Microsoft Digital Workshops rolls across Holland America fleet

Holland America Line has announced schedule details of their popular Microsoft Digital Workshops. The program began last April and soon became very popular with guests. It has now been put into place on five of Holland America Line’s ships, ms Amsterdam, ms Oosterdam, ms Westerdam, ms Eurodam and ms Noordam with a further seven ships to be completed by 27 May 2009.

“The Microsoft Digital Workshops have become among the most popular activities for all ages on our ships,” says Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “The relationship with Microsoft has been fantastic and we are looking forward to having this well-received program across most of the fleet.”
“We are thrilled that passengers of Holland America Line are finding value in the Microsoft Digital Workshops,” said Chip Wood, group manager, Consumer Segment Marketing, Microsoft Corp. “Providing guests with a comfortable environment where they can learn how to create, edit and share digital memories is a fun and unique way for Windows to enhance the cruise experience.”
The onboard workshops are offered complimentary and are led by Microsoft-trained ‘techsperts’ who demonstrate state of the art technology, enabling all levels of camera and computer users to take better photos, make movies, edit and share scrapbooks and share digital memories. Guests have the chance to learn how to share their digital memories through email, blogging and social networking so that friends and family back home are view their cruise experience even before they get home.
Guests on board Holland America Cruise Line ships can decide to attend all or just some of the multiple workshops which are held daily. The program has its own dedicated area on each ship. Microsoft Digital Workshops will begin with the cruise dates and ships listed below:
ms Zaandam, Jan 21, 2009 in Hawaii
ms Maasdam, Jan 30, 2009 in Caribbean
ms Zuiderdam, Feb 17, 2009 in Caribbean
ms Ryndam, Mar 5, 2009 in Mexico
ms Veendam, April 27, 2009 in Panama Canal
ms Statendam, May 10, 2009 in Alaska
ms Volendam, May 27, 2009 in Alaska