Select longer voyages through mid-April rescheduled for 2022;
Cruises of eight days or more calling in the U.S. for next year
also not sailing
SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2020 /CNW/ -- As Holland America Line
continues to prepare and develop its plans to meet
the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order issued by the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the company is
extending its pause of cruise operations for all departures through
March 31, 2021. The line also will
cancel select longer voyages, and cruises of eight days or longer
that call in the United States
until Nov. 1, 2021.
Cruises impacted by this pause in operation are:
- All cruise departures from Jan. 1
through March 31, 2021.
- Cruises of eight days or more that call at a U.S. port through
Nov. 1, 2021.
- Select longer voyages in Asia,
Australia/New Zealand and South America through mid-April 2021. Some departures will be
rescheduled to comparable dates in 2022.
Guests and their travel agents are being notified of the
cancellations and options for Future Cruise Credits and
rebooking.
Holland America Line has begun to
prepare ships and implement procedures to meet all requirements for
approval to sail following the pause. More details on the company's
return to cruise will be announced as soon as possible.
Guests Automatically Receive Bonus Future Cruise
Credit
Guests with impacted cruises canceled through March 31 automatically will be canceled, and no
action is needed when opting for the Future Cruise Credit (FCC).
All guests will receive an FCC per person as follows:
- Paid in Full: Those who have paid in full will receive
125% FCC of the base cruise fare paid to Holland America Line.
- Not Paid in Full: Those with bookings not paid in full
will receive an FCC of double the amount of their deposit. The
minimum FCC is $100 and the maximum
will be an amount up to the base cruise fare paid.
The FCC is valid for 12 months from the date of issue and
may be used to book sailings departing through Dec. 31, 2022. Non-cruise fare purchases --
such as shore excursions, gifts, dining and spa -- will not be
transferred to a new booking and will be refunded to the original
form of payment. Other funds such as air fares paid to Holland
America Line may be transferred to a new booking or will
automatically be refunded via the method of payment used to
purchase the services.
Longer Voyages Through April
2021 to Sail in 2022
Guests booked on several longer voyages to South America aboard Westerdam,
Asia aboard Noordam and
Australia/New Zealand aboard Oosterdam will be
rebooked to similar dates and itineraries in 2022. Those booked on
the Voyage of the Vikings cruise, scheduled to depart July 9, 2021, aboard Zaandam, will move to
a similar date in 2022.
All guests moving to a new voyage in 2022 will receive a
$150 per person shipboard credit,
protected pricing and equivalent stateroom category.
Full Refund Option Also Available
Guests who prefer a 100% refund of monies paid to Holland
America Line can visit the Cancellation Preferences
form to indicate this preference no later than Dec. 31, 2020.
The above options are not applicable to guests booked on a
charter sailing. Other booking and cancellation conditions and
policies may apply if the cruise was not booked through Holland
America Line. See the terms and conditions in the Cancellation
Preferences form for all details.
Holland America Line previously
paused global cruise operations and canceled all departures on all
ships through Dec. 31, 2020, and
select Hawaii and Grand Voyage
itineraries for early 2021.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home
page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been
exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to
offer adventures to Alaska and the
Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its
fleet of premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries
around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A
third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will
join the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized
travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music
Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland
America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous
chefs.
In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently
assessing enhanced health and safety protocols and how they may
impact future cruises. Actual offerings may vary from what is
displayed. Stay updated on current Travel Advisories and Health
& Safety protocols.
CONTACT:
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Erik
Elvejord
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029,
206-626-9890
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EMAIL:
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pr@hollandamerica.com
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