New eastbound voyage sails from
Fort Lauderdale on historic route
that ends at Rotterdam on
company's 150th birthday
SEATTLE, June 28,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As its 150th anniversary
approaches April 18, 2023, Holland
America Line is adding a second
commemorative transatlantic crossing aboard Rotterdam to the schedule of celebratory
events. Departing from Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, on April 3, 2023, the
16-night itinerary sails to Rotterdam,
the Netherlands, retracing in reverse the company's first
voyage.
These voyages... retrace our first sailing
from the 1870s, but on a modern, luxury cruise ship.
From Fort Lauderdale, the ship
heads to New York City and makes a
rare overnight call, giving guests extra time to experience the
attractions that make this vibrant city come to life, including the
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island,
Empire State Building, Broadway and more. Rotterdam will then spend eight leisurely days
at sea crossing the Atlantic Ocean, calling at Plymouth and Dover (London), England, before arriving April 18 — Holland America Line's 150th
anniversary — at Rotterdam for an
overnight full of festivities.
"As we got deeper into planning the events surrounding our
150th, we knew that the best place to celebrate the date of our
founding was in the city of Rotterdam where it all started," said
Gus Antorcha, president of Holland
America Line. "These voyages that mark our first departure and our
anniversary are going to be incredibly memorable as we retrace our
first sailing from the 1870s, but on a modern, luxury cruise ship.
We anticipate the April cruise to be as popular as the October
sailing."
To kick off a season of celebrations, Holland America Line
announced the first special 150th anniversary crossing that will
depart Rotterdam Oct. 15, 2022, exactly 150 years to the date of
the departure of Rotterdam I's maiden voyage. The crossing will
recreate that first sailing, going from Rotterdam to New
York, with calls at Plymouth and Dover, then on to Fort Lauderdale. The ship will stay overnight
in New York for special
celebrations.
To accommodate the new April 3
departure three voyages were cancelled, and all guests and their
travel advisors were notified. Bookings for the new eastbound
transatlantic crossing will open to the public July 14, 2022.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
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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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Bill Zucker, Erik
Elvejord
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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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