REG-Carnival PLC: Four Ships to Leave Holland America Line Fleet in 2020

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16/07/2020 07:05

Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam to Leave the Holland America Line
Fleet in 2020

Ten ships with an 11th on the way in 2021 to comprise the premium line's fleet

SEATTLE, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line announced that
Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam will be leaving the fleet and
transferring to undisclosed buyers. The ships have been sold in pairs, with
the S-Class Maasdam and Veendam transferring to one company in August 2020,
while the R-Class Amsterdam and Rotterdam will move to another company in fall
2020.

Holland America Line will cancel cruises for the four ships' deployments, with
some select itineraries being assumed by other ships in the fleet. The 2021
Grand World Voyage aboard Amsterdam will be postponed until 2022 and will now
sail aboard Zaandam.  The Grand Africa Voyage departing Oct. 10, 2021, aboard
Rotterdam will also sail aboard Zaandam on the same dates.

"It's always difficult to see any ship leave the fleet, especially those that
have a long and storied history with our company," said Stein Kruse, chief
executive officer of Holland America Group and Carnival UK. "However, Holland
America Line has a bright future ahead that includes recent Pinnacle-Class
additions, with a third sister ship next year that will continue to maintain
our overall capacity in the marketplace."

"I recognize and appreciate the deep affection our guests have
toward our company and the ships in our fleet," said Gus
Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "While streamlined, our diverse
fleet continues to offer exceptional options for cruisers looking for a
mid-sized ship experience to destinations all around the world. I look
forward to carrying on those beloved shipboard offerings while cultivating
new ideas to bring to our guests." 

Maasdam joined the fleet in 1993 as the second of four S-Class ships. Carrying
1,258 guests, it is the fourth Holland America Line ship to bear the Maasdam
name. Most recently, the 55,575-ton ship sailed longer South Pacific and
Alaska voyages. Veendam, the final S-Class ship, was delivered in 1996. The
fourth Holland America Line ship to bear the name Veendam, the 57,092-ton
vessel carries 1,350 guests.

The first ship in the R Class, 61,849-ton Rotterdam was introduced in 1997.
Carrying 1,404 guests, it is the sixth Holland America Line ship to be named
Rotterdam. Amsterdam joined the fleet in 2000 as the final of four R-Class
ships. Carrying 1,380 guests, it is the third Holland America Line ship to be
named Amsterdam. Most recently, the 62,735-ton ship operated the line's Grand
World Voyage.

Guests with bookings on future sailings of these ships will be notified that
these cruises will be cancelled or changed. Along with their travel advisors,
guests will receive information if the cruise will operate with a different
ship or information and special offers on how to book another Holland America
Line cruise when operations resume. Guests who prefer a refund will be
accommodated.

Cancelled cruises will include scheduled Canada/New England and Grand Voyages
on Amsterdam; Mexico, South Pacific, Australia and Asia itineraries on
Maasdam; Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, South America and Hawaii sailings on
Rotterdam; and Caribbean and Europe itineraries on Veendam.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor,
call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com
(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2859111-1&h=3208513290&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollandamerica.com%2F&a=hollandamerica.com).

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CONTACT: Erik Elvejord
PHONE: 800-637-5029, 206-626-9890
EMAIL: pr@hollandamerica.com



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