SEATTLE, Nov. 30 -- For those seeking a leisurely premium
cruise experience Holland America Line offers four transatlantic sailings in
2002 highlighted by new itineraries visiting Iceland and Greenland on board
the flagship ms Rotterdam and the swinging sounds of the big band era on board
the new ms Prinsendam.

Holland America's luxurious ships combine the classic ambiance of the days
when ocean liners provided the only means to travel between Europe and the
United States with all the amenities and on-board services that today's
premium cruise vacationers expect. Elegant furnishings, antiques and works of
art, sumptuous cuisine and an Old World charm create a warm, elegant shipboard
atmosphere that returns guests to the glory days of transatlantic ocean
travel.

"We have added more variety and ports because these cruises have proved so
popular with our guests, who enjoy the additional relaxing days at sea," said
David A. Giersdorf, senior vice president, marketing and sales. "And, with the
addition of new calls for Holland America at Greenland and Iceland, these
cruises are sure to appeal to those with an adventuresome spirit."

The ms Noordam, sailing from its new seasonal port of Tampa on April 14,
2002, will make the first crossing of the season. The unhurried 12-day
"Transatlantic Adventure" itinerary includes a call at Key West, with first
landfall in Europe at Horta and Ponta Delgada, Azores; and ending with an
overnight stay in Portugal's capital, Lisbon. With Holland America Line's Best
2002 Europe Early Savings Fares (effective until Jan. 31, 2002) prices start
at just US$899 [CAN$1,299] for a standard inside stateroom, and US$1,069
[CAN$1,550] for an ocean view stateroom. All fares are based on double
occupancy and include port charges but not taxes.

New Prinsendam's Maiden Cruise Crosses the Atlantic

Holland America Line's newest cruise ship, the 794-passenger ms Prinsendam,
enters service in the spring of 2002. Its first cruise, a gala 10-day
transatlantic crossing, departs New York for Southampton (London) on June 3.
The big band theme cruise, featuring Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians, features
port calls at Halifax, Nova Scotia; Cobh (Cork), Ireland; and Plymouth,
England.

With Holland America Line's Best 2002 Europe Early Savings Fares (effective
until Jan. 31, 2002) double occupancy prices start at just US$1,499
[CAN$2,189] for an inside stateroom and US$1,906 [CAN$2,762] for an ocean view
stateroom.

Flagship Rotterdam to Call at Greenland, Iceland

On Aug. 10, the flagship ms Rotterdam departs Boston on a new 16-day
"Journey to the Northern Isles." The cruise features the French island of
St.-Pierre; Saint John's, Newfoundland; Qaqortoq, Greenland; scenic cruising
of Prince Christians Sound and Cape Farewell (conditions permitting);
Reykjavik and Akureyri, Iceland; Torshavn, Faroe Islands; Kirkwall, Orkney
Islands; Edinburgh, Scotland (Military Tattoo tour option); Amsterdam, The
Netherlands (Floriade Flower Festival tour option); with Harwich, England, the
port of disembarkation for London. With Holland America's Early Saver
discount, double occupancy fares start at just US$2,879 [CAN$4,169] for an
inside stateroom and US$3,650 [CAN$5,290] for an ocean view stateroom.

The Rotterdam follows that crossing with a first-time 17-day "Voyage of
Discovery" departing Harwich on Aug. 26 and concluding in New York Sept. 12.
From London, the ship sails to Le Havre, France (Normandy Beaches, Rouen and
Paris tour options); then on to Guernsey, Channel Islands; Cobh (Cork) and
Dublin, Ireland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Oban, Scotland; Reykjavik,
Iceland; Prince Christians Sound and Cape Farewell (conditions permitting);
Nuuk, Greenland; and St. John's, Newfoundland, before arriving at Manhattan.
With Holland America's Early Saver discount, double occupancy fares start at
US$3,139 [CAN$4,549] for inside staterooms and US$3,992 [CAN$5,786] for an
ocean view stateroom.

Flagship Forum Lectures Enhance the Experience on Most Europe Cruises

Most of Holland America's Europe cruises include the "Flagship Forum Lecture
Series," a fascinating way for guests to learn about the regions visited.
Depending on the itinerary, respected authorities speak on topics such as
European history, art and architecture, Scandinavian literature and music or
Mediterranean cuisine and culture.

Europe cruises of 14 days or longer -- plus all transatlantic and Prinsendam
cruises -- feature gentlemen hosts on board to enhance single ladies'
enjoyment of daytime and evening activities by providing company for dinner,
dancing, conversation and excursions ashore.

Guests may extend their vacation by booking connecting cruises in Europe or
Eastern Canada/New England to combine with their transatlantic cruise. Holland
America also offers an extensive selection of pre- and post-cruise tours so
guests can savor in depth the cities of embarkation/disembarkation.

About Holland America Line

Holland America's premium cruises feature spacious staterooms, superb
dining, renowned service, casino, first-rate entertainment, duty-free on-board
shops, internet centers, the Club HAL children's program, the "Passport to
Fitness" activity program and complete fitness center, coupled with popular
"tipping not required" and "cashless" ship policies.

Holland America Line has 11 luxury ships sailing to more than 280 ports of
call and scenic cruising destinations on all seven continents, including
Antarctica. The company is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise
Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line,
Seabourn Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises.

Together, these member lines share a commitment to quality and value,
offering cruise vacations that appeal to the widest range of lifestyles and
budgets and sail to some of the world's most exciting destinations.

In 2002, Holland America Line will offer 360 sailings within a half-day's
drive of 40 percent of North American households and departing from 15 North
American home ports.

Affordable air arrangements are available through the Home City Air program
and Holland America offers the only trip cancellation program in the industry
that offers cash back for canceling for any reason prior to 24 hours before
departure.

Holland America Line is the highest-rated premium cruise line in the world
in the 2001 "Travel & Leisure" magazine "World's Best" Awards and the 2000
"Conde Nast Traveler" Readers' Choice Awards. The company also has won its
ninth consecutive "Best Overall Cruise Value" award from the World Ocean &
Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS).

For more information, consult a professional travel agent, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
www.hollandamerica.com.

CONTACT: Rose Abello, Erik Elvejord, CTC, or Julianne Chase Patton, APR,
all of Holland America Line, +1-206-281-3535, or fax, +1-206-281-0351.

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