Holland America Line Delivers Alaska and Yukon Seminars to Travel Agents and Consumers Across the United States

SEATTLE, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Back by popular demand and significantly expanded, three Moose Mobiles will tour the United States departing October 2005 to promote Holland America Line's 2006 Alaska Cruises and CruiseTours. Seminars and events for travel agents and consumers will be held at each stop onboard the Moose Mobile by invitation only. The seminars are interactive, educational and show off the stunning features of Alaska and the Yukon. Tours of the Moose Mobile will also be available to the public. It's a moving piece of art -- fun, unique and educational.

"The first Moose Mobile that toured this past winter was so successful that travel agents requested we expand the Moose Mobile's program to promote 2006 Cruises and CruiseTours. Holland America Line is pleased to have three Moose Mobile motor coaches touring the Western, Central and Eastern regions of the United States to reach even more agents and guests," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president, marketing and sales. "We offer more of Alaska and the Yukon in 2006, so there is a lot to talk about."

In 2005 Holland America Line Moose Mobile toured 27 states between January and April and proved to be a resounding success. The "Moose Mobile" motor coach, essentially a traveling piece of artwork, was driven across the United States by a native Alaskan husband and wife team who conducted seminars and travel agent events along the way. To accommodate demand, three identical motor coaches beautifully wrapped with a dramatic Alaska backdrop created by Pacific Northwest artist, Bryn Barnard, depart for three to five month tours, depending on the region, October 2005. Travel agencies interested in participating in a seminar or hosting an event should contact a Holland America Line sales representative to check availability.

Washington based artist, Bryn Barnard, created the unique wrapped painting. His portfolio includes several commissions from NASA and he has been published by the National Geographic Society, Scientific American and Time. His paintings are represented in private and corporate collections worldwide.

2006 Alaska Cruise and CruiseTours

Holland America Line, the leader in Alaska Cruises and CruiseTours, offers a comprehensive selection of Alaska cruise itineraries and departures, sailing eight ships on 159 cruises and offering 29 CruiseTours in 2006. Three Vista-class ships, ms Oosterdam and ms Westerdam, roundtrip Seattle, and ms Zuiderdam, roundtrip Vancouver, will be introduced as well as three Seattle-based ships, ten additional cruises to Glacier Bay National Park and unique new port, Icy Strait Point.

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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc ]

With the introduction of the 1,848-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006, Holland America Line's fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500 cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to 108 days long and visit all seven continents, including new Australia/New Zealand and Asia sailings, a world cruise and popular sailings to several ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico and Europe. The ms Noordam also will offer Caribbean sailings in the winter from new homeport New York City.

Holland America Line's $225 million, fleetwide Signature of Excellence enhancements feature new programs and amenities including the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts will provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new cabin amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush-top Mariner's Dream Beds. For more information, consult a travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit http://www.hollandamerica.com/.

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