Sally Andrews, vice president, public relations, and Stein Kruse, president and CEO, walk along a crew-lined corridor on ms Nieuw Amsterdam as they prepare for the arrival of Her Royal Highness Princess Maxima of the Netherlands who will serve as the ship’s godmother in a naming ceremony Sunday, July 4. Officers and crew were delighted… read more of “Preparing for…”
Today, HAL’s President and CEO Stein Kruse visited us here at the shipyard to check the status of Nieuw Amsterdam. He toured all of the ship’s public spaces, galleys and the engine room with several members of Fincantieri’s senior management, architects and Carnival Corporation Shipbuilding staff.
On March 16, 2010, HAL’s President and CEO Stein Kruse met with Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell at the 26th annual Cruise Shipping Miami convention, the largest international exhibition and conference serving the cruise industry, in Miami Beach, Fla.
Last week, from March 15-18, cruise industry executives, top suppliers, cruise line buyers, travel agents and journalists from across the globe converged in Miami Beach, Fla., for the 26th annual Cruise Shipping Miami event. The convention featured three days of exhibition and four days of conferences covering the state of the industry, shipbuilding and design,… read more of “HAL’S…”
Holland America Line President and CEO Stein Kruse hosted a Neptune Evening for all suite guests including a cocktail party in the Piano Bar and dinner in the Pinnacle Grill. In addition to sharing the latest HAL news such as progress on ms Nieuw Amsterdam and 2011 deployment, Kruse also answered numerous guest questions, toasted… read more of “Suite Guests Enjoy…”
Ship staff went all out in preparing the Appreciation Gala evening in honor of HAL Mariner cruisers. The Mariners appreciated the opportunity to meet HAL’s President and CEO Stein Kruse in person during the event. A presentation of employee service awards celebrated a cumulative 276 years of service by a distinguished and dedicated group of… read more of “Stein Kruse Hosts…”
Because of the historic nature of the day, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has made time in her schedule to meet with the executives of Holland America to show her appreciation for all that Holland America is doing to encourage the hiring and training of Philippine workers for its ships. The chaotic streets of Manila give… read more of “Reporter’s…”
Stein Kruse, president and CEO of Holland America Line, was presented with two separate awards while he was in Miami, Fla., last week attending the Cruise Shipping Miami convention. Holland America Line President and CEO Stein Kruse (left) accepted the 2009 Cruise Vision Award from St. John’s Mayor Dennis O’Keefe at a ceremony at the… read more of “Stein Kruse Accepts…”
