<p><span class="xn-location">SEATTLE</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Aug. 18</span> /PRNewswire/ -- In fall 2011 and early 2012, Holland America Line again  will offer grand voyages that touch all seven continents. The <em>ms <span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span></em> and <em>ms</em> <em>Prinsendam</em> each sail two itineraries designed to discover and explore remarkable  destinations &mdash; from famous landmarks to smaller, lesser-known ports.</p>
<p><em><span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span></em> sails a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage in fall 2011 and then returns to world cruising in <span class="xn-chron">January 2012</span> with a 112-day Grand World Voyage that visits the South Pacific, <span class="xn-location">New Zealand</span>, <span class="xn-location">Australia</span> and the Mediterranean. Following its 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage in January, <em>Prinsendam</em> will depart in March to the Mediterranean and the Holy Lands for a 62-day Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea Voyage.</p>
<p>"Based  on extensive research on our previous grand voyages and a survey of  past guests, we created itineraries that feature the most coveted sights  and experiences the world has to offer," said <span class="xn-person">Richard D. Meadows</span>,  CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for  Holland America Line. "From creative and varied menus that reflect ports  of call, to tailored activities and unique amenities, Grand Voyages  guests will experience Holland America Line at its finest."</p>
<p>Without  requiring international air travel, Holland America Line's Grand  Voyages make taking a dream vacation easy and more affordable. The  voyages feature UNESCO World Heritage Sites, first-time calls at new  destinations and extended time in port with late departures, overnights  and overland tours.</p>
<p>Grand Voyages offer an enhanced onboard cruise  experience with the opportunity to fully experience the pleasures of  life at sea. Activities are enhanced with local cultural entertainment  and special guest headliners and lecturers. Grand Voyage dining is  distinguished by a different experience every day, featuring local  ingredients and regional cuisine and wines. The premium, mid-size ships  selected for sailing Grand Voyages are large enough to offer the diverse  amenities today's discriminating travelers expect, yet small enough to  preserve an ambiance of sophistication and an extra measure of personal  space. And service levels are at their highest, with nearly one crew  member for every two guests, with top staff hand-selected from across  the Holland America Line fleet.</p>
<p><strong>Grand <span class="xn-location">Asia</span> &amp; Australia Voyage</strong></p>
<p>In fall 2011, <em><span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span></em> wraps up the year with a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage sailing from <span class="xn-location">Seattle, Wash.</span>, to <span class="xn-location">Los Angeles, Calif.</span>, departing <span class="xn-chron">Sept. 26</span>. Following calls throughout <span class="xn-location">Asia</span>, the cruise continues to western <span class="xn-location">Australia</span> and then explores the South Pacific. Overnights include <span class="xn-location">Beijing</span>, <span class="xn-location">Shanghai</span> and <span class="xn-location">Hong Kong, China</span>; <span class="xn-location">Tokyo</span> and <span class="xn-location">Kobe, Japan</span>; <span class="xn-location">Singapore</span>, and <span class="xn-location">Sydney</span> and <span class="xn-location">Perth, Australia</span>.</p>
<p><strong>Grand World Voyage</strong></p>
<p><em><span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span></em> will sail its seventh circumnavigation with a Grand World Voyage roundtrip from <span class="xn-location">Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</span>, departing <span class="xn-chron">Jan. 6</span>. The 112-day adventure first calls in the <span class="xn-location">Caribbean</span>, then moves on to <span class="xn-location">South America</span>, sailing around Cape Horn for a scenic cruise through the Chilean Fjords and then south to <span class="xn-location">Antarctica</span>. <em><span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span></em> then sails west to Tahiti, followed by calls in <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>, the Far East and Indian Ocean, before transiting the Suez Canal and sailing through the Mediterranean and back to <span class="xn-location">South Florida</span>.</p>
<p>Overnight calls include the Great Barrier Reef from <span class="xn-location">Sydney</span>, <span class="xn-location">Hong Kong</span>, <span class="xn-location">Mumbai, India</span>; <span class="xn-location">Barcelona, Spain</span>; <span class="xn-location">Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</span>; <span class="xn-location">Buenos Aires, Argentina</span>; <span class="xn-location">Singapore</span>, and Piraeus (<span class="xn-location">Athens</span>), <span class="xn-location">Greece</span>.</p>
<p>The voyage also features a maiden call at Mangalore in <span class="xn-location">Southern India</span>.  Hundreds of shore excursions, overland tours and the opportunity to  visit UNESCO World Heritage sites add color to this world cruise.</p>
<p><strong>Grand <span class="xn-location">South America</span> &amp; Antarctica Voyage</strong></p>
<p><em>Prinsendam </em>returns to <span class="xn-location">South America</span>, <span class="xn-location">Antarctica</span> and the Amazon in 2012 on a 68-day itinerary departing roundtrip from <span class="xn-location">Fort Lauderdale</span> <span class="xn-chron">Jan. 4</span>. The ship will transit the Panama Canal to <span class="xn-location">South America</span>'s Pacific coast then circumnavigate the continent.</p>
<p><em>Prinsendam</em> will spend eight days cruising the Amazon River and four days of scenic cruising in <span class="xn-location">Antarctica</span>. The itinerary also features five maiden ports of call: Bocas del Toro, <span class="xn-location">Panama</span>; Matarani, <span class="xn-location">Peru</span>; Cabedelo, <span class="xn-location">Brazil</span>, and Ancud, <span class="xn-location">Chile</span>. Overnight calls include Manaus, <span class="xn-location">Brazil</span>, in the Amazon; <span class="xn-location">Rio de Janeiro</span>; <span class="xn-location">Buenos Aires</span>, and Callao (<span class="xn-location">Lima</span>), <span class="xn-location">Peru</span>.</p>
<p>Guests  sailing on this voyage also will enjoy a scenic daylight cruise past  the Romanche, Alemania, Francia and Italia glaciers in <span class="xn-location">Chile</span>.</p>
<p><strong>Grand Mediterranean &amp; Black Sea Voyage</strong></p>
<p>Upon its return to <span class="xn-location">Fort Lauderdale</span>, <em>Prinsendam</em> embarks <span class="xn-chron">March 12</span> on a 62-day journey to the Mediterranean and Holy Lands roundtrip from <span class="xn-location">Fort Lauderdale</span>.</p>
<p>For the first time, <em>Prinsendam</em> will call at Durres, <span class="xn-location">Albania</span>'s second-largest city and one of <span class="xn-location">Europe</span>'s oldest cities, Saint Raphael in the beautiful Cote d'Azur region of <span class="xn-location">France</span>, and <span class="xn-person">Castellon de la Plana</span>, in the Costa del Azahar region of <span class="xn-location">Spain</span>.</p>
<p>Overnight calls at <span class="xn-location">Seville, Spain</span>; Kusadasi (Ephesus) and <span class="xn-location">Istanbul, Turkey</span>; Piraeus (<span class="xn-location">Athens</span>); <span class="xn-location">Venice, Italy</span>; <span class="xn-location">Barcelona</span>, and <span class="xn-location">Lisbon, Portugal</span>,  allow time for exploration of some of the world's most interesting  destinations.&nbsp;This voyage can be combined with the Grand South America  and Antarctica Voyage for a 130-day cruise.</p>
<p><strong>Reservations can now be booked for 2011 and 2012 grand voyages</strong></p>
<p>Reservations  are being taken for all of Holland America Line's 2011 and 2012 grand  voyages, and early-booking bonus amenities for full-cruise guests  include prepaid hotel service charges, shipboard credit, luggage  delivery service and a complimentary shore excursion or event for select  stateroom categories. Amenities vary by cruise, stateroom category and  booking date.</p>
<p>Rates start at <span class="xn-money">$9,499</span> for <em><span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span></em>'s 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage; <span class="xn-money">$23,799</span> for <em><span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span>'s </em>112-day Grand World Voyage; <span class="xn-money">$14,399</span> for <em>Prinsendam</em>'s 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage; and <span class="xn-money">$12,999</span> for <em>Prinsendam</em>'s  62-day Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea Voyage. Cruise fares are per  person, double occupancy. The four grand voyages are available to book  for the full cruise or in segments ranging from 18- to 112-day sailings.</p>
<p>For a 2012 grand voyages cruise brochure or for more  information, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-800-522-3399 or  visit www.hollandamerica.com.</p>
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<p><strong>About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL - News)]&nbsp; </strong></p>
<p>Holland <span class="xn-person">America Line</span>'s  fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 350 ports in more  than 100 countries, territories or dependencies.&nbsp; Two- to 110-day  itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include <span class="xn-location">Antarctica</span>, <span class="xn-location">South America</span>, <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>/<span class="xn-location">New Zealand</span> and <span class="xn-location">Asia</span> voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the <span class="xn-location">Caribbean</span>, <span class="xn-location">Bermuda</span>, <span class="xn-location">Alaska</span>, <span class="xn-location">Mexico</span>, <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>/New England, <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> and Panama Canal.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than <span class="xn-money">$525 million</span>,  that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food &amp; Wine  magazine &mdash; a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60  celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking  demonstrations and classes &mdash; Explorations Cafe powered by The <span class="xn-org">New York Times</span>,  Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all  new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top  Mariner's Dream Beds.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>World's Leading Cruise Lines</strong></p>
<p>Holland <span class="xn-person">America Line</span> is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive  alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess  Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to  please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World's Leading  Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation  experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching  cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.&nbsp; Visit us  at www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com</p>
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