Holland America Line Launches New Employment Entertainment Website

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE LAUNCHES NEW ENTERTAINMENT EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE

Entertainment professionals can now access employment resources through new website

Seattle, WA, October 16, 2008 ’Äì Holland America Line announced today the launch of a new employee website for entertainment professionals interested in shipboard employment. The website provides in-depth job descriptions, requirements and links to application forms with an additional section for newly hired entertainment employees. Job listings are for performers, musicians, technicians and cruise staff.

’ÄúWe designed this employee website to attract and retain skilled staff,’Äù said Bill Prince, director, entertainment for Holland America Line. ’ÄúThis will appeal to more of the premium type of talent we want at our cruise line.’Äù

Divided into five categories, the website provides a brief overview of each genre of entertainment with subdivisions for specific positions. Current job openings are listed under the application section while company and destination information are available through links at the bottom of the website.

With a creative team winning more Tony, Emmy, Grammy and Oscar nominations than any other cruise line, Holland America Line’Äôs entertainment department engages performers and other talent from two days to a renewing four-month contract. For more information, visit www.hollandamerica.com/entertainment.