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Holland America Line scoops award
World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS) members have named Holland America Line as the Best Overall Cruise Value in the industry.
This accolade is the 16th year in a row that Holland America has taken top place after being voted on by thousands of cruisers who belong to the WOCLS and who average two cruises per year.
Thomas Cassidy, editor of Ocean and Cruise News, says, “Some of the elements that combine to make Holland America Line the best overall cruise value include its effort to continually improve such as its fleet wide Signature of Excellence upgrades, the impeccable appearance of its ships, its friendly well-trained Indonesian and Filipino crew, the extra effort to properly train and supervise its staff, the more extensive choice of dinner menus … and all the little extras such as canvas tote bags, hot hors d’oeuvres at cocktail time, a no-charge ice cream bar and later lunch hours when in port.”
“I’m delighted and honored to again have Holland America Line recognised by the members of the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society,” said Stein Kruse, president and CEO. “Our investment in Signature of Excellence enhancements has helped keep Holland America Line at the top of the premium cruise market and we will continue to advance our brand in the coming year with the addition of the new ms Eurodam.”
Signature of Excellence enhancements include features such as the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom upgrades highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner’s Dream Beds.
Holland America Line has 14 ships cruising the world.
For more information please visit: www.hollandamerica.com
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