*********************************************************************

Miami November 28, 2005 - Celebrity Cruises will tempt travelers' taste buds once again with its "Savor the Caribbean" series. For the third year, the line known for fine dining is pairing some of the hottest chefs with one of the industry's highest rated ships, Celebrity's Infinity.

The "Savor the Caribbean" series will take place onboard Infinity's seven- night Eastern Caribbean sailings from January 15 through March 12, 2006, with a host of celebrated chefs.

Allen Susser, whose namesake restaurant "Chef Allen's" has been hailed as "the best restaurant south of New York," will be featured on Infinity's March 12th itinerary. Susser was also recently named "Best Chef in the Southeast" by the renowned James Beard Foundation.

Headlining the February 26 cruise, Wilo Benet will illustrate his passion for mixing art and food. His restaurant, "Pikayo," in Puerto Rico's Museum of Art, has been named "San Juan's best eating place" by The New York Times, and selected by Conde Nast Traveler as "one of the 100 most exciting new restaurants in the world."

Giancarla Bodini, chef de cuisine at "Escopazzo" since its debut in 1993, will be the star chef on the January 29 itinerary. Known for mixing her Latin roots with her love of Italian culture, Bodoni has created an eclectic mix of flavors earning her and "Escoppazo" a "Critics' Choice" rating by Food and Wine magazine.

Brian Katz, chef at St. Thomas' "Old Stone Farmhouse," has been twice voted "Best Chef" in St. Thomas. The restaurant also has been honored as "Best Gourmet Restaurant" in St. Thomas, and in 2003, was awarded the "Award of Excellence" by Wine Spectator. Katz will be star "Savor" chef on Infinity's February 12 itinerary.

Edgar Leal developed his culinary style while working in restaurants in his native country of Venezuela, as well as in Spain, Chile, Monaco, New York and Miami. Leal will be the star chef onboard Infinity's January 15 cruise. His new restaurant, "Cacao," was recently named one of the best new restaurants in Miami by the Miami Herald and Florida Trend magazine.

Additionally, guests can book shore excursions that blend the island's culture with its food. For example, in St. Thomas, guests can participate in an intimate cooking class hosted by Chef Brian Katz at the 215-year-old plantation-turned-restaurant, the Old Stone Farmhouse.

While in San Juan, guests can enjoy a tour of Puerto Rico's Museum of Art, followed by a four-course "taste of Puerto Rico" meal specially prepared by Chef Benet. Upon return to Fort Lauderdale, they can book an excursion combining both a brunch and learning experience with Chef Allen Susser at his namesake restaurant, Chef Allen's.

Shore excursions can be purchased online up to 10 days prior to sailing, as well as onboard, if space remains available.

Meanwhile, onboard Infinity, guests can enjoy cooking demonstrations by the featured chef, a Bacardi Caribbean-themed party, wine and rum tastings and lectures.

Departing Fort Lauderdale on alternating Sundays, Infinity will call on Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Nassau, Bahamas.

Seattle November 29, 2005 - Holland America Line recently earned an unprecedented 14th straight designation as Best Overall Cruise Value from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS), as published in Ocean and Cruise News, the society's monthly publication.

"We are very pleased to receive such high recognition as a tremendous value from the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society for the 14th year in a row," said Stein Kruse, president and Chief Executive Officer. "As the top premium cruise line today, we have worked very hard to add even more value to our vacation experience through our Signature of Excellence initiative, which has added upscale amenities, innovative enrichment activities and brand new public areas. These enhancements have significantly raised the bar in the cruise industry today."

WOCLS is a 24-year-old organization comprised of thousands of experienced cruisers who average taking two cruises a year. The society reviews all cruise lines annually and noted that "Holland America Line has consistently offered their passengers more than any other comparable cruise lines and now with their recent fleet-wide Signature of Excellence upgrades and amenities, they definitely offer extraordinary value for cruise travelers."

George Devol, publisher of Ocean and Cruise News, wrote, "Some of the elements that combine to make Holland America Line the best overall cruise value include its Signature of Excellence program, the impeccable appearance of its ships; its friendly crew; the more extensive choice of dinner menus in its main restaurant, alternative restaurant and Lido; and all the little extras such as canvas tote bags, hot hors d'oeuvres at cocktail time, chilled beer glasses, a no-charge ice cream bar and later lunch hours when in port."

Holland America Line also received top marks in the High-Deluxe, 5-Star, Large Ships category during the annual Best Cruise Value awards by the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society.

Signature of Excellence enhancements will be completed on 10 ships at the start of 2006 and all 13 ships by the fall of 2006. The $225 million initiative includes upgrades to the ship's public spaces, service additions, and luxurious amenities in every stateroom. Highlights include the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, the Explorations Cafe powered by The New York Times, the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, and improved youth facilities and programming featuring The Loft and The Oasis teen-only activity areas.

Award-winning Holland America Line also recently received the Best Private Island Award in the Cruise Industry from Porthole Cruise Magazine as well as top awards for the best medium-sized ship in the ms Oosterdam; best facilities for physically challenged passengers; and best Canada/New England, Northern European, and Central American itineraries.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------