O's Reading Room on all ships by May
2018
SEATTLE, Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to its
overwhelming popularity, Holland America Line is bringing
O's Reading Room to all 14 ships in the fleet around the
world. Introduced as part of special onboard programming developed
in partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine. By May 2018, guests on all ships regardless of
cruising region will have the opportunity to read the latest book
club selection and participate in discussions on board.
The first novel to go fleetwide - "An American Marriage" by
award-winning author Tayari Jones -
was recently announced as the latest selection in Oprah's Book
Club. Guests on board Holland America Line ships will share the
same experience with millions of readers.
"Our guests are fanatical readers, and O's Reading Room
quickly became one of the most popular activities on ships with
O, The Oprah Magazine programming," said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America
Line. "We're excited that we can now offer this experience to all
of our guests. Oprah's personal passion for reading is evident by
the books she chooses, and we're privileged to feature the same
selection as Oprah's Book Club."
Jones is the author of several other novels, including "Leaving
Atlanta," "The Untelling" and "Silver Sparrow." Her writing has
appeared in Tin House, The Believer, The
New York Times and
Callaloo. A member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers,
she is a recipient of the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, Lifetime
Achievement Award in Fine Arts from the Congressional Black Caucus
Foundation, United States Artist Fellowship, NEA Fellowship and
Radcliffe Institute Bunting Fellowship.
Jones is scheduled to join Holland America Line's March 3, 2018, O, The Oprah Magazine's
Adventure of Your Life Cruise" to the Caribbean aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. She
embarks with a collection of the magazine's editors and visionaries
who will share stories, inspire guests and impart their knowledge
through special programming. O, The Oprah Magazine's books
editor Leigh Haber will be on board
to lead the discussion of "An American Marriage" with Jones during
O's Reading Room.
On non-theme cruises, guests who are interested in participating
in O's Reading Room can bring "An American Marriage" on
board. Book club discussions are led by a member of the ship's
staff, and selections change periodically throughout the year. The
latest O's Reading Room selection is listed on Holland
America Line's website on the O, The Oprah Magazine's Year
of Living Well page.
Holland America Line and O,
The Oprah Magazine Partnership
Holland America Line and O, The Oprah Magazine's
exclusive partnership unites the soul-stirring power of travel with
O's deep commitment to connection and personal growth. Two
remaining Adventure of Your Life Cruises with Holland America Line
and O, The Oprah Magazine also will feature members of the
magazine's editorial team, along with visionaries to be announced.
The remaining cruises depart Aug. 11,
2018, on a seven-day Alaska
itinerary and Oct. 28, 2018, on a
seven-day Caribbean sailing.
To further enhance the programming, more than 300 Holland
America Line cruises sailing in North
America this year offer a variety of engaging activities
developed with the magazine's editors including meditation,
exercise, healthy eating, the onboard book reading room and
more.
For more information, contact a travel professional, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/akujk63n.
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America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships
offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations, Cuba cruises and exotic Australia/New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada and New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
ms Koningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle-class
ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in
December 2018. A third Pinnacle-class
ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company is undergoing $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah
Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations
Café presented by The New York Times;
and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining
experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus
that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed
Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefs who design dishes
exclusively for our guests.
CONTACT:
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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EMAIL:
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