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Agents Experience Holland America’s M.S. Rotterdam in Dublin Port

Paying a visit to Dublin port this week was the flagship of the Holland America Line, M.S. Rotterdam, and the cruise line utilised the visit to host a group of top travel agents to lunch and a presentation on board.

Karen Hogan,Just Split with Mary King,Travelsavers  and Nicola York on the M.S.Rotterdan.
Karen Hogan, JustSplit.com, with Mary King, Travelsavers, and Nicola York on the M.S. Rotterdam

Holland America has a fleet of 15 mid-size ships and annually offers more than 500 cruises to 415 ports of call in 98 countries. The line also has a new ship on order for delivery in February 2016.

Lisa Croke joined Kevin Brady,Trailfinders,Jessiac Holdin Holland America and James Malone,Rathgar Travel for lunch.
Lisa Croke joined Kevin Brady, Trailfinders; Jessica Holding, Holland America Line; and James Malone, Rathgar Travel, for lunch

The M.S. Rotterdam has capacity for 1,404 guests and offers a wide range of culinary choices across a multiplicity of dining locations onboard. There is even a dedicated ‘Martini Bar’ for those who like it stirred but not shaken.

Elaine Massey,Marble City Travel,Emma Black,Thos Cook in Lisburn,Richard Cullen,Killeny Travel and Emily Pond ,Holland America line.
Elaine Massey, Marble City Travel; Emma Black, Thomas Cook in Lisburn; Richard Cullen, Killiney Travel; and Emily Pond, Holland America Line

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK and Ireland gave an insightful media briefing onboard. The CLIA has 45 cruise line members and more than 1,700 travel agents  members in the UK and Ireland.

Andy Harmer, the CLIA Director, said that the organisation provides support to its trade members to grow their cruise business and to grow profits.

Andy Harmer,Director for CLIA uk & Ireland.
Andy Harmer, Director, CLIA UK & Ireland

They have designated the week beginning on 27th September to be Pan European Cruise Week, with the objective of putting a focus on cruising. They also provide an online learning facility, which on completion gives accreditation by the London-based City & Guilds.

Andy went on to say that river cruising has grown by 22% in the last year.

The magnificent clock tower which greets guests in the atrium on the M.S. Rotterdam.
The magnificent clock tower that greets guests in the atrium on the M.S. Rotterdam

The M.S. Rotterdam offers one of the highest guest to space ratios in its class – 47.1. The ship has $2 million collection of fine antiques and artwork themed on Dutch exploration.

Holland America's marketing manager for the UK and Ireland, Andrea Perkins with the Summer 2015 Cruise Holidays brochure.
Holland America’s Marketing Manager for the UK and Ireland, Carly Perkins, with the Summer 2015 Cruise Holidays brochure

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