Exclusive ‘BBC Earth Experiences’ rolling out across Holland America Line fleet
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Guests on Holland America Line ships can now experience more of the world’s natural wonders, test their knowledge of the planet and participate in some family-friendly competition through the cruise line’s exclusive partnership with BBC Earth.
These unique performances and interactive programmes are currently available on ms Koningsdam, ms Noordam,ms Rotterdam, ms Oosterdam, ms Zuiderdam and ms Eurodam and will be rolled out to the rest of the fleet (except ms Prinsendam) by March 2017.
The new offerings immerse guests in BBC Earth’s award-winning, captivating experiences. A highlight is “Frozen Planet Live,” an innovative concert based on the BBC Earth “Frozen Planet” television series. “Frozen Planet Live,” on each ship’s main stage, features live musicians playing a special orchestrated musical score by award-winning composer George Fenton as the images unfold on screen.
Guests are taken on an emotional and evocative journey into the wilderness of the Polar Regions, where life thrives in the most extraordinary conditions. Additional activities include “Inside Earth” documentary films, gameshows, trivia, children’s activities and BBC Earth feature cruises.
Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line’s president, said, “Since announcing the BBC Earth partnership, we have been looking forward to launching the programming on board; and now that it’s rolling out across the fleet it’s even more engaging and visually powerful than we imagined.
“Our guests are destination seekers with a desire to learn more and know more when they are cruising with us. ‘BBC Earth Experiences’ bring them to the most remote corners of the world in an incredibly innovative way.”
Guests wanting to test their knowledge can participate in the fun and entertaining “What on Earth!” family game show, bringing the entire world of BBC Earth to life in a new format. This show uncovers all that’s weird, wonderful and obscure in our natural world.
Junior cruisers can get in on the adventure as well with BBC Earth’s countdown fact shows, specifically developed “BBC Earth for Club HAL Tweens.” Kids will discover amazing facts about animals, dinosaurs and sea creatures.
To celebrate Holland America Line 70th anniversary of exploring Alaska, a new BBC Earth Alaska show will be developed for the 2017 Alaska cruise season. Show details will be revealed in early 2017.
Guests who want a deeper BBC Earth experience can join select feature cruises each year. Guests will discover what happens behind the scenes on BBC Earth’s groundbreaking documentaries by sailing with producers, cameramen and presenters.
These BBC Earth experts will host master classes and question-and-answer sessions in their field so guests can learn directly from the show’s creators.
In 2017 four BBC Earth feature cruises have been scheduled. Featured guest talent will be announced at a later date. Feature cruises include:
– January 29, ms Koningsdam — 7-day eastern Caribbean departure roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.
– April 7, ms Oosterdam — 18-day Panama Canal transit from Tampa to San Diego.
– July 8, ms Maasdam — 7-day Canada and New England cruise from Montréal to Boston.
– October 27, ms Volendam — 14-day Taiwan and Japan sailing from Shanghai to Hong Kong.
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