Holland America Line, the leader in Alaska cruises and CruiseTours, will sail seven ships on 134 cruises in 2005, offering the widest selection of Alaska cruise itineraries and departures in the industry. The company�s five-star ships offer unmatched spaciousness, carry fewer passengers than any other major cruise line and offer the most entries into Glacier Bay National Park. Guests will experience the most popular Alaskan ports of call, most extensive shore excursion programs, exclusive enrichment programs and brand-new Signature of Excellence amenities.

�We�re proud to be returning for our 57th year of premium cruising in Alaska,� said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president, marketing and sales. �And the shipboard experience will be better than ever. We offer attention to detail in everything from the caliber of our shore excursions to the traditional split pea soup that we serve on deck during our Alaska cruises. The quality of our cruises is what distinguishes us from the competition.�

The Three Kinds of Alaska Cruises Beginning in May, Glacier Bay Inside Passage cruises will depart on round-trip, 7-day voyages from Vancouver aboard Holland America Line�s �twins,� the 1,440-passenger ms Zaandam (departing every Saturday) and sister ship, ms Volendam (departing Wednesdays). The voyages will take in the placid, scenic waters of Canada�s Inside Passage and tour Tracy Arm before calling at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Each cruise features a day of cruising Glacier Bay National Park, including the stark vistas of the Johns Hopkins Glacier and the stunning, bright white and blue Margerie Glacier in Tarr Inlet.

Three ships will sail the waters between Vancouver and Seward, Alaska throughout the summer. One-way Glacier Bay Discovery Cruises of seven days depart on alternating Sundays aboard ms Ryndam and ms Veendam and feature both Glacier Bay National Park and the sixteen glaciers of secluded College Fjord. The ms Statendam, embarking on Fridays, visits inspiring Hubbard Glacier. Each ship carries only 1,258 passengers, half the number of guests of other cruise lines on similar itineraries.

Cruise-only fares for these voyages begin at US$799, per person, double occupancy.

The 1,848-passenger ms Oosterdam and the 1,380-passenger ms Amsterdam cruise roundtrip from Seattle on Alaskan Explorer voyages. Together, they will make 37 seven-day journeys between May and mid-September. Port calls include Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. The Oosterdam sails Saturdays and visits Hubbard Glacier. Holland America�s flagship, ms Amsterdam, will sail Sundays from Seattle, visiting Glacier Bay National Park.

Cruise-only fares start at US$934, per person, double occupancy.

Exciting Ports of Call and Unique Enrichment Programs

Holland America Line believes travel means doing, not just seeing. To provide quintessential Alaska experiences to its guests, the company offers a wide array of optional excursions. These activities highlight ports of call in Southeast Alaska�Juneau, Sitka, Skagway and Ketchikan�and Victoria in British Columbia, depending on the ship and itinerary. Each port showcases its own unique flavor through a variety of organized optional tours. Adventurous travelers can hike, bike, kayak, climb glaciers, ride horses, and try dogsledding. Flightseeing via helicopter or fixed wing aircraft offers the ultimate adventure.

Aboard every Alaska cruise, a full-time naturalist is on board to discuss and point out wildlife and key natural features. A native artisan, affiliated with the Alaska Native Heritage Center, is aboard to demonstrate traditional crafts. In Glacier Bay, only Holland America Line spotlights the interpretation of a Huna Totem tribal member as well as the more usual Park Service Ranger programs for adults and Junior Ranger program for children and teens.

2005 Alaska Cruises Brochures Are Now Available For a copy of the new 2005 Alaska Cruises brochure, contact a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit online at www.hollandamerica.com. www.hollandamerica.com

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