SEATTLE, Aug. 14, 2014 /CNW/ -- From cozy inside cabins to
grand luxury suites, Holland America Line offers a variety of
stateroom options to suit every desire. For guests looking to
indulge, the suites on Holland America Line ships range from
comfortable Vista Suites with floor-to-ceiling windows to sprawling
1,296-square-foot Pinnacle Suites. And despite popular belief, not
every suite is a budget-breaker.
To make cruising in one of these spacious accommodations even
more affordable, guests who book a suite on qualifying "Explore 4"
itineraries receive a $300 onboard
spending credit per stateroom ($150
per person) and a free Canaletto dinner in addition to the other
four perks featured in the recently launched savings program: 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.
"People hear the word 'suite' and think it's going to be
expensive, but with four different categories to choose from and
our 'Explore 4' benefits and savings Holland America Line's suites
can be a great value for guests," said Richard Meadows, Holland America Line's
executive vice president, sales, marketing and guest programs. "All
of our staterooms include pampering touches and special amenities,
but the suites offer extra indulgences to enhance the cruise
experience."
Imagine watching glaciers calve, whales breech or the
intricacies of transiting one of the world's canals from a private
verandah. Holland America Line
features four suite categories that are an ideal way to cruise in
luxury: Vista Suite (Verandah Suite), Signature Suite (Verandah
Suite with additional sofa bed), Neptune
Suite (Deluxe Verandah Suite) and Pinnacle Suite (Penthouse
Verandah Suite).
After a long day ashore exploring the ruins of Ephesus or the
Amazon jungle, suite guests can retreat to their accommodations and
relax in a spacious sitting area. Pinnacle Suites, available on
five Holland America Line ships, even have a full-sized dining room
capable of seating eight guests – perfect for hosting a dinner for
the whole family or newfound friends. Guests looking to unwind even
further can take advantage of a full-sized bathtub, and Pinnacle
Suite guests are spoiled with an oversized whirlpool tub.
A hallmark of the Holland America Line experience for all
Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests is exclusive access to the
Neptune Lounge. An exclusive retreat, the Neptune Lounge is found
on all 15 ships in the fleet and is a private place to relax,
socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized
service of a concierge who can make shipboard reservations and
provide guidance about Holland America Line experiences. The lounge
provides worktables, a large screen television, library, sofas and
chairs, complimentary refreshments throughout the day and Wi-Fi for
a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour concierge service even is
available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
Amenities are enhanced for suite guests, and depending on suite
category include perks such as a wide selection of pillows, fresh
flowers, personalized stationery, a premium duvet, oversized bath
towels, and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers.
Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests receive extra-special
amenities such as corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal
night, cold hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on
request, binoculars and umbrellas for use on the cruise, priority
tender boarding, complimentary laundry service, and in-suite high
tea service on request.
Suite prices vary depending on the itinerary and are a great
value when booked through the "Explore 4" promotion. Guest could
use their onboard spending credit from this program for a pampering
treatment at the spa or an exciting shore excursion, while the free
or reduced cruise fares for third and fourth guests could make a
dream family cruise to Alaska in a
suite a reality.
For more information on Holland America Line's suites, including
virtual tours, visit the Holland America
Line website, contact a travel professional or call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425).
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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 Café 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.
CONTACT: Sally Andrews
PHONE: 800-637-5029
FAX: 206-262-5934
EMAIL: pr@hollandamerica.com
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