SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2020 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line took home four Porthole Cruise
Magazine 2020 Readers' Choice Awards in areas that
covered everything from onboard dining to shoreside
experiences. For the 20th year, readers of Porthole — one of the
world's leading consumer cruise travel
publications — named Half Moon Cay as Best Private
Island. Additional wins include Pinnacle Grill as Best Specialty
Restaurant, Best Shore Excursions and Best Facilities for
Guests with Disabilities.
Click to tweet: .@HALcruises wins four 2020 Readers'
Choice Awards from @PortholeCruise, including #HalfMoonCay as Best
Private Island, Pinnacle Grill for Best Specialty Restaurant, Best
Shore Excursions and Best for Guests with Disabilities.
Porthole Cruise Magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards are
determined by thousands of the publication's readers who vote both
online and via paper ballot for their favorite cruise lines in
dozens of categories.
"The readers of Porthole are some of the most knowledgeable
cruisers in the world, and to be recognized in areas that are
important to us like dining, shoreside experiences and inclusive
cruising is an honor," said Gus
Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "We
believe in the strength of the Holland America Line brand, in the
beauty of Half Moon Cay and exceptional quality of Pinnacle Grill,
the power of our immersive tours and making a cruise vacation
accessible to everyone. These awards tell us that our guests
believe in us as well. Thank you to Porthole and everyone who
voted."
"Every year Holland America Line continues to deliver an
exceptional cruise experience, which is why our readers
consistently honor the cruise line with several of Porthole's
distinguished awards," said Bill
Panoff, chairman & CEO of PPI Group, publishers of
Porthole. "If you've been to Half Moon Cay you know that it's the
quintessential Caribbean paradise,
and Pinnacle Grill is superb in every way. The shore excursions are
as diverse as they are memorable, and inclusivity is key in today's
travel environment. Congratulations to Holland America Line for the
wins."
Half Moon Cay: Best Private
Island
For the past 20 years, Porthole Cruise
Magazine's readers have named Half Moon Cay the industry's best
private island. The island's perfect powdery sand, crystalline
waters and island-time ambiance make it easy to see why. Half
Moon Cay has evolved into an idyllic
playground for cruise guests, and features the finest beaches in
the Caribbean, a natural 700-acre
lagoon, incredible two-story villas and private cabanas, delicious
dining venues like Lobster Shack, a children's waterpark, and
a variety of fun-filled shore excursions for nature lovers,
adventure seekers and explorers.
Cruisers visit Half Moon Cay on nearly all of Holland America
Line's Caribbean itineraries
sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale,
Florida.
Best Specialty Restaurant: Pinnacle Grill
Pinnacle
Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where steak, seafood and
wine make for an impeccable meal inspired by the bounty of the
Pacific Northwest. The menu focuses on expertly prepared dishes
with premium ingredients — from Alaska's wild-caught king salmon to
sustainably raised beef from Washington
State's Double R Ranch.
The menu also features signature recipes by Culinary Council
Member David Burke including Pastrami Salmon, Clothesline Candied
Bacon, Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Dumplings, Braised Short Ribs
with Mushroom Orecchiette, and Broiled Lobster with Corn and Bacon
Crepes. Culinary Council member and renowned chocolatier
Jacques Torres' Chocolate Soufflé is
featured on the menu as well.
Best Shore Excursions
Holland America Line's nearly 6,500 unique shore
excursions are designed to help guests make the most of port visits
and deeply connect with the places they visit, as well as maybe
have an adventure along the way. From zip lining over a lush jungle
canopy or gliding over a glacier pulled by sled dogs to conquering
a fear of heights while scaling Sydney
Harbour Bridge or moving through the surf atop a graceful
horse, Holland America Line's expertly curated tours provide a wide
variety of ways to experience and enjoy each port of call.
For foodies and wine aficionados, Holland America Line features
shore excursions in partnership with FOOD & WINE magazine.
These exceptional excursions around the globe show the culinary
side of destinations in some very special ways, combining food and
culture with entertaining and unique experiences. Guests can learn
how to make authentic Italian pizza in Naples, taste wines at New Zealand's oldest winery, explore
Japan's food culture with one of
the world's foremost ramen experts or shop with a renowned
Barcelona chef and create an
extraordinary meal together.
Top Accommodations for Guests with
Disabilities
Holland America
Line ships accommodate guests with a variety of special
needs. The cruise line offers a number of services to guests who
may have a disability, including up to 30 accessible staterooms on
each ship, in-room equipment for assistance, computer and
entertainment tools for those in need and a tender transfer system
to accommodate guests using wheelchairs.
About Porthole Cruise Magazine
Porthole Cruise
Magazine, the world's leading cruise travel magazine, now in its
24th year, is published bimonthly. Featuring a wide range of cruise
content for both first-time and experienced cruisers, each issue
includes ship reviews, destination features and other editorial
writing on cruise trends, food and wine, spa and well-being,
entertainment, kids' activities and other onboard amenities. To
learn more, visit Porthole.com.
For more information about Holland America Line, contact a
travel advisor or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or
visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home
page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line has been exploring the
world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures
to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its fleet of
premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the
world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third
Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will
join the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized
travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music
Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland
America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous
chefs.
In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently
assessing enhanced health and safety protocols and how they may
impact future cruises. Actual offerings may vary from what is
displayed. Stay updated on current Travel Advisories and
Health & Safety protocols.
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