SEATTLE, Nov. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland
America Line's Nieuw
Statendam departed Fort
Lauderdale, Florida, today on its first cruise since the
industrywide pause last year. The ship marks the fifth Holland
America Line vessel to reenter service, joining Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Eurodam and
Nieuw Amsterdam.
To commemorate the occasion, Holland America Line held a
ribbon-cutting ceremony in the terminal to open embarkation, and
team members greeted guests with flag-waving fanfare as they
boarded the ship. Nieuw Statendam set sail on a seven-day
western Caribbean itinerary that
will visit Nassau, Bahamas;
Ocho Rios and Port Royal, Jamaica; and Half Moon Cay, Holland America
Line's private island in the Bahamas.
Click to Tweet: .@HALcruises' Nieuw Statendam returns to
South Florida #cruising today,
kicking off its #Caribbean season. The Pinnacle Class ship marks
fifth for the cruise line to reenter service.
"Today is another milestone in our return to service, with
Nieuw Statendam starting operation just in time for
Thanksgiving, and we have a lot to be thankful for this year that
we're getting back in the water," said Gus
Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "Today is a
great day for Holland America Line, and our team members can't wait
to welcome guests on board."
Nieuw Statendam will spend from November through April in
the Caribbean on cruises ranging
from seven to 11 days, all roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades. Guests
looking for a longer getaway can embark on a Collectors' Voyage —
combined back-to-back itineraries that offer an in-depth
exploration covering more than one part of the region.
Every Caribbean cruise includes
a call at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's award-winning
private Bahamian island. This quaint sanctuary has evolved into a
tropical playground for cruise guests and features the
white-sand beaches; two-story villas and private
cabanas; delicious dining venues like Lobster Shack; a
children's waterpark; and a variety of fun-filled
tours for nature lovers, adventurous travelers and
explorers.
Holland America Line has been
homeporting from Port Everglades since the 1990s. Operationally,
each ship visit contributes $364,000
directly to the local economy in provisioning (fuel, food, flowers,
piano tuning, supplies, etc.), port taxes and spending. Holland
America Line works with nearly 100
South Florida vendors who supply
the company and its ships with goods and services.
Throughout the years, Holland America Line has been actively
involved with more than 30 nonprofit organizations in South Florida through giving, shipboard
lunches and cruise donations, including Seafarers' House, Henderson
Behavioral Health, Coast Guard Women's Leadership Initiative,
Symphony of the Americas, The Opera Society and more.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/hyzz01yq.
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 nearly 75 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, joined 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.
CONTACT:
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029,
206-626-9890
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EMAIL:
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pr@hollandamerica.com
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