Oosterdam To Sail Maiden Voyage!
Ray Goldenberg
I received this press release from Holland America and thought it
would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
they are available on my web site.
Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com
HOLLAND AMERICA'S OOSTERDAM TO SAIL MAIDEN VOYAGE, FIRST OF FOUR
BALTIC INTINERARIES, ON AUG. 3, 2003
Seattle, WA- March 11, 2003
Holland America Line today announced a revised maiden voyage date of
Aug. 3, 2003 for the ms Oosterdam, the second of the line's
Vista-class ships. The 1,848 passenger Oosterdam's maiden voyage will
depart London (Harwich) on August 3, 2003. The ship's first two
scheduled sailings, Jul. 10 and Jul. 22, have been cancelled.
"The Oosterdam is the first Holland America ship to sail its maiden
voyage from Europe in five years," said A. Kirk Lanterman, Chairman
and CEO, Holland America Line. "This additional time provides an
opportunity to showcase the ship to the European market and ensure
that the crew and ship enter service at the highest possible
standard."
Guests who had booked passage on Jul. 10 or Jul. 22 will be able to
choose from many alternate sailing dates, including the Oosterdam's
four remaining Baltic itineraries. Guests scheduled on the canceled
sailings who rebook will also receive cabin upgrades and shipboard
credits. Agents will earn a re-booking fee of up to $500 per cabin.
Agents are encouraged to call (800) 391-6256 for more information.
The Oosterdam will now sail a total of four Baltic cruises between
London and Copenhagen with departures through Sept. 8. Its 12-day
itinerary includes Oslo, Norway; Arhus, Denmark; Warnemunde, Germany;
Visby, Sweden; Estonia; St. Petersburg; Helsinki; and Stockholm. On
Sept. 20, the Oosterdam offers a 12-day "European Capitals" cruise
from London to Rome, followed by four Western Mediterranean sailings
between Rome-Lisbon or Venice-Lisbon on Oct. 2, 14, 26 and Nov. 7. The
remarkable "European Capitals" cruise highlights the history-steeped
cities of Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Lisbon, Seville and Monte Carlo.
The Oosterdam concludes its Europe cruise season with a 14-day
transatlantic sailing Nov. 19 from Lisbon to Ft. Lauderdale.
At 85,000 tons, HAL's "Project Vista" series of premium ships are the
largest ever built for the company. They also boast a passenger space
ratio of 46, keeping the company firmly placed as the leader in
premium cruising.
The Vista-class ships feature innovative "exterior elevators," located
on both sides of the vessel and vertically transversing 10 decks,
providing guests with panoramic sea views. The ships also include a
wide range of spacious accommodation categories. About 85 percent of
the staterooms feature an ocean view, with approximately 80 percent of
those offering private verandahs.
The 951-foot-long ships build upon the hallmarks of the Holland
America brand, displaying extensive multi-million-dollar art
collections and a signature Waterford Crystal centerpiece in the
ship's atrium. The vessels feature numerous dining options, from
elegant full-service meals to casual Lido service and an upscale
gourmet restaurant. The ships also will continue other trademark
features of Holland America ships, including the Explorers Lounge,
Ocean Bar, an exterior covered promenade deck encircling the entire
ship, a large Lido pool with a retractable dome, and Holland America's
signature "Crow's Nest" observation lounge.
About Holland America Line
Holland America is cruising's premium leader providing unsurpassed
value, renowned service and quality, industry leading worldwide
itineraries and responsible corporate stewardship. In 2003, Holland
America's fleet of twelve, five-star, premium ships will offer 447
premium cruises on industry-leading itineraries to all seven
continents and will sail from 15 North American home ports. By 2006
Holland America will increase its capacity by 34 percent- and its
fleet to a total of 15 ships- with the introduction of three
additional 85,000-ton, 1,848-passenger Vista Class ships, the largest
ever built for Holland America Line. The line offers the only trip
cancellation program in the industry that offers cash back for
canceling for any reason prior to 24 hours before departure.
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world in the 2002 "Travel
& Leisure" magazine "World's Best" Awards and the 2002 Conde Nast
Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Holland America is a member of the
exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance.
For more information, consult a professional travel agent.
Paul
Edgar/Ray modified another Press Release.
He completely deleted the last sentence of the actual release and inserted
his own at the end. The last line of the actual release should
read:
"For more information, consult a professional travel agent, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com"
Compare that to Edgar/Ray's version
After doing his unauthorized editing, he reposted the altered document as if
it were the real Press Release!
The unmodified Press Release can be found at:
http://www.hollandamerica.com/aboutus/news/press/3oost031.htm
If you use a Travel Agent, pick an honest one.
Sincerely
THE SLEAZE POLICE
"Ray Goldenberg" <r...@lighthousetravel.com> wrote in message
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Phil
I guess you love to be placed in the same boat as Paul.
You have read what RTC thinks on this matter and how press releses work.
But I forgot you think you are a expert on this.
Time to say Plonk....
Phil
Tom wrote:
> In article <sbdu6vk2ul6fim2oc...@4ax.com>, Ray Goldenberg
> <r...@lighthousetravel.com> wrote:
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> Tom
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Paul
We have your opinion on how Press Releases work.
The problem is, excepting for you and Edgar/Ray, no one else in the business
world believes that information contained in Press Releases can be deleted
or altered by a third party and then re-released as if it were the original.
In any event, Egar/Ray undoubtedly appreciates support from you and the
other Ray groupies.
"Phil" <webm...@seacruisechat.con> wrote in message
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Johnny
"Tom" <T...@eddrzu.edu> wrote in message
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>
>
>
> "For more information, consult a professional travel agent, call
> 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com"
>
>
> --
> Tom
>
> If you want to use a travel agent, find an honest one.
Paul
So what's your favorite Carnival ship?
"Johnny" <Johnnyj...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Johnny
"Paul" <slin...@erols.com> wrote in message
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Dick Goldhaber
that he is still alive and well and posting and offering nothing of value.
I don't know who "Tom" is but if he is a friend of the "Goober King" then I
will killfile him as well.
How about this.....
If you have a problem with what Ray posts, and I will repeat this for those
who do not know me, Ray is not my TA and most likely never will be, killfile
Ray and allow the rest of us to read what is going on without the petty
bull$hit of whether he "alters" the information.
Of course he does. That is the price that we pay for having him do all of
the down and dirty work which we then use to book a cruise through whomever
we choose.
If we use Ray, then good for Ray.
I have never suffered any pain from having Ray Goldenberg "twist" my arm.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
video...@comcast.net
"Johnny" <Johnnyj...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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bissonm
Paul wrote:
> WRONG TOM!
>
> We have your opinion on how Press Releases work.
>
> The problem is, excepting for you and Edgar/Ray, no one else in the business
> world believes that information contained in Press Releases can be deleted
> or altered by a third party and then re-released as if it were the original.
>
> In any event, Egar/Ray undoubtedly appreciates support from you and the
> other Ray groupies.
>
Paul,
Again, if it bothers you why not check with HAL. If they don't like it,
I'm sure they'll put an end to it. If it doesn't bother them, it's
probably not your concern.
-Monte
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Tim Messenger
Please provide proof that Ray did not have authorization to edit the press
release. At the very least, you could reply without including the entire
post and save the rest of us from having to download the entire message
numerous times.
"Paul" <slin...@erols.com> wrote in message
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Kevin and Sue Mullen
better....sue
Paul
Just like I'm an astronaut!
"Johnny" <Johnnyj...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Paul
Remember this one:
"Dick Goldhaber" <video...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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This is my notice that I will no longer reply to "Paul", but that I disagree
with anything that he floats as the "truth".
-
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
video...@comcast.net
And remember my response:
"Dick is going to quit responding. He will continue to post here.
See in the real world, nobody pays any attention to guys like Dick. Here
people respond to his posts making him feel important so he'll never go away
What kind of life is that?
Paul"
Seems my prediction is true isn't it old boy.
Your friend
Paul
"Dick Goldhaber" <video...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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Paul
You should be aware it is virtually impossible to prove a negative (prove I
didn't read a particular message on this newsgroup). Rather one proves
positives -- i.e. provide definitive proof that Ray has authorization from
empowered officials at all the cruise lines to modify their Press Releases.
But Ray claims he receives "special" Press Releases. Different from the
ones that go to other Travel Agents (I've checked), different from the ones
released to the general public, and different from the ones posted on the
cruise line websites.
These "Ray only" Press Releases have entire paragraphs deleted when compared
with the public version! And they also provide authorization exclusively to
Ray to make whatever changes he chooses and then re-release the document!
You can believe that if you want to.
Paul
"Tim Messenger" <twmes...@delnet.net> wrote in message
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Dick Goldhaber
Sorry, I only see Paul's messages when someone like you copies them. I have
Paul killfiled so that none of his messages are ever seen by me.
I see his bull$hit when someone like you repeats it.
Paul claims to be a CCL stockholder who hates the people who cruise his
cruise line.
Paul claims to be far above the class of people who cruise on Carnival,
referring to them as "Goobers".
Paul has something against Ray Goldenberg which makes him attack every
message that Ray writes.
I am at a loss to explain Paul's logic except that it just annoys the hell
out of those of us who use this group as a way of obtaining information.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
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"Tim Messenger" <twmes...@delnet.net> wrote in message
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Dick Goldhaber
Someone e-mailed me that the troll had appears to have had an apoplexic fit
when he thought that I had answered him.
Not a chance, but I appreciate those who tell me what this moron is saying
about me.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
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Paul
I like this new tactic. You don't read my posts. You only read Email from
others containing my posts. Yeah, right Dick, people Email you copies of my
posts on RTC -- sure they do
Now Dick, remember your promise buddy. I expect you to stick to your word.
"Dick Goldhaber" <video...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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This is my notice that I will no longer reply to "Paul", but that I disagree
with anything that he floats as the "truth".
-
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
video...@comcast.net
So next time all those people personally Email you my postings (sure they do
Dick) just ignore them,
Your friend
Paul
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