Olivia, the lifestyle company that connects, transforms and celebrates the lives of lesbians as well as their families and friends, today announced the addition of singer k.d.lang to its Boston to Montreal itinerary scheduled for July 2004. In her first-ever Olivia appearance, k.d. lang will perform two shows - one in Boston and the other in Provincetown during the cruise scheduled for July 3-10, 2004. With the addition of lang, a multi-grammy winner, Olivia continues its commitment to bringing great entertainment to its vacations while creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for its passengers.

"We are thrilled to have k.d. lang join us for a concert aboard our Boston to Montreal cruise in 2004," Amy J. Erret, Olivia CEO, said. "This trip is very special for us as it marks the first time that Olivia will be offering guests the opportunity to participate in a wedding ceremony in Boston. At the same time, we are honored to have such a distinguished singer as k.d. lang perform on this landmark trip."

"I am excited for my first Olivia performance and the chance to share my music with such an inspiring group of women," said k.d. lang.

Aboard Holland America's five-star 1200-passenger ms Maasdam, Olivia guests will have the opportunity to attend the k.d.lang performance in Boston and Provincetown. The cruise begins in Boston, Massachusetts, with its first stop in Provincetown. The cruise will continue through to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec City, and Montreal. For those interested in tying the knot, Olivia will be offering vacation stretcher packages that include a romantic marriage ceremony in Boston.

Rates start at $1099 and are per person based on double occupancy. The most up-to-date information on all Olivia vacations can be found on the company's website at www.olivia.com