Sinterklaas — the Dutch version of Santa Claus — took time from his busy schedule to pay a visit to Holland America Line’s Seattle headquarters office. The jolly old elf, portrayed by Hans Brinkhoff, who retired from Holland America after 35 years and serves as chairman of De Lijn, even posed for a photo with President and CEO Stein Kruse and staff.

From left: Kelly Clark, President and CEO Stein Kruse, Kathy Fletcher, Karen Marin, Christy Pearson, Gloria Teves, Dee Keegan-Grant.