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Seattle, May 5, 2009– Holland America Line announced today that it has reserved some of the best seats on the floodlit Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle to provide booked guests a bird’s-eye view to one of the most celebrated events in the world: The Edinburgh Military Tattoo. With more than 1,000 performers, featuring Tongan musicians, an all-male Canadian choir, the Indian Navy and entertainers of the Royal Academy of Music and Drama, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo will celebrate its 60th anniversary while also paying a 250th birthday anniversary tribute to Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns. The Edinburgh Military program, which takes place on Aug. 13 while the ms Eurodam overnights in Edinburgh, Scotland, will be available only on the 16-day, Northern Isles Adventure, departing Aug. 11 from Copenhagen, Denmark.
“Holland America Line’s commitment to providing our guests with unique and memorable shore excursions is demonstrated once again with this one-of-a-kind shore opportunity,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “And guests will be able to experience this incredible event from the vantage point of the best reserved seating available.”
Northern Isles Adventure
Guests who book the 16-day Northern Isles Adventure will board Eurodam in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Aug. 11. Besides an overnight in Edinburgh, the vessel will visit Invergordon, Scotland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Ilivileq, Greenland; St. John’s Newfoundland; St.-Pierre & Miquelon; and Sydney and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Signature-class ship will spend five leisurely days at sea and a day of scenic cruising in Prince Christian Sound and Cape Farewell before ending its journey in New York on Aug. 27. Booked guests can reserve their seats for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo—and other excursions for the Northern Isles Adventure sailing—by visiting www.hollandamerica.com.
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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 14 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to 320 ports in more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. A 15th ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, is scheduled to join the fleet in 2010.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 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, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
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