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Holland America Line Hosts 21st Annual South Florida Business Leaders’ Luncheon for Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades

Bob L. Moss, chairman and CEO of Moss & Associates, honored at the event

Seattle, Wash., Nov. 16, 2016 — Holland America Line hosted the 21st annual South Florida Business Leaders' Luncheon for the Seafarers' House aboard ms Zuiderdam Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Holland America Line President Orlando Ashford was in attendance to celebrate the long-standing partnership with the local organization that supports seafarers coming into Port Everglades, Florida. During the event, Seafarers' House honored Bob L. Moss, the 2016 Business Leader of the Year.

"The crew are the heart of our cruise experience, and Seafarers' House continues to offer them exceptional support when our ships are at Port Everglades," said Ashford. "Seafarers' House makes an incredible impact on our crew members, giving them a home away from home, somewhere to turn for guidance and a place to relax; and we are a proud community partner today and every day."

Honoree Moss is chairman and CEO of Moss & Associates, a construction firm that has been responsible for award-winning projects across the United States such as several Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas and Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In South Florida his work includes Marlins Park and Nova Southeastern University's Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center.

"We appreciate the relationship that we have built with Holland America Line over the years, and we are grateful that our partnership allows us to continue providing services to so many deserving crew members," said Lesley Warrick, executive director of Seafarers' House. "Our annual luncheon onboard a Holland America Line ship is a highlight of the year. Many thanks to Holland America Line for another fantastic event and for its generous cruise donation that we raffled off to raise funds.

"All of us at Seafarers' House were especially excited at this year's luncheon because we were able to recognize our friends from Holland America Line for more than two decades of support and $1 million raised during that time. We cannot begin to express our profound appreciation for the company's care for our mission and the crewmembers we serve."

Seafarers' House at Port Everglades is a multifaith cooperation that is open throughout the year as a safe, friendly place where mariners can connect with their families, relax or get emergency assistance if needed. Seafarers' House offers many services including low-cost international phone calls, free transportation, internet access and counseling services, and also provides recreational facilities.

Seafarers' House hosts as many as 150,000 visits annually by cruise and cargo ship crewmembers. For additional information, visit seafarershouse.org.

About Holland America Line's Charitable Giving

Each year, Holland America Line hosts more than 25 shipboard charity luncheons for nearly 5,000 guests in its home port cities. In addition, Holland America Line and its corporate foundation's charitable-giving programs provide cash sponsorships, in-kind donations, free- and reduced-fare cruise donations for nonprofit fundraising events, donations of usable shipboard items around the world, employee volunteerism and other philanthropic activities.

For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit 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 more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, delivered in April 2016, as well as a second Pinnacle Class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, due for delivery in November 2018.

The company recently announced $300 million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand their knowledge onboard at an America's Test Kitchen show; Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times and Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our guests.