Because of the continuing rapid escalation of fuel prices, the North American brands of Carnival Corporation, including Holland America Line, have announced an increase to the current fuel supplement from $7.00 to $9.00 (USD) per passenger per day. The fuel supplement on third, fourth and fifth passengers will increase from $2 to $4 (USD) per person per day. The new fuel supplements will apply to all new bookings effective June 12, 2008.

The fuel supplements will not exceed $126 (USD) per person per voyage for the first and second guests and $56 (USD) per person per voyage for the third, fourth and fifth guests in a stateroom.

For bookings made from November 7, 2007 to April, 20, 2008, the initial fuel supplement of $5 (USD) per person per day will apply. For bookings made from April 21, 2008 to June 11, 2008, the fuel supplement of $7 (USD) per person per day will apply, with $2 (USD) per person per day for third, fourth and fifth guests.

The fuel supplement is necessitated by significant rises in fuel prices which have dramatically increased Carnival Corporation's operating costs. We regret having to take this action, but fuel prices continue to increase, and we find it necessary to implement a modest increase in the supplement.

CLIA Statements

Holland America Line is a member of the Cruise Lines International Association Inc. (CLIA). CLIA participates in the regulatory and policy development process and promotes measures that foster a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment. CLIA advocates industry positions to key domestic and international regulatory organizations, policymakers and other industry partners; actively monitors international shipping policy; and develops recommendations to its membership on a wide variety of issues. Focus areas include: safety, public health, environmental responsibility, security, medical facilities, passenger protection and legislative activities.

• The Cruise Industry's Commitment to the Environment
• The Cruise Industry's Environmental Initiatives
• Vessel Sanitation Onboard Cruise Ships
• Where Does Cruise Ship Waste Go?
• The Safest Way to Travel: Cruise Ship Security
• The Safest Way to Travel: Passenger Safety on Cruise Ships
• Medical Care Onboard Cruise Ships

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