SEATTLE, May 19, 2021 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line
crew members from Koningsdam received their first dose of
the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination today at the Port of San Diego in California. Arranged in partnership with Sharp
HealthCare, a not-for-profit regional health care group, 118 crew
came ashore to be vaccinated.
During a brief ceremony, Captain Henk
Draper, master of Koningsdam, remarked how the crew
vaccinations were a welcome step as the ship waits to resume
cruising. Also on hand were Rafael
Castellanos, commissioner of the Port of San Diego, and Brett
McClain, executive vice president and COO of Sharp
HealthCare.
"Today is an incredible day, not only for our team members on
Koningsdam, but for our entire organization as we continue
to take the necessary steps to get back to cruising," said
Gus Antorcha, president of Holland
America Line. "We extend our deepest gratitude to Sharp HealthCare
for vaccinating our crew, and to everyone at Port of San Diego for offering the terminal and
allowing us to make this process safe and smooth."
On Thursday, May 20, Sharp
HealthCare also will vaccinate 179 crew aboard Noordam,
which will be at a nearby anchorage just off Coronado for the day. Likewise, 231 crew from
Nieuw Amsterdam will receive Pfizer vaccines from healthcare
provider Ambulnz on Friday, May 21,
while the ship is alongside at San
Pedro, California.
Starting in October 2021 through
April 2022, Koningsdam and
Zuiderdam will homeport out of San
Diego for a season of cruises to Hawaii, Mexico, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal and
South Pacific. In total, fours ships will make 35 calls:
Koningsdam in its inaugural season in San Diego (21 calls), Zuiderdam (12
calls), Eurodam (one call) and Nieuw Amsterdam
(one call). The estimated economic impact of each ship visit is
$300,000 for the San Diego region.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (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 nearly 400 ports in 114 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 of world-famous chefs.
In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently
enhancing health and safety protocols and how they may impact
future cruises. Our actual offerings may vary from what is
displayed or described in marketing materials. Review our
current Cruise Updates, Health & Safety
Protocols and CDC Travel Advisories.
CONTACT:
|
Erik
Elvejord
|
PHONE:
|
800-637-5029,
206-626-9890
|
EMAIL:
|
pr@hollandamerica.com
|
View original content to download
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crew-members-from-holland-america-lines-koningsdam-receive-covid-19-vaccinations-at-port-of-san-diego-today-301295479.html
SOURCE Holland America Line