six ships are completed with
the rest to be finished by the end of 2006. For more information,
consult a travel agent.

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