About Holland America Line (a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:CUK) )

In 2005, Holland America Line's fleet of 12, five-star, premium ships are offering nearly 500 cruises from 27 home ports -- 17 in North America. Itineraries range in length from two to 116 days, visit all seven continents and offer the most extensive selection of ports the line has ever visited on cruises to the Caribbean and Panama Canal (175), Alaska (134), Canada/New England (18), and longer, exotic voyages to Europe (45), Mexico (43), Hawaii/Asia/Pacific (20), South America (17), and Transatlantic (8), as well as one Grand World Voyage. Recipient of the prestigious International Five Star Diamond Award from The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and the Best Cruise Value Award from the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society, Holland America Line excels at providing consistent gracious and attentive service. For more information, consult a travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

   Contact:  Rose Abello, Erik Elvejord
   Phone:    206-281-3535, 206-313-7673 international cell phone
   Fax:      206-281-0351      E-mail:  pr@hollandamerica.com

Source: Holland America Line

CONTACT: Rose Abello, or Erik Elvejord, +1-206-281-3535, or
international cell phone, +1-206-313-7673, or main, 1-800-637-5029, or fax,
+1-206-281-0351, or pr@hollandamerica.com, both of Holland America Line

Web site: http://www.hollandamerica.com/