Nearly 50 cruises revisit historic ports and
feature special onboard experiences
SEATTLE, Nov. 17,
2022 /CNW/ -- With celebrations for its 150th
Anniversary year underway, Holland America Line is introducing
Heritage Cruises that authentically focus on ports rich in the
brand's history and feature unique onboard and shoreside
experiences. From a marquee city like Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that shares an
intwined connection to the company's beginnings to meaningful ports
like Skagway and Juneau that introduced the world to
Alaska cruising, guests will
become fully immersed in Holland
America Line's Dutch seafaring heritage.
"We have a deep connection to ports around
the world..."
Over the next year, 48 "Heritage Cruises" will be rolled out
with special itineraries in Alaska, the Caribbean, Northern
Europe, Mediterranean, Australia/New
Zealand, Hawaii,
South America and Mexico. Guests who want to explore dedicated
Heritage Cruises can click a link on Holland America Line's
homepage that will display the departures.
"As a beloved company that's been around for 150 years, these
special Heritage Cruises allow us to continue celebrating Holland
America Line with our guests in a meaningful way," said
Gus Antorcha, president of Holland
America Line. "We have a deep connection to ports around the world,
and we're excited to show how each highlighted destination has
shaped our brand."
With a history that spans centuries and continents, Holland
America Line's cruises have called at hundreds of ports around the
world. The Heritage Cruises shine a spotlight on 56 ports of call
and delve into the region-specific stories that connect these
locales to the cruise line.
Shipboard display screens will showcase the ports' historical
moments, photos and fun facts, while other touches like
region-specific drinks and menu items bring the destinations to
life on board.
Heritage Cruises Port Spotlights:
- Alaska: Sitka, Skagway, Tracy
Arm, Juneau, Icy Strait,
Ketchikan, Prince Rupert.
- Northern Europe: Copenhagen, Eidfjord, Ålesund, Geiranger,
Bergen, Oslo, Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
- Mediterranean: Trieste, Naples, Rome,
Florence, Dubrovnik, Sarande, Katakolon, Nice, Le Havre, Barcelona, Cartagena and Lisbon.
- Caribbean: Half Moon Cay,
St. Thomas, Curaçao, San Juan, Oranjestad, Philipsburg and Colon.
- Hawaii: Hilo, Honolulu, Kona and Maui.
- Mexico: Ensenada, Mazatlan, Puerto
Vallarta and Cabo San
Lucas.
- West Coast: San Diego.
- South America: Lima, Pisco, La Serena, Santiago, Punta
Arenas, Puerto Montt.
- Australia/New Zealand: Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington, Auckland, Hobart and Port Chalmers.
- Panama Canal.
Exclusive Heritage Cruises Experiences
- Dinner menus in the Dining Room showcase Holland America Line's
history with regional-based Heritage Dishes.
- A Throwback Happy Hour rolls back time and features select
drinks priced as low as 75
cents.
- A special Dutch High Tea offers sweets like Oliebollen,
Specoolus, mini bossche bollen, Gugelhupf and Tompouce, along with
tea sandwiches including smoked salmon on curry bread and chicken
sate in peanut sauce on spiced bread.
- Special port fact sheets to showcase fun, historic and unique
facts about the Heritage Ports.
- Classic cruise activities and sporting games like Sjoelen turn
back the clock, along with anniversary-themed trivia.
150th Anniversary Celebrations on All Cruises
- A Captain's Gala Menu one evening in the Dining Room is a
collection of classic dishes, with every option coming from a
previous Holland America Line menu.
- New exclusive Holland America Line "De Lijn" gin follows a
western-style flavor profile, capturing the essence of rose and
orange, alongside a tinge of lemon verbena and raspberry. De Lijn
is featured in three new anniversary cocktails: Dutch 150, 150th
Martini and 150th Gin and Tonic.
- HAL Pils, a limited-edition 150th Anniversary Pilsner made in
partnership with Pikes Brewing from Seattle, in a commemorative can.
- "Origin Story" is a visual telling of the company's history
from founding through present day. The presentation is offered in
the World Stage with LED screens that envelop the audience in an
emotional journey.
- Mariner Society members receive a 150th Anniversary Royal
Goedewaagen tile.
- Limited-edition, specially designed 150th Anniversary retail
items in the shops.
April 2023 150th Anniversary
Crossing
Travelers looking for a commemorative celebration can book the
150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing departing
April 6, 2023, from New York, ending at Rotterdam April
18, the cruise line's 150th birthday.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also
access all social media outlets via the home page
at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line has been exploring the
world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries,
extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations.
Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its fleet visits
nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared
the thrill of Alaska for 75 years
— longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse
range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination
immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills
each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive
selections from a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
CONTACT:
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Bill Zucker, Erik
Elvejord
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029,
206-626-9890
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EMAIL:
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pr@hollandamerica.com
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