SEATTLE, July 28, 2014 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line knows the trend for savvy travelers
is to book vacations well in advance. To encourage those early
bookings the line is returning with its popular "Explore 4" savings
program that is better than before with four exceptional offers on
select 2015 and 2016 sailings.
The "Explore 4" benefits include a free Signature Beverage
Package and free Pinnacle Grill dinner for guests booking an
ocean-view and higher category stateroom, free or reduced cruise
fares for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom on select
sailings and 50 percent reduced deposits. Suite bookings also
receive a $300 onboard spending
credit per stateroom ($150 per
person) and a free Canaletto dinner in addition to the other four
offers. Guests may receive all of the offers when booking a
qualified itinerary.
"This years 'Explore 4' promotion is the best we've ever had and
is all about rewarding guests who book their cruise vacation early
with our four excellent value-added benefits and great cruise
fares," said Richard Meadows,
executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for
Holland America Line. "By planning ahead, next year's cruise
becomes an even better value, plus helps ensure the best choice of
sailing dates and staterooms."
Guests looking to take advantage of the "Explore 4" program can
choose select itineraries to nearly all of Holland America Line's
global destinations, including Alaska and Alaska/Yukon Land+Sea Journeys, Asia, Australia/New
Zealand, Bermuda,
Canada/New England, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico/Hawaii, Panama Canal and South America/Antarctica.
Suite Travelers Receive Added Perks
Guests who
book a cruise in a suite category stateroom will receive all of the
above offers, plus an additional $300
onboard spending credit per stateroom ($150 per person) and a free Canaletto dinner.
Canaletto is the line's alternative dining venue that showcases
cuisine from regions throughout Italy and a new "small plate" menu designed
around contemporary new serving styles with flavorful dishes
designed for sharing.
Good Things Come in Fours for Holland America Line
Cruisers
Guests who book an ocean-view or higher category
stateroom receive a free Signature Beverage Package that is valued
at $100 per stateroom ($50 per person), per day and includes wine, beer,
spirits, cocktails, sodas and coffee. The beverage offer is only
applicable on the cruise portion of Alaska Land+Sea Journeys.
"Explore 4" offers also include a complimentary dinner at the
award-winning Pinnacle Grill for guests who book an ocean-view or
higher stateroom. The Pinnacle Grill features a tantalizing menu
highlighting steak and seafood dishes like filet mignon and broiled
Alaska king salmon, yet also
includes favorites like roasted pumpkin risotto and grilled lamb
chops.
With free or reduced cruise fare for third and fourth guests on
select sailings, a family of four can take a vacation to
Europe, a tropical sailing to the
Caribbean or longer journey to an
exotic destination. In the Caribbean, Alaska and Mexico, fares for seven-day cruises start from
$799 for the first and second guests
in an ocean-view stateroom, and the third and fourth guests sail
free. A seven-day European cruise starts at $1,199 for an ocean-view stateroom for the first
and second guests, and the third and fourth guests sail free.
By taking advantage of the 50 percent reduced deposit offer,
guests will have more flexibility and time before paying the final
deposit on their cruise.
For more information about Holland America Line and the "Explore
4" offers, contact a travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL
(1-877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 15
ships offers more than 500 cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries,
territories or dependencies. One- to 110-day itineraries
visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South
America, Australia/New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. The line currently
has a new ship on order from Fincantieri shipyard for delivery in
February 2016.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence
enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts
Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art
onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and
culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes —
Explorations Cafe powered by The New York
Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only
activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by
flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
Holland America Line is a proud member of World's
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival
Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and
Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment
to quality and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines inspires people
to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a
variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's
most desirable destinations. Visit us at
www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.
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