Holland America Line’s flagship ms Amsterdam and the intimate explorer, ms Prinsendam, each will sail two Grand Voyages in 2013. In total, the four extensive itineraries feature 322 cruising days, visiting more than 120 ports of call in 65 countries.

Holland America Line recently launched a contest on Facebook that will award one fan a seven-day Alaska cruise for four including two verandah staterooms. The sweepstakes runs through Nov. 30, 2011 and the winner will be selected in December 2011.

Holland America Line’s 2012 Early Advantage Savings program is now available offering guests who book early an opportunity to save up to 50 per cent off brochure fares on select cruises and Alaska CruiseTours.The program also features free and reduced rates for third and fourth guests, as well as savings on 2012 Europe fares.

Cruisers who want to visit a specific part of the world or those with limited time can still experience the exotic ports of call, overnight adventures and unique onboard atmosphere of Holland America Line’s 2012 Grand World Voyage, with eight segments available ranging from 18 to 50 days.

In a move that’s a first for the premium cruise line, Holland America Line will deploy ms Rotterdam from Europe year-round starting in September, 2012, on a series of extended sailings round-trip from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The line selected the homeport of Rotterdam because of the company’s deep historical connection to the city as well its easily accessible location in Northwest Europe.

In a move that’s a first for the premium cruise line, Holland America Line will deploy ms Rotterdam from Europe year-round starting in September, 2012, on a series of extended sailings round-trip from Rotterdam, the Netherlands.