Holland America Line

Founded in 1873 as the Dutch-America Steamship Company, the Holland America Line offers more than 500 cruises from 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to 108 days and visit all seven continents.

In 1989, Holland America Line became a subsidiary of the Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise company in the world. They carry a fleet of 14 mid-size ships and one Signature class ship. They expect to add their second Signature class ship to the fleet in 2010. Her name will be ms Nieuw and be able to carry up to 2,106 cruise passengers. http://www.hollandamerica.com/about-best-cruise-lines/Main.action

1. Subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc
2. Stock symbol: NYSE: CCL (Carnival Corporation); NYSE: CUK (Carnival plc)
3. Annual revenue (2007): $220.9 million
4. Year established: 1873
5. Founded as Netherlands-America Steamship Company
6. Industry: Transportation
7. Phone: 206.281.3535
8. Fax: 206.281.7110
9. HQ: Seattle, Washington
10. CEO: Stein Kruse
11. Executive Vice President: Richard D. Meadows
12. Products: Cruises
13. Ports of Call: 280 on all seven continents
14. Fleet: 13 ships

• Reservations: 1.877.932.4259
• Group reservation: 1.877.932.4259
• Guest relations: 1.800.599.8256
• Charter: 1.800.445.3731
• Ship services: 1.800.541.1576
• Shore excursions: 1.888.425.9376
• Emergency contact: 1.206.281.3535
• Media relations: 1.800.637.5029

They offer about 500 cruise sailing each year and they travel to all seven continents across the globe. Some of the most popular cruise destinations they travel to include Alaska, Caribbean, Mexico, South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Panama Canal, Asia, Antaractica and the Amazon. http://www.hollandamerica.com/about-best-cruise-lines/Main.action

• ms Amsterdam (2000)
• ms Maasdam (1993)
• ms Noordam (2006)
• ms Oosterdam (2003)
• ms Prinsendam (2002)
• ms Rotterdam (1997)
• ms Ryndam (1994)
• ms Statendam (1993)
• ms Veendam (1996)
• ms Volendam (1999)
• ms Westerdam (2004)
• ms Zaandam (2000)
• ms Zuiderdam (2002)

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