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HAL expands travel agent ship visit programme
Holland America Line will host eight travel agent ship visits this year.
The cruise line is offering a total of 430 places, up by 23% on last year.
The visits will take place in Dover, South Queensferry, Liverpool, Belfast, Newcastle and Cork.
The latter two are new for 2024.
There are four ship visits on Nieuw Statendam, ahead of its programme of ex-UK sailings from Dover in 2025, as well as travel agent tours of Rotterdam and Zuiderdam.
The visits will feature a welcome by the Holland America Line trade team, a guided tour and lunch.
Full details on how travel agents can register their interest will be released soon.
Ship visit dates and locations:
Nieuw Statendam, 20 April, Dover
Rotterdam, 26 April, Dover
Nieuw Statendam, 19 June, South Queensferry
Rotterdam, 21 June, South Queensferry
Nieuw Statendam, 26 June, Liverpool
Nieuw Statendam, 18 July, Newcastle
Zuiderdam, 8 August, Cork
Zuiderdam, 10 August, Belfast
Karen Farndell, Director Sales & Marketing, said: “Following feedback we received regarding our 2023 ship visit programme, we have decided to go one better and provide even more opportunities for agents.”
“These visits are crucial in helping the trade broaden their knowledge and understand what makes Holland America Line unique in the market.”
“As we prepare to offer ex-UK sailings from Dover in 2025, it’s even more vital we give agents the information they need.”
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