INTRODUCING OUR 2018 SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES

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1 INTRODUCING OUR 2018 SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES We re delighted to unveil our new Signature Experiences, specially curated encounters currently available on select Canada & New England, Europe, Australia & New Zealand, Asia and South America itineraries before or after your cruise. Created exclusively for Holland America Line guests, each one-of-a-kind experience includes immersive cultural tours, luxurious two-night hotel accommodations and complimentary transfers to your hotel and from your hotel to the ship. EACH EXPERIENCE IS A HOLLAND AMERICA LINE EXCLUSIVE AND INCLUDES An evening event created especially for Holland America Line guests Luxurious two-night hotel accommodations before cruise departure Complimentary transfers to hotel and hotel to ship COMPLIMENTARY FOR SUITE GUESTS Signature Experiences are complimentary for guests who book a suite and are available for purchase for guests in all other stateroom categories. SPACE IS LIMITED. This offer cannot be booked online, so call SAIL HAL ( ) or your Travel Professional today. AP17830

2 OUR EXCLUSIVE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE IN CANADA & NEW ENGLAND Before your Canada & New England cruise departing from Montréal, why not explore your vibrant and beautiful departure city? Your Montréal adventure takes you to the city's most popular sights and behind the velvet rope at one of its leading cultural institutions. A TASTE OF MONTRÉAL OLD & NEW Guests will visit the new Au Sommet Place Ville Marie Enjoy a world-class multimedia experience before experiencing a truly sublime 360-degree vista of Montreal Continue to Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal History and Archaeology Museum, where guests will enjoy a private, after-hours visit and learn about the history of Montréal, followed by a 90-minute informal reception with heavy appetizers and an open bar OUR EXCLUSIVE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE IN BUENOS AIRES Before or after your South America cruise, take a relaxing river cruise through the islands of the Tigre Delta and immerse yourself in the sensuous rhythms, high culture and legendary glamour of Argentina. TIGRE RIVER CRUISE & MUSEUM TOUR River cruise through the islands of the Tigre Delta Exclusive rental of Museo Arte Tigre for a private guided tour The former Tigre Club opened as a museum in 2006 and has an outstanding collection of Argentine paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries Piano, bandoneon and tango dance show Cocktails and three-course dinner Soft drinks, water, wine, coffee, tea

3 ENRICHING CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN ASIA We re excited to announce our new Signature Experiences in Asia! These specially curated evenings are available on select Asia itineraries prior to your departure from Hong Kong or Singapore and include two-night hotel accommodations and complimentary transfers. Created exclusively for Holland America Line guests, they re designed to provide one-of-a-kind encounters in these fascinating and historic cities. AN EVENING AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE Before you embark on your Asia cruise from Singapore, enjoy a privileged behind the velvet rope evening at the National Gallery Singapore, a reception and a true immersion in Chinese culture. An exclusive private tour of the museum s extensive collection of 19th-century through contemporary Southeast Asian art Reception including wine, beer or soft drinks and heavy appetizers Entertainment including a traditional lion dance performance, a snake charmer, henna painter, Chinese calligraphy demonstration and a palm reader A TASTE OF HONG KONG DAI PAI DONG EXPERIENCE Prior to embarking on your Asia cruise from Hong Kong, join us at the magnificent Liang Yi Museum and explore the flavors of one of the world s great cuisines the way the locals do: through Hong Kong s traditional street food. Exclusive culinary event with a wide range of food stalls featuring a mouthwatering assortment of noodles, pan-fried delicacies, hearty soups and delectable desserts, with wine, beer and soft drinks Artisan stalls showcasing Chinese calligraphy, knotting, paper cutting and grasshopper weaving Free souvenir at no extra cost Entertainment provided by a circa 1950s western trio

4 ONE-OF-A-KIND PERFORMANCE IN THE LANDS DOWN UNDER We re delighted to reveal our new Signature Experiences in the Lands Down Under! These specially curated evenings are available on select Australia and New Zealand itineraries prior to your departure and include two-night hotel accommodations and complimentary transfers. Created exclusively for Holland America Line guests, they re designed to provide authentic encounters with fascinating people, places and cultures. DINNER & RECITAL AT THE OPERA HOUSE Before embarking on your cruise in Sydney, experience an unforgettable evening including a delicious three-course dinner, drinks and live classical music performed by two opera singers in the Utzon Room of Sydney s iconic Opera House. Three-course dinner with two options per course Three-hour classic beverage package 25-minute live performance of operatic arias and duets, as well as popular songs from stage and screen, by two opera singers AUCKLAND MUSEUM WITH MĀORI WELCOME Immerse yourself in Māori culture with an exciting after-hours tour of the Auckland Museum; refreshments; and a traditional Māori welcome with haka, a vigorous Māori war dance performed in the museum s stunning foyer. After-hours opening of the Auckland Museum, which tells the story of Auckland and New Zealand 30-minute tour of the gallery Encounter with authentic Māori culture; the Māori group will mingle with guests and pose for photos Heavy appetizers with local wines and beer, as well as orange juice, sparkling water, coffee and tea

5 EXCLUSIVE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES IN FIVE EUROPEAN CITIES All Holland America Line 2018 Europe sailings from the Mediterranean and the fjords of Northern Europe to the Baltics and Transatlantic are now open for booking. We re particularly proud to unveil our new Signature Experiences, specially curated encounters offered before your cruise in one of five fascinating departure cities: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Rome or Venice. AMSTERDAM: AN EVENING AT THE RIJKSMUSEUM Imagine skipping the crowds entirely and relishing one of the world s most renowned art museums with a small, exclusive group of art lovers! Cocktail reception in the museum foyer with light hors d oeuvres Exclusive after-hours tour of the Rijksmuseum Gallery of Honour Three-course dinner in the Café of the Rijksmuseum Transfer to and from the Rijksmuseum by canal boat COPENHAGEN: A NIGHT AT KRONBORG CASTLE To be, or not to be This phrase is certain to come to mind as you tour Kronborg Castle. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Renaissance masterpiece was immortalized by William Shakespeare in Hamlet. Tour of the castle with entertainment actors giving history of Hamlet Heavy appetizers and beverages BARCELONA: AN EVENING AT CASA BATLLÓ Enjoy a private tour of a Barcelona architectural treasure. Designed and built by Antoni Gaudí between 1904 and 1906, Casa Batlló is a masterpiece of shape, color and light, and a marvel of ornamental design. Private tour of the building including heavy appetizers and drinks Entertainment Son de Cajon flamenco fusion music

6 EXCLUSIVE SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES IN FIVE EUROPEAN CITIES VENICE: AN EVENING ON THE GRAND CANAL Imagine being entertained by Venetian nobility in a 16th-century palace overlooking Venice s Grand Canal! In this opulent and historic setting, your clients will spend an unforgettable evening. Transfer from the ship by motor launch to the water door of the palace The Countess or a member of the noble family will join the guests Enjoy drinks and heavy appetizers accompanied by Venetian music A NIGHT OUT IN ANCIENT ROME Toast the beginning of a magical evening on the terrace of the Casa dei Cavalieri di Rodi (House of the Knights of Rhodes) overlooking the Roman Forum before departing for an exclusive tour of the Colosseum. Heavy appetizers plus Prosecco, white and red wine, water, coffee Evening, after-hours tour of the Colosseum with an elite Colosseum guide COMPLIMENTARY FOR SUITE GUESTS Signature Experiences are complimentary for guests who book a suite and are available for purchase for guests in all other stateroom categories. SPACE IS LIMITED. This offer cannot be booked online, so call SAIL HAL ( ) or your Travel Professional today. SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES PACKAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS *Signature Experience offers are based on promo HT. Offers are valid on suite bookings on select 2018 Europe sailings. Offer includes a two-night hotel stay in applicable city for 1st and 2nd guests. Some 3rd sharing stateroom with 1st and 2nd guests may also be eligible. Hotel accommodations will be determined by Holland America Line. Offer includes airport to hotel and hotel to ship transfers. Signature Experiences are available for purchase on other stateroom categories. For more information about our stateroom categories and suite descriptions, and to view deck plans and for full terms and conditions applicable to your cruise, please refer to hollandamerica.com or the appropriate Holland America Line brochure. Signature Experience offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Offers are non-transferable or refundable. Other restrictions may apply. Ships Registry: The Netherlands. AP17830