Holland America Line’s 2008 Europe Collectors’ Voyages Offer Best Value for Money

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April 17, 2008

SEATTLE April 17 PRNewswire - With the US dollar continuing to weaken abroad Holland America Line has developed a series of 27 Europe Collectors Voyages in 2008 that caters to those guests who want to take an extended vacation while getting the most out of their money The cruises combine intriguing ports with non-repeating itineraries and offer special pricing making them all the more enticing to those who want a unique adventure without breaking the bankWhile the appeal of a longer voyage attracts many guests to book a Collectors Voyage the itinerary is the ultimate hook for most travelers Holland America Line recently won Best Cruise Line in Europe in Travel Weeklys 2007 Readers Choice Awards solidifying their spot at the top of the cruise industryEurope continues to grow in popularity as a vacation destination as more travelers realize the unparalleled value of a European cruise paid for in American dollars said Richard D Meadows CTC executive vice president marketing sales and guest programs for Holland America Line We pride ourselves on offering the most diverse and unique cruises in the industry and the Travel Weekly award reaffirms our position as the leader in Europe cruising and longer voyagesMore time sights with Collectors VoyagesGuests wishing to capitalize on the Collectors Voyage can take advantage of 27 departure dates on 10 different itineraries aboard ms Eurodam ms Noordam ms Zuiderdam and ms Prinsendam These special sailings range from 20 to 30 days and enable guests to visit as many as 16 ports on a 30-day voyage The extended cruises also allow for convenient one-time unpacking leaving guests free to enjoy the sights of a new port each day without the hassle or expense of relocating to a new hotel and catching a motorcoach train or flightUnique perspectives on Europe ItinerariesNoordam sails to Europe arriving on April 22 for the first of 11 departures on the 20-day Collectors Voyages Mediterranean Adventure or Mediterranean Mosaic Both combine the 10-day Roman Empire and Mediterranean Enchantment cruises that cover the eastern and western Mediterranean and visit an impressive nine countries including Croatia Greece Tunisia and ItalyZuiderdam spends its first season in Europe with a series of three new 12-day Mediterranean itineraries beginning April 26 that combine into two 24-day Collectors Voyages Classical Worlds and Magic of the Mediterranean Departing from Venice Italy or Barcelona Spain each of the nine available sailings features at least two overnight stays one in Venice and another in either Istanbul or Barcelona depending on the itineraryGuests looking for a different take on Europe may wish to board Prinsendam for three Collectors Voyages including the longest of the season - the 30-day Ultimate Northern Europe cruise June 17 from Amsterdam to London that takes the ship to 13 countries throughout Scandinavia and Great Britain Gironde Estuary and Kiel Canal is a 25-day journey departing May 23 from Lisbon to Amsterdam and features the best of the Baltic Spain and FranceEurodam the newest ship in the Holland America fleet officially kicks off its inaugural Europe season July 5 with four Collectors Voyages Dazzling Debut and Signature Sojourn offer three departures on a 20-day odyssey round-trip from Copenhagen Denmark During the cruise guests discover the stunning natural landscapes of northern Europe as well as cover port favorites from Invergordon Scotland to St Petersburg Russia Viking Worlds is a 25-day adventure from Copenhagen to New York and follows a northern route from Norway to Iceland and on to Canada before hitting the StatesMaiden ports explored on Collectors VoyagesA highlight of the Collectors Voyages is the opportunity to be aboard for the first visit to a new port of call Nine maiden ports of call are offered by the premium line during the 2008 Europe cruise season Over half of the 2008 Collectors Voyages will visit one or more of seven of those maiden ports including first season visits to Lulea Hudiksvall and Kariskrona in Sweden Aalborg Denmark Split Croatia Newcastle upon Tyne and Barrrow in Furness in EnglandCruise fares for the 2008 Europe Collectors Voyages start at 2199 per person double occupancyFor a 2008 Europe cruise brochure that includes the Collectors Voyages or for more information consult a professional travel agent call 1-877-724-5425 or visit About Holland America Line a division of Carnival Corporation and plc Holland America Lines fleet of 13 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to 314 ports of call in 97 countries territories or dependencies Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents including Antarctica South America AustraliaNew Zealand and Asia voyages a Grand World Voyage and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean Alaska Mexico CanadaNew England Europe and Panama Canal A 14th ship ms Eurodam will launch in July 2008Worlds Leading Cruise LinesThe highest-rated premium cruise line in the world Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive Worlds Leading Cruise Lines alliance which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines Princess Cruises Cunard Line Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa 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 Worlds Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the worlds most desirable destinations CollectorsVoyags08 CONTACT John Primeau Rose Abello PHONE 800-637-5029 206-262-5870 FAX 206-262-5934 EMAIL Holland America Line

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