HAL Expands TV Programming!

Hi Everyone,

I received this information 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 Expands Entertainment Features With Extended TV
Programming

Premium Cruise Line Now Offers Most Extensive Television and Movie
Service Available at Sea

SEATTLE, Sept. 20
Holland America Line announced today that it is expanding its
television and entertainment options to include additional channels
and even more movie choices for its guests. This programming expansion
will cover Holland America's entire fleet of five-star ships and is
part of the company's $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative.

Signature of Excellence is a series of groundbreaking investments
occurring throughout Holland America's fleet that are enhancing the
company's position as the premium cruise leader.

"We recognize that each guest who steps aboard a Holland America Line
ship is unique," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president,
marketing and sales. "This goes right down to the kind of television
programming and movies they like to watch. Our goal is to accommodate
our guests in every way possible; one way to do this is to provide
them with more viewing and entertainment options than ever before."

Holland America Line's extended service debuts this month, and
includes a new documentary channel with programming that varies based
on the ship's itinerary. For example, passengers embarking on a trip
to Alaska can see the documentary, "Alaska's Natural Wonders," which
will provide them with a spectacular look at the 49th state's majestic
beauty -- all from the comfort and luxury of their stateroom.

In addition, ESPN will now be available in all staterooms, as will two
new channels: one featuring Discovery Channel programs and another
featuring recent and classic TV shows. Guests will also be able to
view cooking demonstrations that take place in the ships' Culinary
Arts Center from the privacy of their own cabin. These new programming
options complement Holland America Line's existing in-stateroom
offerings, including CNN, Boomerang, TNT and CNNfn.

"Our entertainment options always provide guests with an opportunity
to have fun and learn about some of the intriguing destinations we
visit," said Bill Prince, Holland America's director of entertainment.
"We have long set the industry standard for providing exciting
entertainment with a purpose and the additional television and movie
offerings are simply an extension of that commitment."

With the enhanced programming options, Holland America Line will offer
passengers more movie choices than ever before, with nine different
movies every day on rotation on three different movie channels. Each
channel will provide a different focus including comedy, drama and
classic movies.

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

In 2005, Holland America Line's 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.

All sounds good

SUNNY.......I hope to take advantage of this new programming soon

S'nd I
XXX

All sounds good

SUNNY.......I hope to take advantage of this new programming soon

S'nd I
XXX

You have paid thousands on dollars to be on a magnificent ship with the sea
stretching to the horizon all around and overhead the night sky, free from
the pollution on land, filled with a bazillion stars and HAL is encouraging
you to stay in your room and watch TV. Help me understand this...

"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...
Hi Everyone,

I received this information 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 Expands Entertainment Features With Extended TV
Programming

Premium Cruise Line Now Offers Most Extensive Television and Movie
Service Available at Sea

SEATTLE, Sept. 20
Holland America Line announced today that it is expanding its
television and entertainment options to include additional channels
and even more movie choices for its guests. This programming expansion
will cover Holland America's entire fleet of five-star ships and is
part of the company's $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative.

Signature of Excellence is a series of groundbreaking investments
occurring throughout Holland America's fleet that are enhancing the
company's position as the premium cruise leader.

"We recognize that each guest who steps aboard a Holland America Line
ship is unique," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president,
marketing and sales. "This goes right down to the kind of television
programming and movies they like to watch. Our goal is to accommodate
our guests in every way possible; one way to do this is to provide
them with more viewing and entertainment options than ever before."

Holland America Line's extended service debuts this month, and
includes a new documentary channel with programming that varies based
on the ship's itinerary. For example, passengers embarking on a trip
to Alaska can see the documentary, "Alaska's Natural Wonders," which
will provide them with a spectacular look at the 49th state's majestic
beauty -- all from the comfort and luxury of their stateroom.

In addition, ESPN will now be available in all staterooms, as will two
new channels: one featuring Discovery Channel programs and another
featuring recent and classic TV shows. Guests will also be able to
view cooking demonstrations that take place in the ships' Culinary
Arts Center from the privacy of their own cabin. These new programming
options complement Holland America Line's existing in-stateroom
offerings, including CNN, Boomerang, TNT and CNNfn.

"Our entertainment options always provide guests with an opportunity
to have fun and learn about some of the intriguing destinations we
visit," said Bill Prince, Holland America's director of entertainment.
"We have long set the industry standard for providing exciting
entertainment with a purpose and the additional television and movie
offerings are simply an extension of that commitment."

With the enhanced programming options, Holland America Line will offer
passengers more movie choices than ever before, with nine different
movies every day on rotation on three different movie channels. Each
channel will provide a different focus including comedy, drama and
classic movies.

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

In 2005, Holland America Line's 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.

You have paid thousands on dollars to be on a magnificent ship with the sea
stretching to the horizon all around and overhead the night sky, free from
the pollution on land, filled with a bazillion stars and HAL is encouraging
you to stay in your room and watch TV. Help me understand this...

"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...
Hi Everyone,

I received this information 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 Expands Entertainment Features With Extended TV
Programming

Premium Cruise Line Now Offers Most Extensive Television and Movie
Service Available at Sea

SEATTLE, Sept. 20
Holland America Line announced today that it is expanding its
television and entertainment options to include additional channels
and even more movie choices for its guests. This programming expansion
will cover Holland America's entire fleet of five-star ships and is
part of the company's $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative.

Signature of Excellence is a series of groundbreaking investments
occurring throughout Holland America's fleet that are enhancing the
company's position as the premium cruise leader.

"We recognize that each guest who steps aboard a Holland America Line
ship is unique," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president,
marketing and sales. "This goes right down to the kind of television
programming and movies they like to watch. Our goal is to accommodate
our guests in every way possible; one way to do this is to provide
them with more viewing and entertainment options than ever before."

Holland America Line's extended service debuts this month, and
includes a new documentary channel with programming that varies based
on the ship's itinerary. For example, passengers embarking on a trip
to Alaska can see the documentary, "Alaska's Natural Wonders," which
will provide them with a spectacular look at the 49th state's majestic
beauty -- all from the comfort and luxury of their stateroom.

In addition, ESPN will now be available in all staterooms, as will two
new channels: one featuring Discovery Channel programs and another
featuring recent and classic TV shows. Guests will also be able to
view cooking demonstrations that take place in the ships' Culinary
Arts Center from the privacy of their own cabin. These new programming
options complement Holland America Line's existing in-stateroom
offerings, including CNN, Boomerang, TNT and CNNfn.

"Our entertainment options always provide guests with an opportunity
to have fun and learn about some of the intriguing destinations we
visit," said Bill Prince, Holland America's director of entertainment.
"We have long set the industry standard for providing exciting
entertainment with a purpose and the additional television and movie
offerings are simply an extension of that commitment."

With the enhanced programming options, Holland America Line will offer
passengers more movie choices than ever before, with nine different
movies every day on rotation on three different movie channels. Each
channel will provide a different focus including comedy, drama and
classic movies.

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

In 2005, Holland America Line's 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.

Dear Jim,

There are some amongst us to whom the outside world doesn't cease to exist
when we set foot on board.

While the last time I can honestly remember deliberately stopping to watch
TV was in Alaska in 1995 on the night when Cal Ripkin broke Lou Gehrig's
consecutive game streak, I know that the TV is always on in our cabin. We
watch CNN and ESPN, and we are happy to see that HAL has added CNNfn since
out last cruise a year ago.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ


"Jim Giblin" wrote in message
news:9LK3d.2839$Ec4.141@trndny04...
You have paid thousands on dollars to be on a magnificent ship with the
sea
stretching to the horizon all around and overhead the night sky, free from
the pollution on land, filled with a bazillion stars and HAL is
encouraging
you to stay in your room and watch TV. Help me understand this...

"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...
Hi Everyone,

I received this information 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 Expands Entertainment Features With Extended TV
Programming

Premium Cruise Line Now Offers Most Extensive Television and Movie
Service Available at Sea

SEATTLE, Sept. 20
Holland America Line announced today that it is expanding its
television and entertainment options to include additional channels
and even more movie choices for its guests. This programming expansion
will cover Holland America's entire fleet of five-star ships and is
part of the company's $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative.

Signature of Excellence is a series of groundbreaking investments
occurring throughout Holland America's fleet that are enhancing the
company's position as the premium cruise leader.

"We recognize that each guest who steps aboard a Holland America Line
ship is unique," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president,
marketing and sales. "This goes right down to the kind of television
programming and movies they like to watch. Our goal is to accommodate
our guests in every way possible; one way to do this is to provide
them with more viewing and entertainment options than ever before."

Holland America Line's extended service debuts this month, and
includes a new documentary channel with programming that varies based
on the ship's itinerary. For example, passengers embarking on a trip
to Alaska can see the documentary, "Alaska's Natural Wonders," which
will provide them with a spectacular look at the 49th state's majestic
beauty -- all from the comfort and luxury of their stateroom.

In addition, ESPN will now be available in all staterooms, as will two
new channels: one featuring Discovery Channel programs and another
featuring recent and classic TV shows. Guests will also be able to
view cooking demonstrations that take place in the ships' Culinary
Arts Center from the privacy of their own cabin. These new programming
options complement Holland America Line's existing in-stateroom
offerings, including CNN, Boomerang, TNT and CNNfn.

"Our entertainment options always provide guests with an opportunity
to have fun and learn about some of the intriguing destinations we
visit," said Bill Prince, Holland America's director of entertainment.
"We have long set the industry standard for providing exciting
entertainment with a purpose and the additional television and movie
offerings are simply an extension of that commitment."

With the enhanced programming options, Holland America Line will offer
passengers more movie choices than ever before, with nine different
movies every day on rotation on three different movie channels. Each
channel will provide a different focus including comedy, drama and
classic movies.

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

In 2005, Holland America Line's 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.

Dear Jim,

There are some amongst us to whom the outside world doesn't cease to exist
when we set foot on board.

While the last time I can honestly remember deliberately stopping to watch
TV was in Alaska in 1995 on the night when Cal Ripkin broke Lou Gehrig's
consecutive game streak, I know that the TV is always on in our cabin. We
watch CNN and ESPN, and we are happy to see that HAL has added CNNfn since
out last cruise a year ago.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ


"Jim Giblin" wrote in message
news:9LK3d.2839$Ec4.141@trndny04...
You have paid thousands on dollars to be on a magnificent ship with the
sea
stretching to the horizon all around and overhead the night sky, free from
the pollution on land, filled with a bazillion stars and HAL is
encouraging
you to stay in your room and watch TV. Help me understand this...

"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...
Hi Everyone,

I received this information 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 Expands Entertainment Features With Extended TV
Programming

Premium Cruise Line Now Offers Most Extensive Television and Movie
Service Available at Sea

SEATTLE, Sept. 20
Holland America Line announced today that it is expanding its
television and entertainment options to include additional channels
and even more movie choices for its guests. This programming expansion
will cover Holland America's entire fleet of five-star ships and is
part of the company's $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative.

Signature of Excellence is a series of groundbreaking investments
occurring throughout Holland America's fleet that are enhancing the
company's position as the premium cruise leader.

"We recognize that each guest who steps aboard a Holland America Line
ship is unique," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president,
marketing and sales. "This goes right down to the kind of television
programming and movies they like to watch. Our goal is to accommodate
our guests in every way possible; one way to do this is to provide
them with more viewing and entertainment options than ever before."

Holland America Line's extended service debuts this month, and
includes a new documentary channel with programming that varies based
on the ship's itinerary. For example, passengers embarking on a trip
to Alaska can see the documentary, "Alaska's Natural Wonders," which
will provide them with a spectacular look at the 49th state's majestic
beauty -- all from the comfort and luxury of their stateroom.

In addition, ESPN will now be available in all staterooms, as will two
new channels: one featuring Discovery Channel programs and another
featuring recent and classic TV shows. Guests will also be able to
view cooking demonstrations that take place in the ships' Culinary
Arts Center from the privacy of their own cabin. These new programming
options complement Holland America Line's existing in-stateroom
offerings, including CNN, Boomerang, TNT and CNNfn.

"Our entertainment options always provide guests with an opportunity
to have fun and learn about some of the intriguing destinations we
visit," said Bill Prince, Holland America's director of entertainment.
"We have long set the industry standard for providing exciting
entertainment with a purpose and the additional television and movie
offerings are simply an extension of that commitment."

With the enhanced programming options, Holland America Line will offer
passengers more movie choices than ever before, with nine different
movies every day on rotation on three different movie channels. Each
channel will provide a different focus including comedy, drama and
classic movies.

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

In 2005, Holland America Line's 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.

"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...

With the enhanced programming options, Holland America Line will offer
passengers more movie choices than ever before, with nine different
movies every day on rotation on three different movie channels. Each
channel will provide a different focus including comedy, drama and
classic movies.

Ray,

With all these movies available in the cabin, I hope they don't discontinue
showing the fairly recent movies in the theater with popcorn!

--Jean

"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...

With the enhanced programming options, Holland America Line will offer
passengers more movie choices than ever before, with nine different
movies every day on rotation on three different movie channels. Each
channel will provide a different focus including comedy, drama and
classic movies.

Ray,

With all these movies available in the cabin, I hope they don't discontinue
showing the fairly recent movies in the theater with popcorn!

--Jean

I usually watch a movie or two in the room. ...But when it comes to the
news channel, I noticed (on the Mexican cruises) when we pass Cabo, HAL
switches from the local CNN broadcast to its European(?) affiliate--
Don't like it... I miss the regular newscasters, plus this international
station never give any local weather reports. ...Also, the ship seems
to pass through a lot of dead areas for "steady" satellite pick-up.

I think they already have ESPN on the cruise ships, but just show it in
the casino bar. ...They do have a few crappy channels.. Especially the
in-house ones: life boat drill/ art auctions/ going ashore info. etc.
(which play over and over again). ...Never watch them, but I do like the
channel that tracks the ship's position. Personally, I'd like to see a
few more movie channels, but ones that play the old classics. ...Jon