Exclusive musical piece composed for Lincoln
Center Stage, collector's menu covers, culinary surprises, special
gifts and more highlight the voyage
SEATTLE, Oct. 4, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- As Holland America Line prepares for its 150th
Anniversary in 2023, the cruise line is kicking off a year of
celebrations with a special transatlantic crossing in October.
Primed to recreate a bygone era of ocean travel through Holland
America Line's history, guests on board the voyage are in for a
journey from past to present with special events, activities and
commemorative keepsakes.
Holland America
Line begins 150th anniversary with historic replica
transatlantic crossing of first voyage.
Departing Oct. 15, 2022, from
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to
New York City aboard Rotterdam, the voyage retraces Holland America
Line's first cruise back in 1872 aboard Rotterdam I. Guests will
see the brand's history come alive through onboard enrichment
programming, memorable culinary experiences and exclusive
entertainment.
"Holland America Line has evolved from a shipping company to a
brand synonymous with exceptional cruise vacations, and this
anniversary crossing is a tribute to the voyage millions of
immigrants took to the New World," said Gus
Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "We have guests
who are sailing in October because their grandparents immigrated to
the United States on a Holland
America Line ship or because they've been fans for years, and we've
filled the voyage with special moments that will create wonderful
memories for everyone on board."
Exclusive Lincoln Center Piece
Composed for Anniversary
A highlight of the crossing will be a performance of a musical
piece by Emmy Award-winning producer and Emmy-nominated composer
Steven Schoenberg, written
exclusively for Holland America Line's anniversary to accompany a
special short film about the cruise line's journey. The composition
will be performed by a 25-piece ensemble of former Holland America
Line's Lincoln Center Stage musicians. The piece will debut on
board Oct. 26 in New York on World Stage.
During the sailing, guests also will be entertained by Dutch
sensation Tiny Little Big Band,
bringing their unique sound of jazz and soul with a hint of swing,
along with the ship's Music Walk entertainment featuring BB King's
Blues Club, Billboard Onboard, Lincoln Center Stage and Rolling
Stone Rock Room.
Culinary Delights an Ode to Dutch
Heritage
Every evening in the Main Dining Room, menus will showcase
Holland America Line's 150-year history with a Classic Entrée
reminiscent of a dish served as early as the 1920s. Guests can
choose from selections including Royal Rib of Beef a la Medicis,
Holland Duckling Port Wine Sauce and Artic
Char a la Normande.
A special 150th Gala Menu one evening in the Dining Room will be
a memorable collection of dishes, with every option — from
appetizers to desserts — from a previous Holland America Line
voyage. The menu is designed to evoke a feeling of days gone by and
features a keepsake cover that guests can take home.
At least once during the voyage as a pop-up experience in
Tamarind, guests can indulge in a Rijsttafel — a Dutch word
that translates to "rice table" — with side dishes served in small
portions, accompanied by rice prepared in several different ways.
The Dutch adapted the Indonesian tradition so they could enjoy a
wide array of dishes at a single sitting with an abundance of
flavors and textures.
The toasting continues with a "Throwback Happy Hour" that will
roll back time and feature drinks priced to when the brand began,
as low as 25 cents. Guests who want
to learn about wine can join Holland America Line Vice President of
Dining and Beverage Operations Anthony
Stice for wine tastings and surprises around the ship.
Additional culinary delights in honor of Holland America Line's
150th Anniversary include a special Dutch High Tea, Dutch station
in Lido Market that features traditional sweet and savory items,
one Dutch-themed lunch with classic Dutch items and one
Indonesian-themed lunch, both in Lido Market.
Enrichment and Activities Bring
History to Life
Presentations reliving the history and roots of the company will
be offered by Bill Miller, maritime
historian and Holland America Line authority, while Dr. Jennifer
Foray, professor of history at Purdue
University, will deliver lectures on Dutch history.
Origin Story, a staple on every Holland America Line cruise, is
visual telling of the company's history from founding through
present day. The presentation is offered in World Stage with
270-degree wraparound LED screens that envelop the audience in an
emotional journey that includes incredible, historical images.
Guests looking to exercise their mind can take part in
anniversary-themed trivia, while those looking to test their
physical skills can participate in classic cruise sporting
activities and games.
Bring Home a Memento
Holland America Line will be
presenting all guests with an exclusive 150th Anniversary Royal
Goedewaagen tile, and limited-edition, specially designed 150th
Anniversary retail items will be available in the shipboard
shops.
April
2023 Crossing Arrives in Rotterdam on Birthday
For travelers looking to continue the celebration, many of the
same special culinary and enrichment programs will be offered on
another 150th Anniversary Transatlantic departing April 6, 2023, from New
York, ending at Rotterdam
April 18, the cruise line's 150th
birthday.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Editors Note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/ogkcwyva.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also
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 for 150 years with expertly crafted
itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the
destinations. Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its
fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and
has shared the thrill of Alaska
for 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland
America Line's 11 vessels feature a
diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. The best live music
at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature
exclusive selections from a 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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