Private
Cabanas offer private havens
Aboard Holland America's ms
Eurodam and ms Nieuw Amsterdam, you
can enjoy the outdoors in the comfort of your own
private haven will delight, in one of the cabanas
located on the Observation and Lido decks.
The airy, tented cabanas are
furnished with modern woven chaises, ottomans and
upholstered settees and are stocked with bathrobes,
plush towels, handheld fans, an Evian spray mister and
iPods® preloaded with great
music for a guests' entertainment. Guests can look
forward to iced fruit skewers in mid-morning and frozen
grapes, chocolate-covered strawberries and a glass of
champagne in the afternoon.
The Retreat (onboard ms
Eurodam) and The Cabana Club (onboard ms Nieuw
Amsterdam) offer a spa-like private area on the
Observation deck, where you can relax and recharge
surrounded by healthy refreshments and luxurious
amenities. Fresh fruit, salads, wraps and juices are
available as well.
The eight Lido cabanas around the
Lido pool offer a private respite in a lively area of
your ship. Lunch can be served upon request from a menu
of poolside favorites from the Terrace Grill or Lido
Restaurant.
Guests looking for additional
options for relaxation while cruising aboard Holland
America's Signature-class ships will love the
exclusivity of a private cabana, which they can rent
daily or for their entire cruise. We are finding that
cabanas make great gift orders. Friends and family
members of our guests are ordering full-cruise cabanas
as a surprise for the cruisers. What a great way to add
a boost to the vacation. There are Caribbean,
Mediterranean, Baltic, and Canada/New England
itineraries to choose from.
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History, nature and culture
converge when you sail on one of Holland
America's Canada & New England cruises. This is where
American independence began, French culture gave rise to
European shops and cafés, and hillside fortresses stand
guard above maritime ports. These itineraries are the
perfect vacations for those wishing to cruise with their
family this summer.
For guests who are history buffs,
they can delight at the spectrum of historical
landmarks, from the Freedom Trail in Boston, the
Fortress of Louisbourg in Sydney, Nova Scotia to Québec
City, one of the oldest European settlements in North
America and the highest-rated port of call by Holland
America Line guests worldwide. They'll also enjoy the
variety of architecture, from the sweeping spires of
Notre Dame Basilica in Montréal to the chance to sip tea
at the beautiful Château Frontenac in Québec City.
Nature enthusiasts will love the
opportunities to explore Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia,
bicycle through Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor and
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Guests will also
enjoy storied Peggy's Cove on the shore of Nova Scotia
and the thundering Montmorency Falls and its
rainbow-rich mists. If you are looking for culture,
you will love the European shops and cafés in Montréal
and Québec City. And watch for unique Inuit artwork in
the galleries of Sydney and Halifax.
Holland America's 7- to 15-Day
Canada & New England itineraries are rich with
experiences for the whole family. You can add a 3rd or
4th guest in the same stateroom with reduced fares,
making this cruise vacation more affordable than ever.
Plus there is as much to do onboard as there is ashore
for family members of all ages. You can choose from two
award-winning ships, ms
Maasdam and ms
Eurodam with departures starting in May and
sailing through October, from convenient ports including
Boston, Montréal, Québec City, New York and Ft.
Lauderdale.
Whichever itinerary and ship you
choose; your spacious ship is a wondrous playground. On
deck there are lavish swimming pools and picturesque
views. Families can share a succulent meal in one of our
kid-friendly dining rooms or pick up a snack in the
Explorations Café, powered by The New York
Times. Teens will love disco parties and
scavenger hunts, while karaoke and video games are at
The Loft for older teens. The ms Maasdam has a
teen-only Oasis sundeck, with hammocks, waterfalls and
privacy. It’s teen heaven! Meanwhile, adults are free to
completely relax with a massage in the Greenhouse Spa &
Salon.
Holland America's Canada & New
England cruises are as diverse and unique as the places
you will visit. Why not sail to Canada & New England and
take advantage of the Family Reunion program. These
cruises are perfect for school-aged children who can
experience living history in person, and be in the same
stateroom with reduced fares on 3rd/4th guests.
Distinctive Voyages
You will love the mix of
fascinating ports, exotic landscapes and exciting
onboard experiences as you sail on one of Holland
America's South America & Amazon itineraries. Each
voyage aboard the ms Veendam
or ms Prinsendam
is either conveniently roundtrip – or starts and ends –
in Ft. Lauderdale.
South America & Amazon
itineraries include an extensive "8-day Amazon
Experience," allowing travelers to witness the
unpredictable power and beauty of the Amazon River,
where they'll cruise the length of the mighty river and
see the famed "meeting of the waters" where two rivers
flow without mixing colors. From rarely-seen birds,
plants and marine life, including distinctive pink
dolphins, flamingos, toucans, and sea and river turtles
to the snow-white sand beaches of remote sites like
Santarem, Boca Da Valeria, Parintins and Alter do Chao,
these voyages are filled with unforgettable adventures.
Guests cross the equator twice, and overnight in Manaus,
the largest city on the Amazon River, nicknamed the
"Paris of the Tropics," where they visit the renowned
jungle Opera House.
During the cruise, guests visit
Devil's Island, part of the three "Iles du Salut" or
"Islands of Salvation" off the coast of French Guiana,
with its lush and tropical setting. They'll delight in
Caribbean destinations like St. Lucia, Barbados, Grand
Turk, Half Moon Cay and Aruba, and make multiple calls
in Brazil, with extended stays in Salvador and Recife.
This cruise is ideal for guests
who want a unique experience. Port collectors will love
the diversity of port calls. Nature lovers will delight
at the many options to glimpse into the bio-diversity
Brazil and the Amazon have to offer. If you love
adventure, you will find many shore excursions ashore
that will take you from the jungles of the Amazon to
snorkeling in the tropical waters of the Caribbean.
Nothing compares to a transit of
the Panama Canal. Panama Canal cruises appeal to cruise
collectors who take pride in "checking off" the world's
great destinations, as well as history buffs and lovers
of exotic landscapes. Plus there's plenty of time on
board to enjoy an array of exciting activities and
luxurious amenities.
The centerpiece of any Panama
Canal itinerary is, of course, the daylight transit
through the Panama Canal itself. Guests experience first
hand the bridge between two worlds and can admire the
colossal undertaking this engineering marvel truly is.
With
itineraries ranging from 14 to 28 days, there's
something to suit everyone. Many itineraries also
offer a two-day Panama Canal experience, including an
overnight on board in Fuerte Amador (Panama City), and
depart from convenient North American ports, including
Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, San Diego, Los Angeles, San
Francisco and Vancouver.
Full-transit sailings also
include scenic cruising in serene Gatún Lake – one of
the largest man-made lakes in the world – and/or
eco-rich Golfo Dulce, an uninhabited stretch of shore
that Costa Rica has declared a national treasure. Here,
rain forests are so dense that many different kinds of
trees crowd onto a single acre. Additionally, nature
lovers will love that more bird species live in this
small area than in the US and Canada combined. Guests
will also enjoy the varied sun-drenched beaches of the
Mexican Riviera including seldom-visited Santa Cruz
Huatulco and Puerto Chiapas.
In 2010 and 2011, the ms
Statendam gives you the chance to transit the
Panama Canal in only 14-days or for a more in-depth
experience, combine two 14-Day itineraries to create the
ultimate Panama Canal cruise – a 28-Day Collectors'
Voyage, with only one repeat port of call on the
itinerary.
On board, a knowledgeable
Explorations team illuminates the art, culture, history
and cuisine of the region, and every transit of the
canal is narrated by an expert commentator, ready to
bring the fascinating landscape and history to life.
Unique shore excursions, including a day among the
Embera Indians of Panama, kayaking in the Panama Canal,
and an aerial tram ride through a Costa Rican forest.
Our five magnificent ships, the
ms Statendam,
ms Ryndam,
ms Zuiderdam,
ms Amsterdam and
ms Westerdam offer you
the largest selection of suites sailing through the
Panama Canal, and a premium onboard experience featuring
the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, the
Culinary Arts Center presented by
Food & Wine Magazine, Exploration Café
powered by The New York Times,
and much more.
Panama Canal cruises are perfect
for those who wish to experience a piece of history and
engineering marvel. Nature-loving guests will enjoy the
opportunities to explore eco-rich Costa Rica, Panama and
Colombia. Details, articles and an interactive map of
Panama Canal ports of call are easily accessed in the "Destinations"
section of the www.hollandamerica.com website.
New Zealand, with its spectacular
array of cultural and natural wonders, is the highlight
of Holland America's fall 2010 and winter/spring 2011
Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific cruises – a
perfect fit for those who seek beauty and adventure all
within a two-week period.
From the stunning harbor in
Auckland and the ethereal beauty of Milford Sound to
Tauranga's Maori culture and the bubbling hot springs
and spouting geysers of Rotorua, New Zealand provides
unforgettable experiences for every traveler. Visiting
both the North and South islands of New Zealand, guests
explore quaint, British-flavored Christchurch, as well
as the Scottish heritage of the castle and gardens of
Dunedin.
Fiordland National Park – a
UNESCO World Heritage Site – provides some of the
world's most beautiful scenic cruising, as do the
Aldermen Islands, Mayor Island, White Island, Mercury
Islands, Dusky Sound and Queen Charlotte Sound. You can
explore rarely-visited ports, including Napier and
Picton.
Guests sailing from Auckland to
Sydney visit Hobart, Tasmania, where you can see the
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and view Mount
Wellington, as well as Batemans Bay, gateway to
Australia's capitol city of Canberra.
Sydney to Auckland sailings takes
guests to Burnie, Australia, where they have an
opportunity to enjoy outstanding views, beautiful
waterfalls and experience the Rhododendron Gardens and
cosmopolitan Melbourne.
Beginning or ending their voyages
in Sydney, guests have the opportunity to see more of
the Australian continent with pre- or post-cruise
options that take them to the Great Barrier Reef or
Alice Springs.
With so much adventure ashore,
you will love the spacious ms Volendam, where
there's plenty to do to as well. Whether you opt for a
hot stone massage in the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, learn
to cook some of New Zealand's traditional dishes in a
hands-on cooking class in the
Culinary Arts Center, presented by
Food & Wine magazine, or simply relax in
their elegantly appointed
Mariners' Dream™ stateroom, you will find that
simply cruising to their next destination just as
adventurous.
Looking for a more in-depth
experience of New Zealand? These 14-day cruises offer a
balance of adventure ashore and plenty of scenic
cruising days to take in the scenery as well as onboard
activities. With plenty of sailings options, either
roundtrip Sydney or between Auckland and Sydney – from
October 2010 through February 2011, you should look
to book now for best stateroom selection and savings.
The newly enhanced
ms Veendam is the one
of the few cruise ships able to navigate the narrow
entrances to the harbors in both Hamilton and St.
George's, Bermuda's idyllic ports of call. Sailing on
the Veendam, you step off the ship right in the
center of town. (Other major cruise lines dock at the
King's Wharf Dockyard, a considerable distance from both
towns.)
Guests enjoy an onboard overnight
at this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site. Steeped in
history, the town of St. George's is the second oldest
settlement in North America. Neatly bricked streets,
heraldic signs, and stone buildings dot the landscape of
this charming town, which features the historic Fort St.
Catherine and its breathtaking replicas housed
inside. St. George's remarkably well preserved domestic,
military, and civic and religious architecture
represents over 400 years of Bermuda's history.
Guests have two full days and two
nights to browse through the pastel-colored storefronts
that line the streets of Hamilton, Bermuda's business
center. Many British goods are more affordable here
because of the special connection between Bermuda and
Britain. And this port will be a sun-lover and golfer's
paradise as scenic world-class golf courses and many
picturesque beaches are a mere 10 minutes from town.
Bermuda is known for having more golf courses per square
mile than anywhere else in the world – and for its
distinctive pink-sand beaches.
With its new Signature of
Excellence® enhancements, the ms Veendam is
perfect for guests' relaxing days at sea and as their
luxurious floating hotel while enjoying the delights of
Hamilton and St. George's. Featuring enhanced dining
venues, including a pizzeria called Slice, and
Canaletto, a new casual
Italian Restaurant, the Veendam also boasts a
new lounge area encompassing three distinctive bars
called The Mix, and a transformed Showroom at Sea. New
Lanai staterooms open
directly onto the Promenade Deck, and 23 staterooms on
the Verandah Deck are now Spa Staterooms with fresh, new
amenities.
The Glories of Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru and
more...
The vast Incan empire encompassed
nearly all of present-day Colombia, Ecuador and Peru,
and its rich archaeological remains continue to inspire
and fascinate modern-day travelers.
On convenient roundtrip San Diego
cruises, guests follow the path of the ancient Incas,
experiencing their rich history and culture along the
way. With two overnights in Callao (Lima), there's time
to explore the city, and experience the legendary
wonders of Machu Picchu – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To see this amazing, mystical site high in the Andes
Mountains, is to truly understand this sophisticated
culture that ruled a vast empire for centuries.
You can enjoy a richer South
American experience, thanks to overnight visits in
Fuerte Amador, the gateway to Panama City, where you can
opt to explore Emberá Indian culture and see where the
original Panama hats were made – and in Huatulco,
located in Oaxaca, where the foothills of the Sierra
Madre del Sur Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean.
There you are able to visit one of its nine bays,
discovering both its rugged coastline and relaxing sandy
beaches.
Crossing the equator is cause for
celebration, and guests receive certificates in a King
Neptune Ceremony to mark the occasion. They're also
treated to the eco-wonders of Costa Rica, with its rain
forest and steaming volcanoes, and the Mexican Riviera,
where they can immerse themselves in the music, warmth,
soft-sand beaches and pristine waters of classic ports,
from Acapulco to Cabo San Lucas.
Each exciting port is enhanced by
the luxurious comfort, superb service and array of
delectable dining options and exciting activities aboard
Holland America's, ms Rotterdam. With its new
Signature of Excellence enhancements, the Rotterdam
features an inviting new resort-style pool, the Retreat
on the Lido deck, as well as new Lanai staterooms.
Guests can enjoy world-class entertainment in the
transformed Showroom at Sea; relax in the Mix, which
encompasses three specialty lounges; and experience a
host of fresh, new amenities.
This itinerary is a perfect fit
for those who seek an affordable opportunity to visit
South America without booking an international flight.
15-Day cruise segments to and from Callao (Lima) also
are available.
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