SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Now through Monday, Nov. 12, Holland America Line is offering special fares on select cruises in honor of Veterans' Day. The rates, which are available to all travelers, start at just $399 per person, double occupancy, for a seven-day Caribbean cruise.

Guests looking to travel the globe also can take advantage of special fares to other destinations as well. Mexico cruise rates start at $499 per person; Alaska, Canada/New England and Holiday cruises start at $599 per person; Europe and trans-Atlantic itineraries start at $699 per person; South America cruises start at $799 per person; Asia-Pacific rates begin at $899 per person, and Alaska CruiseTours, Hawaii/Tahiti and Australia/New Zealand cruises start at $999 per person. Special Panama Canal rates begin at $1,399 per person.

For more information about the special cruise fares and Holland America Line, contact a travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com and click on the banner announcement.

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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 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; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal.

Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $540 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 Cafe 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.

World's Leading Cruise Lines
Holland America Line is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.  Visit us at www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.

SOURCE Holland America Line