Holland America Line's 'Perfect Day Cruise Sweepstakes' on Facebook Will Award a Lucky Fan a Seven-Day Cruise

SEATTLE, May 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has launched a "Perfect Day Cruise Sweepstakes" on Facebook that will award one lucky fan a seven-day cruise for two in a verandah stateroom to Europe, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Mexico or Alaska. The sweepstakes runs through June 24, 2014, and the winner will be selected in a random drawing in early July.

To enter the contest, new visitors to Holland America Line's Facebook page must "like" the company. Holland America Line fans click on the "Perfect Day Cruise Sweepstakes" tab and complete the simple entry form. Fans have the option to upload a travel photo that captures their idea of a perfect day to share in Holland America Line's Facebook photo gallery. Participants can enter once per day through June 24 for a chance to win the cruise. The sweepstakes is available to persons 18 years of age or older who are legal residents of the United States, District of Columbia, United Kingdom or Canada — except Quebec.

"We strive to make every day on a Holland America Line cruise a perfect one and we're looking forward to seeing how our guests define a perfect day through their own photos," said Richard Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. "Our fans enjoy sharing their travel stories on our Facebook page and this sweepstakes is sure to create extra excitement and engagement within the community."

Holland America Line's Facebook page has more than a million fans with a passion for travel and the company. Fans can take a fun quiz, browse the exciting photo galleries, see the latest photos from "Dancing with the Stars: At Sea," plan a Holland America Line vacation and much more. In the Roll Call tab, fans can connect with fellow travelers on an upcoming cruise. Guests enter the ship and date of their sailing, receive advice and tips on what to do while on their cruise as well as stay in touch with new friends and share photos after their cruise.

For more information about Holland America Line, contact a travel professional or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog.  Access all social media outlets via the Online Communities quick link on the home page at www.hollandamerica.com.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:  CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies.  One- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. The line currently has a new ship on order from Fincantieri shipyard for delivery in February 2016.

Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 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, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, 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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