Ship to overnight in celebration of the cruise
line's 150th Anniversary
SEATTLE, Oct. 26,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Rotterdam arrived at New York City this morning on its maiden call
to the city following a transatlantic crossing that departed
Rotterdam, the Netherlands,
Oct. 15. The ship is nearing the end
of a 15-day cruise that is recreating the maiden voyage of Holland
America Line's first ship — Rotterdam I — that departed
Rotterdam 150 years ago
Oct. 15, 1872.
Manhattan Borough President Mark
Levine officially declared today, Oct. 26, an "honorary day" for Holland America
Line to recognize the occasion and the historic contributions of
the company to Manhattan
throughout its 150 years.
To celebrate the milestone, an event is being held on board
tonight for invited guests. A highlight of the evening will be the
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.
In addition, the premium line will introduce a partnership with
The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation to celebrate the
cruise line's 150-year journey from immigrant carrier to consumer
ocean liner fleet. The partnership features on-board video content
across Holland America Line's entire fleet produced by an Ellis
Island researcher, as well as a curated exhibit launching in 2023
at Ellis Island detailing the brand's historical prominence in
bringing one in 10 immigrants from Europe to the United
States.
"We are excited to be celebrating our 150th Anniversary in such
a vibrant city with our newest ship on a rare overnight call," said
Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line's
president. "There's nothing like sailing into New York under the Verrazano Bridge, past the
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Standing on deck, you can't help but think back to more than a
century ago, feeling the emotion of arriving in America for the
first time. Recreating our first voyage has been a
once-in-a-lifetime experience."
During the crossing, guests indulged in exclusive menus that
showcase Holland America Line's 150-year history with entrées each
evening reminiscent of dishes served as early as the 1920s. One
special 150th Gala Menu only featured items — from appetizers to
desserts — from a previous Holland America Line voyage.
In addition to the cuisine, special programming included a
"Throwback Happy Hour" that rolled back time with drinks priced as
low as 25 cents, Dutch High Tea,
presentations that relived the history and roots of the company and
anniversary-themed trivia. Holland America Line also
introduced a limited-edition Pilsner beer — HAL Pils — in a
commemorative can adorned with the iconic Jan van Beers advertising poster of 1898 showing
a woman holding a Holland America Line steamship above her
head.
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 and video of the ship's arrival are
available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/7zj3ur6n.
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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