Interest in exploring Alaska
helps fuel strong weekend cruise sales, outpacing 2019
SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- In a strong sign that cruising is back, Holland
America Line's Black Friday booking volumes hit a record high for
the shopping holiday in the United
States, with volume for the day close to 20% higher than in
2019 and more than 10% higher for the period from Black Friday
through Cyber Monday.
Holland America
Line's cruise booking volumes hit a record high in U.S. for
the Black Friday shopping holiday.
The trend was especially noticeable in Alaska bookings, where Holland America Line
offers an exclusive Alaska Up Close experience. Black Friday
U.S. bookings for Alaska were up
more than 60% compared to 2019 and up more than 25% for the Black
Friday through Cyber Monday timeframe.
"Our guests went on a shopping spree this weekend, and it wasn't
at the mall," said Gus Antorcha,
president, Holland America Line. "We are very pleased to see
pent-up demand for cruising play out in such a significant way,
especially in Alaska where we are
the pioneers of cruise travel and the only cruise line with owned
land operations in Denali and Yukon.
"The strong bookings are an encouraging sign for our brand and
the continued strength of cruising," Antorcha added. "Guests come
to Holland America Line for our unmatched service and culinary
offerings and our unique longer voyages. It is our goal to further
leverage those differentiators as we build our brand."
Holland America Line's Black
Friday incentives run through December
1. Starting December 2, guests
can receive a 10% bonus through a special gift card offer just in
time for holiday gifting.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editors Note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/wu25vbry.
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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.
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