Holland America Line today announced that its 2005 deployment schedule includes more than a dozen extended voyages (12 days and longer) that will allow guests to visit exotic international locales including the Amazon, Australia, Asia, the Baltics and Africa from North American homeports. Holland America�s 2005 deployment schedule features 13 international cruises ranging from 12 to 116 days that sail round-trip from North America.

The only major cruise line to sail regularly to all seven continents and the industry leader in cruises 12 days and longer, Holland America Line offers a compelling combination of international destinations and convenient domestic departure points. This means that guests can board one of Holland America�s elegant five-star ships at a North American homeport, take an extended cruise across the Atlantic or Pacific, through the Panama Canal, or on the Amazon River, and return to a North American homeport � in many cases, the same port they departed from. This new twist on extended voyage cruising is part of the company�s $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative and provides travelers with more stress-free options to visit other parts of the world than ever before.

�We have a longstanding and unwavering commitment to not only take our guests to global destinations, but really take them into those destinations,� said David A. Giersdorf, executive vice president, marketing and sales. �An added benefit � and one which our guests find very appealing � is that they can sail to exotic destinations with us, yet never have to deal with overseas air travel. We�re making longer voyages extremely convenient to experience for our guests, and this combination of exotic travel and convenience is just one of many ways we differentiate on our itineraries.�

One example of a Holland America Line extended voyage is an itinerary in which guests depart on the ms Veendam in Vancouver and sail south to Costa Rica, then through the Panama Canal, and up the Amazon River before disembarking in Tampa, Florida. The entire trip takes 34 days. This cruise departs on September 25, 2005, and has a starting �early savings�fare of US$5,019.

Other exciting extended voyage itineraries that depart from and return to a North American homeport include:

The 35-day �Transatlantic� voyage on the ms Maasdam will depart from Boston on July 16, 2005. Guests will experience the beauty of multiple Canadian, North Atlantic and European destinations including New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Holland, France, England and Ireland on this Atlantic crossing. The Maasdam will return to Boston on August 20. This voyage has a starting rate of US$6,219.

The 62-day �Orient Explorer,� which departs from Seattle on October 6, 2005 on the ms Amsterdam. This Pacific Rim adventure visits 20 ports beginning in the Aleutian Islands and Russia�s Far East before heading south to Japan and South Korea. The Amsterdam then visits Indonesia and sails around Australia before heading back east across the Pacific to San Diego. This unique voyage features extended stays in multiple ports including: Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; Singapore; Xingang, People�s Republic of China; and Hong Kong. The extended stay at the busy port city of Xingang provides two full days so guests may travel to Beijing and take in the rich legacies including the Forbidden City, the Ming Tombs and the serpentine Great Wall before returning to the ship. On the homeward leg of the voyage, guests will visit Sydney and the �Paris of the Pacific,� Noume�a, New Caledonia; then stop at Christmas Island and Hawaii before returning to San Diego on December 7. This voyage has a starting rate of US$10,349.

The 26-day �Amazon River Explorer,� which departs Ft. Lauderdale on the ms Prinsendam on November 24, 2005. On this journey, guests will cross the equator and sail back in time during a full week of remote cruising on the Amazon River. In addition, guests will visit the black sand beaches of St. Kitts; stop at Holland America�s exclusive private island, Half Moon Cay; and take in the sites of Barbados, Guadeloupe, Grenada and Devil�s Island in French Guiana. This cruise on the Prinsendam returns to Ft. Lauderdale on December 20 and has a starting rate of US$4,749.

Those sophisticated travelers who desire the ultimate travel experience in true luxury can sail on the premium line�s renowned Grand World Voyage, which departs January 13, 2005 out of Ft. Lauderdale on the ms Prinsendam. This voyage heads west and circumnavigates the world, arriving back in Ft. Lauderdale or New York 113 and 116 days later, respectively. On this journey, guests will visit 43 distinctive ports of call across five continents (not including North America): Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and Central/South America. Known as the �Elegant Explorer,� Holland America�s most intimate ship, the Prinsendam, was designed expressly for smaller groups experiencing an extended voyage and can access smaller ports of call, off the beaten path. The Grand World Voyage provides guests with a great opportunity to fully enjoy the world from a �home away from home� in the comfort of the ship�s spacious, elegant accommodations.

All of the above North American round-trip itineraries feature Holland America�s unique exploration enrichment program, which includes the Explorations Guest Speaker Series; an on-board library; Internet access; films; music; and other multimedia on worldwide destinations. These options provide guests with the opportunity to learn about the history, culture, art and cuisine of each region.

�We realize that every guest has a different perspective on extended cruise travel,� said Giersdorf. �Our objective is to accommodate each and every guest in a way that is unique and memorable for that individual. We believe that our unparalleled selection of itineraries, combined with the convenience of round-trip North American homeport travel, is a great way to do this.�

About Signature of Excellence

As the premium cruise leader, Holland America Line is investing $225 million in the Signature of Excellence initiative to provide unparalleled product and service enhancements to its fleet of five-star ships. Signature of Excellence will build on Holland America's renowned tradition of excellence by significantly raising the standard in premium cruising. The comprehensive enhancements will focus on five areas central to the Holland America Line guest experience: spacious, elegant ships and accommodations; sophisticated five-star dining; gracious, unobtrusive service; extensive enrichment programs and activities; and compelling worldwide itineraries. Enhancements have been started and are expected to be completed by the end of 2006.

About Holland America Line In 2004, Holland America's fleet of 13, five-star, premium ships will offer nearly 500 sailings from 15 North American home ports, including new departures from Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; and Boston, Mass. Recent additions to the fleet include the 1,848-passenger Vista ships, ms Zuiderdam and ms Oosterdam. In April 2004, the third Vista sister, ms Westerdam joins the fleet. The fleet will visit all seven continents in 2004, while increasing the number of cruises to popular destinations such as Alaska (139 cruises scheduled), the Caribbean (191), Europe (58) and Canada/New England (26).

Holland America excels in service, amenities and special programs. Known for consistent and attentive service, its ships have one of the highest staff-members-to-guest ratios. Spacious staterooms average 25 percent larger and verandahs twice as large as those on other lines' ships. Menus are among the most extensive at-sea. Dining choices include formal elegance, alternative specialty dining in the Pacific Northwest-themed Pinnacle Grill, casual fare and complimentary 24-hour room service.

The winner of the 10th consecutive "Best Overall Cruise Value" award from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS), the line offers the only trip cancellation program in the industry that provides cash back for canceling for any reason prior to 24 hours before departure. For more information, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

World's Leading Cruise Lines The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world in the 2003 Travel & Leisure magazine "World's Best" Awards, Holland America is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, the member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Conde Nast Traveler magazine readers also ranked Holland America Line as the top premium cruise line in the world in the much-anticipated 2003 Readers' Choice Awards.

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Media Contact: Mary Schimmelman +1 206-301-5318 mschimmelman@hollandamerica.com