SEATTLE, June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen today announced a spectacular lineup of guest chefs who will participate in the Line's new Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine. More than 50 guest chefs per year will provide cooking demonstrations in new state-of-the-art onboard show kitchens. Pictured from left to right are: Brad Thompson, Chef at Mary Elaine's; Aaron Sanchez, Chef at Paladar; Michelle Bernstein, Executive Chef of MB restaurant, Co-host of "Melting Pot"; Jacques Torres, Chocolatier Extraordinaire; Johnny Iuzzini, Executive pastry Chef at Jean Georges.

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About Holland America Line (a division of Carnival Corporation and plc )

In 2005, Holland America Line's fleet of 12, five-star, premium ships are offering nearly 500 cruises from 27 home ports -- 17 in North America. Itineraries range in length from two to 116 days, visit all seven continents and offer the most extensive selection of ports the line has ever visited on cruises to the Caribbean and Panama Canal (175), Alaska (134), Canada/New England (18), and longer, exotic voyages to Europe (45), Mexico (43), Hawaii/Asia/Pacific (20), South America (17), and Transatlantic (8), as well as one Grand World Voyage. Recipient of the prestigious International Five Star Diamond Award from The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and the Best Cruise Value Award from the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society, Holland America Line excels at providing consistent gracious and attentive service. For more information, consult a travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit http://www.hollandamerica.com/.

Contact: Rose Abello, Erik Elvejord Phone: 206-281-3535, 206-313-7673 international cell phone Fax: 206-281-0351 E-mail: pr@hollandamerica.com

CONTACT: Rose Abello, or Erik Elvejord, +1-206-281-3535, or
international cell phone, +1-206-313-7673, or main, 1-800-637-5029, or fax,
+1-206-281-0351, or pr@hollandamerica.com, both of Holland America Line

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