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Holland America Line's Eurodam Extends 2021 Mediterranean Cruise Season and 
              Assumes Previously Scheduled Westerdam Itineraries 
 
       Ship to sail five 12-day itineraries from Italy, Greece or Spain 
 
Seattle, Wash., May 25, 2021 - Following a series of four cruises to Greece in 
summer 2021, Holland America Line's Eurodam will assume the previously 
scheduled cruises of Westerdam that span the Mediterranean. From Sept. 12 
through its Oct. 30 transatlantic departure, Eurodam will offer five 12-day 
itineraries roundtrip from Venice, Italy; between Venice and Piraeus (Athens), 
Greece; Venice and Barcelona, Spain; or from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, 
Florida. Bookings open Thursday, May 27, for these cruises. 
 
Guests who were booked on Westerdam cruises automatically will be rebooked on 
the same departure date aboard Eurodam in a comparable stateroom. As a 
Signature Class vessel, Eurodam has a slightly larger capacity and will be able 
to accommodate all Westerdam guests (Eurodam 2,104; Westerdam 1,964). 
 
Holland America Line previously announced Eurodam would restart cruising in the 
Mediterranean Aug. 15, 2021, and offer three seven-day departures roundtrip 
from Piraeus and one seven-day cruise from Piraeus to Venice. 
 
Mediterranean Cruise Itineraries (all cruises are 12 days): 
 
  * Sept. 12: Venice; Zadar and Hvar, Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro; Argostólion, 
    Crete, Rhodes (overnight), Mykonos and Piraeus (overnight), Greece. 
  * Sept. 24: Piraeus; Istanbul (overnight) and Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; 
    Sarandë, Albania; Dubrovnik, Korcula and Rijeka, Croatia; Koper, Slovenia; 
    Venice (overnight). 
  * Oct. 6: Venice; Katakolon (Olympia), Piraeus, Rhodes (overnight), 
    Santorini  and Crete, Greece; Kotor; Korcula; Venice (overnight). 
  * Oct. 18: Venice (overnight); Dubrovnik; Kotor; Corfu and Katakolon, Greece; 
    Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome), and Livorno (Pisa/Florence), Italy; Cannes 
    and Marseille (Provence), France; Barcelona. 
  * Oct. 30: Barcelona, Cartagena, Malaga (Granada) and Cadiz (Seville), Spain; 
    Lisbon, Portugal; Funchal, Madeira; Ponta Delgada, Azores; Fort Lauderdale. 
 
The 12-day cruises can be combined to form epic 24-day Collectors' Voyages that 
offer in-depth exploration of the region. The Mediterranean itineraries were 
designed to offer nonrepeating ports on back-to-back itineraries to enable 
guests to visit more ports and more countries on one extended voyage. Booking a 
Collectors' Voyage represents a significant savings off booking the two 
itineraries separately. 
 
Immediately following the transatlantic crossing, Eurodam is expected to begin 
its scheduled Caribbean season of cruises roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. From 
November 2021 through March 2022, guests can embark on seven-, 10- and 11-day 
itineraries that explore the eastern, southern and tropical Caribbean, as well 
as partial Panama Canal cruises that spend a day on Gatun Lake. 
 
Cruise and Stay Healthy 
 
These Holland America Line cruises in 2021 to the Mediterranean are available 
for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine 
at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and have proof of 
vaccination. 
 
Holland America Line guests will be required to comply with all health and 
safety protocols in place at the time of departure for travel to and from the 
ship, as well as all onboard protocols and procedures for visiting ports. 
Travelers are encouraged to regularly check hollandamerica.com since updates 
will be posted as new procedures are finalized and existing protocols evolve. 
 
Full details, including information on shore excursions, are being finalized 
and will be shared in the coming weeks at hollandamerica.com. Attractive 
airfares will be available through Holland America Line's FlightEase program. 
Flexible cancellation terms, including COVID-19 Protections, are offered 
through " Book with Confidence" when booked by June 30, 2021, for sailings 
through Dec. 31, 2021. The cruise line's Cancellation Protection Plan allows 
cancellation up to 24 hours in advance of departure. 
 
Fares for Eurodam's 12-day Mediterranean cruises begin at a "Have It All" 
premium package rate of $2,299 per person that includes four high-value 
amenities: two shore excursions, a Signature Beverage Package, one night 
specialty dining in both Pinnacle Grill and Tamarind, and a Wi-Fi Surf Package 
to stay connected throughout the cruise. Cruise-only fares start at $1,699 per 
person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. 
 
Holland America Line previously canceled eight Europe cruises in July and 
August aboard Nieuw Statendam and Volendam, as well as two Caribbean cruises in 
October and November on Eurodam. The Caribbean cancellations were made to 
accommodate the Mediterranean cruises Eurodam will now operate. 
 
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 
1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com. 
 
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About Holland America Line 
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first 
cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. 
Its fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the 
world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class 
ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will join the fleet in July 2021. 
 
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative 
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination 
exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each 
evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from 
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs. 
 
In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently enhancing health and 
safety protocols and how they may impact future cruises. Our actual offerings 
may vary from what is displayed or described in marketing materials. Review our 
current  Cruise Updates,  Health & Safety Protocols and  CDC Travel Advisories. 
 
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CONTACT:  Erik Elvejord 
 
PHONE:    800-637-5029, 206-626-9890 
 
EMAIL:    pr@hollandamerica.com 
 
 
 
 
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