SEATTLE, Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland
America Line's ms Eurodam achieved a perfect score of 100 on
a recent routine United States Public Health inspection conducted
by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This
achievement marks the seventh consecutive perfect score for the
ship.
The unannounced inspection of ms Eurodam was held
Oct. 22, 2014, during a call at
Boston, Mass. The ship recently
repositioned cruise to Fort. Lauderdale,
Fla., for its Caribbean
season.
"To earn a score of 100 on any given public health inspection is
fantastic, but to earn seven consecutive perfect scores is beyond
extraordinary," said Richard
Meadows, Holland America Line's executive vice president,
sales, marketing and guest programs. "The perfect scores reflect
the dedication by all involved, and congratulations go out to all
of the hard-working team members both onboard and ashore who
contributed to this incredible achievement."
During U.S.P.H. inspections earlier this year, ms
Westerdam and ms Statendam also earned scores of 100.
Along with ms Eurodam, ms Zaandam achieved a 100 on its
inspection in 2013.
CDC inspections are part of the Vessel Sanitation Program, which
was introduced in the early 1970s and is required for all passenger
ships that call at a U.S. port. The inspections are unannounced and
are carried out by officials from the United States Public Health
Service twice a year for every cruise ship. The score, on a scale
from one to 100, is assigned on the basis of a checklist involving
dozens of areas of assessment, encompassing hygiene and sanitation
of food (from storage to preparation), overall galley cleanliness,
water, shipboard personnel and the ship as a whole.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (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 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on order for
delivery in February 2016 from
Fincantieri shipyard.
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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CONTACT:
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Sally
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029,
206-262-5870
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206-262-5934
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