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Come�explore�the�world in classic elegance.

that never goes out of style. Time-honored From European Fresh flowers There�is a certain�kind of elegance nautical detailing, bronzes to provide an elegant It’s found in the gleaming curve of a teak deck chair, sumptuous such as polished a remarkable touch, and you’ll appointments and telling details. On board the ships of brass brightwork, collection of find grand bouquets is evident on board maritime maps, of colorful blooms Holland America Line you’ll discover an experience that is modern, our ships. fine artwork and throughout the ship. antiques grace fresh and appealing — in an ambiance that is timeless and refined. our public rooms. above and beyond

a crew adept at anticipating guests’ desires .

Your stateroom Chilled glasses It’s evident in the glow of pride on an officer’s face, the crisp steward is at your arrive on a Graciousness. service throughout gleaming silver fold of a napkin, the summons of pleasant musical chimes to dinner. the voyage, tray. One by Ours are the service traditions that have long defined classic cruising, refreshing your one, the details room twice daily. add up to an refined and perfected for new generations who recognize service as extraordinary experience. the ultimate luxury. elegant dining

setting the�stage�for delight.

course after course arrives, each a small triumph Culinary Toast the day’s On crisp white�linen inspiration adventures with of planning and preparation, beginning with fine fresh produce, changes by the champagne. choice cuts of meat and seafood of the highest quality. Behind the day as our chefs Our impressive create menus wine list includes scenes our master chefs have brought flavors to perfection. Grilled that reflect exotic many rated regional flavors “Excellent” by rack of lamb in our elegant main Dining Room . . . lobster for two and recipes. Wine Spectator. on your verandah. . . .Your choices are deliciously diverse. indulge in�abundant activities and choices.

Take a yoga or Access your e-mail, Our new Culinary of relaxing and inspiring days aboard a Pilates class. Go news or stock Arts Center offers Fall into the�rhythm for a swim in the portfolio, thanks a state-of-the-art Holland America Line ship. One day you might opt for a massage pool up on deck. to Internet access kitchen where in our luxurious Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Another day elect Melt under the available twenty- our own master spell of a massage four hours a day. chefs and guest to attend a cooking demonstration in the Culinary Arts Center, in the Greenhouse chefs demonstrate Spa & Salon. their arts. improve your bridge game or craft an e-mail to friends back home. Discovery — both of new countries and of new places within yourself — is the true spirit of world travel.

is a magnificent adventure, and THollandhe Panama America LineCanal has dedicated seven of the brightest stars in our fleet to sail there, ensuring an experience on board as elegant and luxurious as the Canal is thrilling and epic.

classic design dazzling dining • Graceful ships designed to be • Diverse choice of dining venues: true ocean-going vessels elegant main Dining Room; fresh, cooked-to-order specialties in the • Refined ambiance aboard relaxed Lido Restaurant; the Pinnacle mid-sized ships Grill, a popular reservations-only • Wraparound Promenade Deck, teak restaurant featuring Sterling Silver deck chairs and classic nautical lines premium beef and fresh seafood • Spacious public rooms adorned • Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining with fine art and antiques • Lunch and dinner menus are created a gracious retreat daily and seldom repeated • Extensive wine list featuring wines • Spacious, elegantly appointed highly rated by Wine Spectator staterooms, many with private verandahs activities & indulgences • Luxurious Euro-Top beds and • New Culinary Arts Center, presented premium linens tranquil retreat by Food & Wine magazine, with its • Large, extra-fluffy Egyptian cotton state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen towels, plush bathrobes, magnifying for gourmet presentations, tasting mirrors, stylish new hair dryers events and hands-on cooking classes where�the�views change�daily. • Televisions and DVD players with our master chefs and guest chefs • Fresh fruit in room • Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, offering more • Nightly turndown service than 2,000 books, music listening stations, Internet access, puzzles for penthouse verandah and more and deluxe verandah suite guests (categories ps & s – sc) • Explorations Speaker Series featuring experts on topics such as wildlife, history • Use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge and, of course, the Panama Canal and concierge service • Newly expanded Greenhouse Spa • Luxurious duvets and pillows & Salon with couple’s massage rooms • Fresh flowers and thermal suites • Fully stocked no-host mini-bar • Social hosts for dinner and dancing on cruises over 14 days in length

Luxurious living is found in every detail, from the soft caress of a personal bathrobe to fine chocolates on your pillow at night.

www.hollandamerica.com 11 Immerse Yourself in the Story of the Panama Canal Construction event of the century.

Admirers poured into the locks for a close-up look. panama canal history

The Panama Canal was a romantic tourist destination even a colossal undertaking before its opening. Reporters, photojournalists, adventurers “Everything is on a colossal scale,” marveled a journalist for Scientific and the curious came from around the world. What they American. Locks with walls 1,000 feet found was almost too big for words. One early reporter wired, long! Gates seven feet thick! And “This canal is both a first and a last…man will never again most amazing: Everything still works build with such scope, such imagination.” perfectly after nearly 100 years of constant operation.

on time, under budget early efforts In 1913, a full year ahead of schedule As early as the days of Columbus, man was set on finding a sea- level and under budget by almost shortcut through the Americas landmass. But not until Frenchman $23 million, the Panama Canal was Ferdinand de Lesseps, fresh from his triumph of building the Suez Canal completed. The first vessel, the in 1879, did anyone make a serious attempt. Long story short: The project tugboat Gatun, tested the locks on was poorly managed, underfinanced, and in 1889 the French company September 16, 1913, and the Canal was went bankrupt. Clearly, an engineering project of this magnitude was officially opened on August 15, 1914. too much for a private company. This was a job for a nation. no better way Even with today’s technology, the work enter the united states of building the Panama Canal could In 1902 President Theodore Roosevelt revived the dream. The United not proceed any faster. No modern States purchased the French holdings in Panama. Colonel George system could possibly carry all that dirt Washington Goethals of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was more efficiently than did the trusty put in charge. And the construction of the Canal proceeded with railroad employed nearly 100 years ago. unprecedented speed. the dirt on the canal The most impressive aspect of the against all odds Canal just isn’t there anymore — Despite malaria and 130°f days, the work went on. One foot at a time the dirt! 152.9 million cubic meters across fifty miles of jungle, laborers dug an enormous trench, dammed of material were removed, enough rivers and constructed six immense locks. On August 15, 1914, the steamer to fill railroad flatcars that, placed ss Ancon made the 50-mile inaugural transit in nine hours and 40 minutes end-to-end, would circle the globe — shaving some 9,000 miles from the usual trip around Cape Horn. four times.

Theodore Roosevelt believed a canal was indispensable to U.S. supremacy at sea, which was secured by the trial lockage in 1913.

Not until the 1930s, when Boulder Dam was built, would any concrete structure equal the locks’ total volume. www.hollandamerica.com 13

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E A S N A Excavating the Canal was equivalent to digging a trench batteries included E B What powers the locks? Nothing more B  feet deep by  feet wide from California to New York! I than the force of gravity and 52 million R But as many a civil engineer will tell you, the Panama Canal gallons of fresh water surging in from A

C Gatun Lake. (Salt water would have Colón is more than just a big ditch through the Isthmus of Panama. It is an ingenious system of locks that lifts giant ships from been exorbitantly expensive to pump LIMÓN BAY Cristóbal in and would have corroded the lock On selected cruises, scene of a festive sea level up to a lake nearly  feet above sea level, then gently mechanisms and destroyed vegetation.) sunset deck party. lowers them again. The Canal is really a bridge of water. And that’s its brilliance. sideways The Isthmus of Panama stretches GATUN LOCKS Three sets of locks raise sideways from northwest to southeast, your Holland America bridging the divide so you will actually exit the Canal on ship 85 feet to Gatun Lake. • Among the many obstacles: the Continental Divide, looming 534 feet the Pacific side, 25 miles east from

GATUN LAKE T where you entered on the Atlantic side. Formed by an earthen above sea level at Gold Hill. You'll cross it at an elevation of 85 feet via dam, one of the largest EH the winding, eight-mile Gaillard Cut — the Big Ditch! artificial lakes in the weighing in world at 23.5 miles long. AP Go ahead, have another hand-dipped damming the river chocolate. Your Holland America N • To provide the perpetual water supply necessary to operate the locks, an ship was weighed and measured at A earthen dam was built across the Chagres River, creating Gatun Lake, at A M christening, and the Purser has already the time the world’s largest artificial lake. cut the check for our passage. About Gamboa $2.90 per ton. You do the math. C A from pacific to atlantic a good read N • The Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks raise your ship to 85 feet GAILLARD CUT A Hungry for more information? A winding, 8-mile L above sea level (54 and 31 feet respectively) to cruise Gaillard Cut channel, “The Ditch,” Nothing will better prepare you for that broaches the and the serene expanses of Gatun Lake. your Panama Canal cruise than Continental Divide. • On the other side of Gatun Lake, the massive Gatun Locks lower ships David McCullough’s award-winning in three steps, about 28 feet at a time, back to sea level. Miraculous! epic, The Path Between the Seas. PEDRO MIGUEL LOCKS Lowers ships 31 feet in one step to Miraflores Lake.

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14 e-b rochures available online FT. LAUDERDALE Half Moon Cay Brilliant Caribbean islands, including our own private paradise, panama perspectives warm you up for a day in the Panama Canal, where you’ll marvel Kayak island-dotted Gatun Lake, at the wondrous workings of the massive Gatun Locks and the ride the historic Panama Railway along its jungle-clad shores. serene expanses of Gatun Lake. Tonight in Colón enjoy a festive Curaçao deck party before sailing back to the Caribbean for explorations in locks and bagels Aruba Rise early and enjoy breakfast on eco-rich Costa Rica. All in 10 sights-filled days from Ft. Lauderdale your private verandah as you transit or 13 days from New York City. the massive Gatun Locks. Colón Puerto Limón PANAMA CANAL (San José)

10-Day Southern Caribbean & 10 ® 10- or 13-Day Sunfarer Panama Canal Sunfarer ®

ms Amsterdam ms Amsterdam 2006/ms Volendam 2007Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale 10 days from us$1,199 10-Day Southern Panama Canal Sunfarer p. 31A im_PC07_AM1_13DSF_NY_NY ◆ 10- to 13-Day Southern P im_PC07_AMVO_10DS_FTL_FTL.eps2006 sailing dates See pg 49 column 3 for ms Amsterdam: Oct 30; Nov 9, 19, 29; Dec 9 complete cruise fares background: PC07_olive1.tif background: PC07_olive1.tif 2007 sailing dates See pg 53 column 5 for ms Volendam: Jan 2, 12, 22; Mar 3, 13, 23; complete cruise fares Apr 2, 12; Oct 24; Nov 3, 13, 23; Dec 3, 13

D A Y P O R T ARRIVE DEPART 0 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 5:00pm 1 Half Moon Cay, Bahamas✤ 8:00am 3:00pm 2 At sea 3 Oranjestad, Aruba Noon 11:00pm 4 Willemstad, Curaçao 7:00am 6:00pm 5 At sea 6 Enter Panama Canal at Cristóbal 5:00am Cruise Panama Canal/Gatun Lake 7:00am 9:00am Gatun Lake* 9:00am 10:00am Cruise Gatun Lake/Panama Canal 10:00am 1:00pm Leave Panama Canal at Cristóbal 1:00pm Cruise Limón Bay/Manzanillo Bay Colón, Panama 3:00pm 7:00pm 7 Puerto Limón (San José), Costa Rica 6:00am 4:00pm 8–9 At sea 10˚ n latitude 8 3˚ w l ong 10 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 7:00am Co itu sta Rica de ◆ 2006 port times vary as follows: Day 1 Half Moon Cay, Bahamas 8:00am – 4:00pm Day 3 Oranjestad, Aruba 1:00pm – 11:00pm Day 4 Willemstad, Curaçao 7:00am – 7:00pm Day 6 Enter Panama Canal 7:00am Day 7 Puerto Limón (San José), Costa Rica 6:00am – 5:00pm Day 10 FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 8:00am ✤ Conditions permitting. * Service call for shore excursions.

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30 e b-brochuresrochures available available online online www.hollandamerica.com 31 booking shore excursions online Why wait until you’re on board to book your favorite activities when you can reserve them in advance 24/7 from the convenience of your home or office? And because online reservations are processed prior to requests made on board, your requests will receive priority handling! Ports of Call To download shore excursion information, tour prices and departure times, visit And a sampling of shore excursions. www.hollandamerica.com. ports of call Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Cabo San Lucas, Mexico acapulco, mexico boca da valeria, brazil colón, panama george town, grand cayman key west, florida manta, ecuador A world-class resort where the moment Grass huts, log canoes, hunting and Born of a railroad that carried Crystalline waters, snorkeling with Inspiration for Audubon, Hemingway, Just outside this tranquil coast town lie is everything, especially to the daring fishing are part of daily life in this prospectors across the Isthmus of tame stingrays, civilian submarines: Harry Truman and Jimmy Buffett. How the villages where the famous Panama divers of La Quebrada. Thrill to their remote Amazonian village, a trading Panama to the California gold fields, This duty-free port has it all, plus will you mark your time here? Sample hats are woven. Farther afield: colonial performance, then dive into some post on a bend in the river. Step ashore today Colón is the second-largest duty- Seven Mile Beach and a charming shore excursions: Old Town Trolley & Quito, so perfectly preserved the entire excitement of your own. Sample shore to purchase an alligator-tooth talisman free port in the world. Sample shore turtle farm. Sample shore excursions: Conch Train; Key West Cup Regatta; The Old Town has been designated a World excursions: Acapulco City Tour with from the local shaman, laugh with excursions: Embera Indian Village; Stingray City Cruise & Island Drive; Trails of Margaritaville Walking Tour; Heritage Site. Sample shore excursions: Cliff Divers; Shotover Jet Boat; the children. Gatun Locks & Kayak in the Canal; Reef & Wreck Snorkel by Boat; Pirate Soul & Shipweck Museum. A Day in Quito; Manta & Montecristi. Deep-sea Fishing. Panama Railway; Aerial Tram Atlantis Submarine; Thriller Boat bridgetown, barbados Ecological Encounter. Sea and Sand Adventure. kralendijk, bonaire manzanillo, mexico amazon river Some say this island is more British than Snorkelers and scuba divers: head for Like the movie that was filmed here, (scenic cruising) Britain. Here cricket is the national cozumel, mexico golfo dulce (scenic cruising) the vibrant reefs teeming with marine Manzanillo scores a perfect “10” for the Answer the call of the wild and sport, afternoon tea goes without saying Ranked among the world’s premier So primitive, so pristine is this jewels. Birders: flock to Grotto Meer, beauty of its beaches and the charm of cruise the Amazon, the biggest, most and motorists hug left. The friendly dive spots. Let gentle currents sweep uninhabited stretch of shore that Costa where the blush of pink flamingoes its town. Nearby: bougainvillea-draped spellbinding river of all. Get ready for island spirit, local rum and fried flying you through gardens of coral and Rica has declared it a national treasure. reflects in the still, salt lake. Shoppers: colonial towns, pyramids that pre-date pink dolphins, deep jungle and true fish are strictly Bajan! Sample shore gorgonians. Time travel to the sacred Here, rain forests are so dense that 100 browse quaint Kralendijk. Sample Columbus. Sample shore excursions: stories of fortunes won and lost. excursions: Natural Wonders of Barbados; realm of the Maya. Sample shore different kinds of trees crowd onto a shore excursions: Samur Sail & Colima & Comala with Lunch; Atlantic Odyssey Submarine; Green excursions: Chankanaab Snorkel single acre, and there are more bird Snorkel Adventure; Nature Bike Manzanillo City & Shopping. astoria, oregon Monkey Eco-tour. Adventure; Mayan Ruins of Tulum; species here than in the U.S. and Tour; Sportfishing. The end of the trail for the Lewis and Rock Climbing Adventure. Canada combined! ocho rios, jamaica Clark Expedition, now a showcase of cabo san lucas, mexico manaus, brazil On the island that gives sway to reggae, historic forts and museums. Nearby: At the tip of the Baja Peninsula where fuerte amador half moon cay, bahamas This jungle capital sprang up during drift dreamily down a river on a charming seaside resorts and Mount the blue Pacific mingles with the Sea (panama city), panama Holland America’s private island has the great rubber boom of 1896. View bamboo raft, climb the natural stone St. Helens, fuming again after its of Cortez in a whirl of watercolors. Energetic crossroads of commerce and everything you need for a day of play the ornate opera house where wealthy steps up Dunn’s River Falls, wonder no awesome eruption in 1980. Sample Feast your eyes on exquisite black-coral purveyor of the tropic essential, the in paradise: a perfect crescent beach, rubber barons enjoyed performances more what inspired playwright Noel shore excursions: Historic Astoria & jewelry, the annual migration of the gray famed Panama hat. Don yours and sip an inland lagoon, water toys, a tropical of Verdi and Puccini. Witness the Coward as you visit his island home. Fort Clatsop; Seaside and Cannon whale. Sample shore excursions: Deluxe a cold cerveza at a waterfront café as village — even private cabanas with “Meeting of the Waters” where massive Sample shore excursions: Jamaican Grand Beach; Mount St. Helens. Coastal Cruise with Whale Watching; you watch ships of all origins slip under misters and butler service. Sample shore dark and light rivers meet and run Tour & Dunn’s River Falls; Rafting on Sea Kayak & Snorkel Adventure; Beach the Bridge of the Americas. Sample shore excursions: Horseback Riding by Land parallel for miles without blending. the Martha Brae; Firefly — The Home avalon, santa catalina, excursions: Discover the Embera Indian california Horseback Ride. and Sea; Deep-sea or Flats Fishing; Sample shore excursion: The Meeting of Noel Coward. Culture; Panama Railway. Banana Boat Ride; Stingray Adventure. of the Waters — A Jungle Cruise. Just “22 miles across the sea,” so the cartagena, colombia oranjestad, aruba song goes, yet a world apart. Where Once a bastion of the Spanish Main, gatun lake, panama Colorful floating markets, wondrous life revolves around a lovely palm- this fortified city boasts colonial Formed by an earthen dam, Gatun Lake coral reefs and wind-sculpted divi- fringed bay and the chic casino built architecture, pristine offshore islands provides the perpetual water supply divi trees await on this, the “A” of the in 1929 by William Wrigley, Jr. Sample and the finest emeralds in the world. necessary to operate the lock systems. Netherlands Antilles’ famous ABC shore excursions: Avalon City Tour; Sample shore excursions: Cartagena City Fact: It will take about 52 million gallons islands. (Bonaire and Curaçao round out Catalina Kayak Adventure; Whale & Tour; Old Walled City Historical Walking of water to float your Holland America the trio.) Sample shore excursions: Aruba Dolphin Eco-tour. Tour; Rosario Islands Cruise. ship through the locks. Sample shore Town & Countryside Tour; Jolly Pirates, excursions: Gatun Locks & Kayak in the Sail, Snorkel, Swim & Swing. Canal; Panama Railway; Aerial Tram Ecological Encounter.

34 e-b rochures available online www.hollandamerica.com 35 the medallion collection Holland America Line is proud to present the Medallion Collection, a series of exclusive tours designed to accommodate our most discerning guests. Each has been carefully chosen to offer a truly different experience, providing an in-depth perspective and unparalleled access to events and sights not otherwise available. ports of call Mexico Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala Willemstad, Curaçao parintins, brazil puerto quetzal, guatemala roseau, dominica santa cruz huatulco, mexico st. george’s, grenada victoria, british columbia Steeped in tradition, Parintins celebrates In the cultured little country of Wonderfully untouched, where ferns Everything you ever wanted in a seaside The quintessential spice island, A touch of England awaits: afternoon its centuries-old Indian culture each Guatemala modern Maya still weave grow 30 feet tall and orchids sprout from resort: warm sun, sandy beaches and nine redolent with the heady scent of tea, double-decker buses, the famed June at the Boi-Bumba Festival, a their stories on backstrap looms, and trees. Take in the thunder of Trafalgar beautiful bays rimmed in every shade of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves; lush Butchart Gardens — a brilliant tapestry lavish event that rivals Rio’s Carnivale, the great stone temples of Tikal stand Falls, breathtaking in triplicate; watch for blue. Nearby: low-growth caducifolia with plunging waterfalls and mottled- of color spread across 50 blooming re-enacted for visitors at a local club. in silent testament to ancient Mayan the rare and beautiful Sisserou parrot, jungles teeming with birdlife and the blue lagoons. Sample shore excursions: acres. Sample shore excursions: A Taste of Sample shore excursions: Parintins by ingenuity. Sample shore excursions: Casa found only here. Sample shore excursions: nesting grounds of endangered sea Grenada Island Drive; Star Wind Victoria: Butchart Gardens with Wine & Tricycle; Boi-Bumba Festival Show. Santa Domingo & Antigua; Lake Atitlan Rain Forest Drive & Emerald Pool; Carib turtles. Sample shore excursions: Five Catamaran & Snorkel Adventure; Chocolate; Victoria Ale Trail & Pub Tour; & Highlands; Finca Coffee Plantation Indian Culture & History Tour; Layou Bays by Catamaran; Horseback Riding; Rham Runner Pleasure Cruise. Victoria Bicycle Adventure. puerto caldera, costa rica Tour; Tikal Expedition by Air. Gorge River Tubing. Bird-watching Eco Tour. It’s wild, it’s beautiful and Costa Rica’s st. thomas, u.s. virgin islands willemstad, curaçao eco-factor is off the charts. Here find puerto vallarta, mexico san blas islands, panama santa marta, colombia The place for a duty-free shopping Decidedly Dutch, with a channel that steaming volcanoes, lush rain forests An enticing mix of red-tiled buildings, Home to the Cuna Indians, a warmly In the land of the great liberator, Símon spree. Cameras, crystal and perfume cuts through town like an Amsterdam and nearly half of all the animal species cobbled streets, chic shops and bustling hospitable people famous for their Bolívar, visit the plantation where he are all here. So are beautiful beaches, canal. Here, too, find colorful gabled on earth. Plus a modern capital high in open markets. Nearby: the rugged finely sewn, tropically colored molas. lived his final days; view a dazzling undersea gardens and calypso harbor architecture, floating markets, the the mountains. Sample shore excursions: canyons and luxuriant jungles of the The day is yours to explore the collection of Tayrona gold pieces; take cruises. Sample shore excursions: island’s famous orange-flavored liqueur. Tropical Forest Aerial Tram; Arenal Sierra Madre. Sample shore excursions: thatched-hut villages and lounge in the rich aroma of fresh-brewed Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel Sample shore excursions: Spanish Water Volcano & Thermal Waters; San José Sierra Madre Expedition by All-terrain on silken beaches. Colombian coffee. Sample shore to St. John; Tropical Paradise Island Snorkel Expedition; Curaçao See & Sea All-day Tour; Orchid Farm Tour. Vehicle; Wild Dolphins & Snorkeling; excursion: Santa Marta City Tour & Skyride; Sea Trekking Helmet Dive; Tour; Highlights of Curaçao with Folkloric San Sebastian Flight with Lunch. san juan del sur, nicaragua & Folkloric Show. Screamin’ Eagle Jet Boat. Show; Curaçao Dolphin Encounter. puerto chiapas, mexico This lovely beach town is your portal to Gateway to the Mayan world in the puntarenas, costa rica Masaya, famous for its steaming volcano santarém, brazil vancouver, british columbia zihuatanejo, mexico Pacific, shrouded in history and Yet another chance to witness the and colorful crafts market, and colonial A lively trading center on the Amazon Galleries, boutiques, colorful public One stop gives you the best of both mystery. Visit Bonampak, with its wonders of eco-rich Costa Rica. Or Granada, rich in folkloric culture and (Henry Ford invested millions in rubber markets, ethnic restaurants: This vital worlds: the tranquil fishing village and vividly colored murals depicting tour to Sarchi, where the painting of views of Lake Nicaragua. Sample shore here in the 1920s). Here, see rubber and port city has them all, plus a vibrant secluded beaches of Zihuatanejo and scenes of Mayan life, and the jungle oxcarts has evolved to high art. Sample excursions: Granada, Masaya Volcano & Brazil nut trees; learn how the locals Chinatown and a 1,000-acre park in glitzy Ixtapa, just five miles away yet a complex at Palenque, featuring the shore excursions: Sky Walk in the Forest; Crafts Market; Masaya Shopping Tour. make tapioca, staple of the Amazon; the heart of the city. Sample shore world apart. Sample shore excursions: Las mysterious Temple of Inscriptions. Poas Volcano & Cloud Forest; Sarchi swim in the clear blue waters of the Rio excursions: Highlights of Vancouver Gatos Snorkel & Jungle Hike; Highlights & the Artisans of Costa Rica; Tropical santa bárbara de samaná, Tapajos. Sample shore excursion: City and Granville Island; Stanley Park of Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. dominican republic puerto limón/puerto moin Mangrove River Cruise; Orchid Farm Tour of Santarém; Tapajos River & Jari and Scenic Grouse Mountain. (san josé), costa rica Tour; Picturesque Sarchi. Rich in amber, Taino Indian culture and Canal Boat. From Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast go breathtaking natural history, including in search of iridescent blue morpho roatán, honduras Bahia de Samaná, mating and birthing butterflies, sloths, turtle nesting grounds Get ready for lizards that run upright grounds for humpback whales. Sample and wise old shamans. Sample shore on their hind legs, brilliant macaws shore excursions: Los Haitises National excursions: Sloth Sanctuary & Canoe and parrots found only here, a reef Park; Samaná Scenic 4x4 Safari. Adventure; The Tortuguero Canals; San second in size only to Australia’s Great José Town & Country; Nature Walk at Barrier Reef. Sample shore excursions: the Shaman’s Land; The Old Banana Catamaran Sail & Snorkel; Dive with Route Jungle Train. Sharks; Roatán Westside Island Tour.

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acapulco, mexico san diego, california ◆ Hotels of equal standard may be substituted the medallion collection when necessary. reserve your favorite activities in advance online FAIRMONT ACAPULCO PRINCESS SHERATON SAN DIEGO and receive priority processing. Holland America Line is proud 2006: Oct EACH ADDITIONAL 2006: Sep–Oct EACH ADDITIONAL Rates are per person and include bellman gratuities, 2007: May, Oct–Nov 1ST NIGHT NIGHT 2007: Jan–Dec 1ST NIGHT NIGHT applicable room taxes and airport/hotel/ship transfers Why wait until you’re on board to book your favorite activities when you to present the Medallion Collection, Shared Double US$139 – $149 US$69 – $80 Shared Double US$139 US$119 where applicable. Rates are determined by date of a series of exclusive tours designed can reserve them in advance 24/7 from the convenience of your home Single Occupancy 199 – 239 129 – 169 Single Occupancy 259 239 travel. Third person rates are available upon request. to accommodate our most discerning Guests must have a valid passport, necessary visas and or office? And because online reservations are processed prior to requests SHERATON SAN DIEGO — SUITE guests. Each has been carefully chosen fort lauderdale, florida 2006: Sep–Oct EACH ADDITIONAL any required immunizations prior to participation in a pre- or post-cruise tour. Guests are responsible for made on board, your requests will receive priority handling. to offer a truly different experience, MARRIOTT HARBOR BEACH RESORT 2007: Jan–Dec 1ST NIGHT NIGHT incidentals and meals unless noted otherwise. 2006: Oct–Dec EACH ADDITIONAL Shared Double US$199 US$179 If you have already booked your cruise and have received a six-digit providing an in-depth perspective 2007: Jan–Dec 1ST NIGHT NIGHT Single Occupancy 379 359 Cancelling pre- and post-cruise hotels between and unparalleled access to events Shared Double US$249 – $329 US$199 – $289 16–45 days before commencing your cruise will result booking number, you’re ready to begin. Simply follow the user-friendly and sights not otherwise available. Single Occupancy 459 – 629 399 – 579 in a cancellation fee of 50% of the total amount; online prompts to select your preferred tours and times, make your san francisco, california the fee increases to 100% for cancellations less than MARRIOTT HOLLYWOOD BEACH RENAISSANCE PARC 55 EACH ADDITIONAL 16 days before commencing travel. booking and receive confirmation — all before leaving home. combination tours 2006: Oct–Dec EACH ADDITIONAL 2006: Oct 1ST NIGHT NIGHT 2007: Jan–Dec 1ST NIGHT NIGHT Shared Double US$150 US$90 Make the most of your time in Shared Double US$149 US$99 Single Occupancy 240 180 choose your route to onshore adventure. port by combining different half- Single Occupancy 249 199 RENAISSANCE PARC 55 EACH ADDITIONAL Holland America’s wide variety of optional shore excursions can satisfy day excursions to complete a full 2007: Oct 1ST NIGHT NIGHT los angeles, california your curiosity on every count. day of sightseeing. On St. Thomas, Shared Double US$159 US$99 for instance, you might want to WESTIN LONG BEACH EACH ADDITIONAL Single Occupancy 259 189 2006: Sep 1ST NIGHT NIGHT Some, such as the historic Panama Railway and the inner workings of take in the island’s fascinating US US the massive Canal locks, may have intrigued you for years. Others serve Shared Double $125 $70 seattle, washington historical highlights plus a fun Single Occupancy 195 140 SEATTLE SHERATON you vivid slices of Pan-American life: a visit with an Embera Indian tribe, sunset harbor cruise. On Grand HILTON LONG BEACH EACH ADDITIONAL 2006: Sep EACH ADDITIONAL kayaking among the lush islands of Gatun Lake, a Boi-Bumba festival in Cayman visit a butterfly farm, 2007: May, Oct 1ST NIGHT NIGHT 2007: May, Sep 1ST NIGHT NIGHT shop, swim with gentle stingrays. Shared Double US$149 US$99 Shared Double US$140 – $149 US$95 – $99 Parintins on the Amazon River. All in one unforgettable day! Single Occupancy 249 189 Single Occupancy 240 – 249 190 – 199 We’ll take you into the mysterious world of the Maya in Guatemala and new york city, new york tampa, florida Honduras, to museums that gleam with Spanish gold and cathedrals ST. REGIS NEW YORK EACH ADDITIONAL GRAND HYATT TAMPA BAY EACH ADDITIONAL burnished by centuries of devotion. And when it comes to communion 2006: Oct 1ST NIGHT NIGHT 2006: Oct–Dec 1ST NIGHT NIGHT with nature, nothing rivals riding an aerial tram through the Costa Rican Shared Double US$539 US$469 Shared Double US$165 US$110 Single Occupancy 999 959 Single Occupancy 275 220 rain forest or swimming with tame stingrays on Half Moon Cay, our

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38 e-b rochures available online www.hollandamerica.com 39 ms noordam ms westerdam ms zuiderdam ms amsterdam ms volendam ms prinsendam ms ryndam An Elite Fleet ms veendam ship information ms Ryndam Culinary Arts Center ms Veendam ms Ryndam Explorations Café

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Welcome aboard the mid-sized ships of Holland America Line, designed to offer all the amenities required of today’s discerning travelers — spacious staterooms with private verandahs, a heavenly spa, myriad dining options — while carrying far fewer guests.

ship features • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy ® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and • Elegant two-level Dining Room, finely woven cotton linens intimate reservations-only restaurant, poolside Terrace Grill and the • A no-host mini-bar for easy relaxed Lido Restaurant with its entertaining in your suite culinary courtyard* penthouse verandah • Two outdoor swimming pools, suites (category ps) and fitness center and the luxurious deluxe verandah suites amenities of the Greenhouse (categories s – sc) Spa & Salon Include all the Verandah Suite • Internet Center, Casino, Movie Theatre amenities, plus: • Explorations Café, an interactive • Use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge learning center featuring books, music and personal concierge service listening stations, puzzles and more◆ • Complimentary laundry, pressing and • Culinary Arts Center, presented by dry cleaning throughout your cruise Food & Wine magazine, with state- • Premium duvet, oversize bath towels of-the-art demonstration kitchen and soft, cotton bathrobes for gourmet presentations, cooking classes and tastings◆ • Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night suite amenities • Hors d’oeuvres served before dinner For guests choosing suite accommodations, each evening on request Holland America Line offers a host of • Binoculars and umbrellas for your complimentary services that will forever use on the cruise spoil you for any other stateroom. • VIP party with the Captain verandah suites • Priority boarding for tendered (categories a–bc & ss–sz) ports of call • Personalized cruise stationery • Elegant bathrobe for use on your cruise * ms Prinsendam has a one-level dining room. ◆ Culinary Arts Center and Explorations Café • Fresh flowers and fruit assortment facilities vary by ship. 40 book early and save www.hollandamerica.com 41 C22 M4 K6 soft wall wall bath room cabinets other furniture hilites color items & furniture C38 M16 K6 K05 K30 M4 Y16 K6 M10 Y25 K15 white

Statendam room #004

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ms Volendam Volendam / Zaandam large inside double ms Ryndam ms Veendam ship information penthouse deluxe verandah suite large large verandah suite verandah suite Approx. 284– 292 sq. ft. outside double inside double note: Room measurements are approximate, and some rooms in the same category may vary in size Approx. 1,126–1,159 sq. ft. Approx. 556– 563 sq. ft. with Verandah Approx. 197 sq. ft. Approx. 182 sq. ft. and/or have different furniture placement from that pictured. with Verandah with Verandah

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panama canal fall 2006 winter 2007 spring 2007 fall 2007 sunfarer® 2007 winter 2007 panama canal & amazon river fall 2006 pan-america fall 2007 ms ryndam ms volendam Vancouver/ San Diego/ Ft. Lauderdale/ San Diego/ Ft. Lauderdale/ Ft. Lauderdale/ Vancouver/ San Diego/ Roundtrip Tampa/ Vancouver/ Seattle/ Los Angeles/ Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Lauderdale San Diego Ft. Lauderdale San Diego Vancouver Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Lauderdale Ft. Lauderdale ms veendam San Diego Tampa Tampa Tampa San Diego ms Volendam ms Volendam ms Volendam ms Volendam ms Volendam ms Volendam ms Volendam ms Volendam ms Volendam ms Ryndam ms Veendam ms Veendamfloor mssof Veendamt wall ms Ryndamwall bath room cabinets other 17-Day 14-Day 15-Day 15-Day 15-Day 19-Day 19-Day 15-Day 10-Day 17-Day 34-Day 33-Day furniture 30-Day hilite s 23-Daycolor items & furniture Sep 27 Sep 30 Feb 1 Feb 16 Apr 22 Apr 22 Sep 28 Oct 2 Jan 5 Sep 24 Sep 25C22 M4 K6 C38 Sep M16 28 K6 K05 Nov 20K3 0 M4 Y16 K6 M10 Y25 K15 white

VERANDAH SUITES E S E S E S E S E S E S E S E S ES FROM ES TO VERANDAH SUITES E S E S E S E S E S PS Penthouse Verandah Suite $15,479 $13,569 $13,999 $13,999 $12,599 $12,999 $15,599 $12,599 $8,119 – $10,059 PS Penthouse Verandah Suite $13,999 $34,419 $33,459 $30,399 $15,949 S Deluxe Verandah Suites 6,879 6,029 6,699 6,699 6,199 6,599 7,799 6,249 3,779 – 4,679 S Deluxe Verandah Suites 6,799 15,299 14,869 13,509 7,749 A Verandah Suites 4,529 4,029 4,379 4,379 4,179 4,459 5,259 4,279 2,499 – 2,999 A Verandah Suites 4,559 9,959 9,709 8,909 6,259 C22 M4 K6 soft wall wall bath room cabinets other AA Verandah Suites 4,409 3,909 4,259 4,259 4,059 4,319 5,119 4,159 2,399 – 2,899 B Verandahfurniture Suites hilites color 4,279items & furnitur 9,479e 9,229 8,429 5,979 C38 M16 K6 K05 K30 M4 Y16 K6 M10 Y25 K15 white B Verandah Suites 4,289 3,789 4,139 4,139 3,939 4,179 4,979 4,039 2,299 – 2,799 BA Verandah Suites 4,139 9,239 8,989 8,189 5,839 BB Verandah Suites 4,049 3,549 3,899 3,899 3,699 3,899 4,699 3,799 2,099 – 2,599 BB Verandah Suites 3,999 8,999 8,749 7,949 5,699 BC Verandah Suites N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A BC Verandah Suites N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

OCEAN-VIEW STATEROOMS OCEAN-VIEW STATEROOMS C Large 3,399 3,049 3,199 3,199 2,799 3,099 3,599 2,999 2,049 – 2,449 C Large 3,399 7,799 7,649 7,099 4,399 D Large 3,339 2,989 3,139 3,139 2,739 3,039 3,539 2,939 1,989 – 2,389 D Large 3,339 7,639 7,489 6,939 4,339 DA Large 3,279 2,929 3,079 3,079 2,679 2,979 3,479 2,879 1,929 – 2,329 DA Large 3,279 7,479 7,329 6,779 4,279 DD Large 3,219 2,869 3,019 3,019 2,619 2,919 3,419 2,819 1,869 – 2,269 DD Large 3,219 7,319 7,169 6,619 4,219 E Large 3,159 2,809 2,959 2,959 2,559 2,859 3,359 2,759 1,809 – 2,209 E Large 3,159 7,159 7,009 6,459 4,159 EE Large 3,099 2,749 2,899 2,899 2,499 2,799 3,299 2,699 1,749 – 2,149 EE Large 3,099 6,999 6,849 6,299 4,099 F Large 3,039 2,689 2,839 2,839 2,439 2,739 3,239 2,639 1,689 – 2,089 F Large 3,039 6,839 6,689 6,139 4,039 FF Large 2,979 2,629 2,779 2,779 2,379 2,679 3,179 2,579 1,629 – 2,029 FF Large 2,979 6,679 6,529 5,979 3,979 G Large 2,919 2,569 2,719 2,719 2,319 2,619 3,119 2,519 1,569 – 1,969 G Large 2,919 6,519 6,369 5,819 3,919 H Large N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A H Large N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A HH Large 2,799 2,449 2,599 2,599 2,199 2,499 2,999 2,399 1,449 – 1,849 HH Large 2,799 6,199 6,049 5,499 3,799

INSIDE STATEROOMS INSIDE STATEROOMS I Large 2,499 2,199 2,299 2,299 1,999 2,299 2,699 2,199 1,399 – 1,799 I Large 2,499 5,699 5,549 5,099 3,499 J Large 2,459 2,159 2,259 2,259 1,959 2,259 2,659 2,159 1,359 – 1,759 J Large 2,459 5,579 5,429 4,979 3,459 K Large 2,419 2,119 2,219 2,219 1,919 2,219 2,619 2,119 1,319 – 1,719 K Large 2,419 5,459 5,309 4,859 3,419 L Large 2,379 2,079 2,179 2,179 1,879 2,179 2,579 2,079 1,279 – 1,679 L Large 2,379 5,339 5,189 4,739 3,379 M Large 2,339 2,039 2,139 2,139 1,839 2,139 2,539 2,039 1,239 – 1,639 M Large 2,339 5,219 5,069 4,619 3,339 MM Large (“From” Price) 2,299 1,999 2,099 2,099 1,799 2,099 2,499 1,999 1,199 – 1,599 MM Large (“From” Price) 2,299 5,099 4,949 4,499 3,299 N Standard N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N Standard N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NN Standard N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NN Standard N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ✱ 3rd/4th Person 1,280 1,100 1,170 1,170 1,170 1,415 1,295 1,110 860 860 ✱ 3rd/4th Person 1,295 3,090 2,960 2,710 1,655 ✱ Infant – Under Age 2 770 740 760 760 760 805 785 750 480 480 ✱ Infant – Under Age 2 785 1,290 1,260 1,210 845 ■ Non-Discountable Amount INCLUDED 270 240 260 260 260 305 285 250 230 230 ■ Non-Discountable Amount INCLUDED 285 610 600 590 345 ● Taxes 246.43 234.03 253.52 241.05 253.52 260.98 253.82 241.05 204.93 204.93 ● Taxes 253.13 315.68 299.01 288.72 296.04 Deposit Requirement 850 600 850 850 850 850 850 850 600 600 Deposit Requirement 850 1,750 1,750 1,750 850

For Cancellation Protection Plan rates and information, ■ Non-Discountable Amounts are included in fares presented. For Cancellation Protection Plan rates and information, ■ Non-Discountable Amounts are included in fares presented. 58–59 58–59 see pages . ● Taxes are additional. Taxes, as shown, were estimated at the Early Savings ( ES ): The fares see pages . ● Taxes are additional. Taxes, as shown, were estimated at the Fares in U.S. dollars per person based on double occupancy. time of publication and actual amounts will vary. Fares in U.S. dollars per person based on double occupancy. time of publication and actual amounts will vary. shown are early savings fares and  Canadian fares available upon request. Single Partners Program: categories E and K.  Canadian fares available upon request. Single Partners Program: categories E and K. ✱ Adult: Age 19 and older. Child: Age 2–18. Single Occupancy: categories PS–BC at 200% of double are subject to change. Book early ✱ Adult: Age 19 and older. Child: Age 2–18. Single Occupancy: categories PS–BC at 200% of double ✱ Based on sharing accommodations with two full-fare guests. occupancy; categories C–NN at 150% of double occupancy. to ensure the best possible rate. ✱ Based on sharing accommodations with two full-fare guests. occupancy; categories C–NN at 150% of double occupancy.

52 book early and save www.hollandamerica.com 53 VERANDAH DECK NAVIGATION DECK LIDO DECK SPORTS DECK DOLPHIN DECK MAIN DECK LOWER PROMENADE UPPER ms Volendam Staterooms 1800-1964 Staterooms 2500-2715 PROMENADE DECK DECK PROMENADE DECK Staterooms 6100-6228 Staterooms 7001-7088 138 ft. from bow 226 ft. from bow DECK PLANS & STATEROOMS 90 ft. from bow 103 ft. from bow Staterooms 3300-3431 to Staterooms 6100 & 6102. to Staterooms 7001 & 7002. to Staterooms 1800 & 1801. to Staterooms 2500-2503. 118 ft. from bow to Staterooms 3300 & 3301. The deck plans are color-coded by category of NN1800 NN1801 stateroom, and the category letter precedes the G2500 L2502 L2503 G2501 N1802 N1803 BRIDGE stateroom number in each room. All staterooms G2504 L2506 L2507 G2505 HH3300 HH3301 are equipped with DVD player, television, FRANS HALS LOUNGE D6102 G2508 L2510 L2511 G2509 D6100 H1804 H1805 DD3302 DD3303 THERMAL telephone and multi-channel music. G2512 L2514 L2515 G2513 GYMNAS IUM SUITE H1806 H1807 DD3304 DD3305 INFIRMARY G2516 L2518 L2519 G2517 C6104 CROW’S Important Note: Not all staterooms H1808 H1809 DD3306 DD3307 NEST DOCTOR'S E2520 L2522 L2523 E2521 BC6106 BC6101 within each category have the same H1810 OFFICE H1811 DD3310 K3308 DD3309 AEROBICS E2524 L2526 L2527 E2525 FRANS HALS LOUNGE BB6108 BB6103 AREA WM furniture configuration and/or facilities. H1812 RECEPTION H1813 DD3312 DD3311 BALCONY E2528 L2530 L2531 E2529 MAIN (SHOW) LOUNGE B6110 B6105 SAUNA Appropriate symbols within the rooms on H1814 H1815 HH3314 HH3313 THE GREENHOUSE W E2532 L2534 L2535 E2533 B6112 B6107 MEN’S FF1816 FF1817 HH3316 HH3315 SPA & SALO N LOCKER the deck plans describe differences from E2536 L2539 E2537 B6114 B6109 S7002 FF1818 FF1819 DD3318 DD3317 MASSAGE the stateroom descriptions below. E2538 E2541 B6116 B6111 BEAUTY E E M

FF1820 LAUN- DERETTE FF1821 C3320 C3319 PS7001 SALON E2540 E2543 B6118 B6113 RECEPTION E E VERANDAH SUITES F1822 F1823 S7004 E2542 E2545 B6120 B6115 E E E E F1824 C3322 C3321 PS F1825 M E E WOMEN’S E2544 E2547 M B6122 B6117 S7006 S7003 E E LOCKER SAUNA F1826 F1827 C3324 C3323 PHOTO W Penthouse Verandah Suite: Bedroom with 1 W B6124 E E B6119 M W F1828 E E F1829 C3326 C3325 GALLERY king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, E E W DA2546 DA2549 AA6126 E E AA6121 S7008 S7005 TERRACE GRILL EE1830 E E EE1831 E E living room, dining room, dressing room, private DA2548 E E M DA2551 E E BOUTIQUE AA6128 AA6123 EE1832 EE1833 C3328 E E C3327 E E verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar,

7 DA2550 DA2553 E E PURSER AA6130 AA6125 EE1834 C3330 E E C3329 S7010 S7007 EE1835 PHOTO DA2552 OLS refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. K2554 K2555 DA2557 R AA6136 I-6132 AA6127 M183 EE1836 EE1839 R SHOP LPO

2 DA2556 K2558 K2559 DA2561 AA6138 I-6134 AA6129 WHIR HOTEL S7012 S7009 CRUISE S E1838 MANAGE E1843 DIRECTO D2560 K2562 K2563 D2565 THE AA6140 I-6133 AA6131 M1841 M184 THE FRONT SLIDING DOME E1840 E1845 THE ATRIUM D2564 K2566 K2567 D2569 ATRIUM OFFICE AA6137 COVER Deluxe Verandah Suites: 2 lower beds ATRIUM RIUM TERRACE AA6142 I-6135 S7014 S7011

E1844 M1846 M1847 E1849 AT OCEAN BAR D2568 K2570 K2571 D2573 SHORE AA6144 AA6139 LIDO convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & E1848 M1850 M1851 E1853 EXCURSION POOL D2572 D2575 ART OFFICE shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private 4 K2574 AA6146 AA6141 S7016 S7015 E1852 E1855 GALLERY D2576 D2577 AA6148 AA6143 verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, E1856 M185 E1857 C3332 W M C3331 WADING

D2578 K2580 K2581 D2579 & AA6150 AA6145 POOL refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. S S7020 S7019 E1858 M1860 E1859 C3334 C3333 D2582 K2584 K2585 D2583 AA6152 AA6147 NEPTUNE E1862 M1864 E1861 C3336 C3335 LOUNGE A D2586 K2588 K2589 D2587 AA6154 AA6149 S7022 S7021 E1866 M1868 E1863 C3338 LAUNDERETTE C3337 LAUNDERETTE DOLPHIN BAR D2590 K2592 K2593 D2591 GOURMET SHOP WAJANG THEATRE & AA6156 AA6151 Verandah Suites: 2 lower beds convertible WINE TASTING BAR SHOPPING E1870 M1872 E1865 C3342 J3340 C3339 CULINARY ARTS CENTER ARCADE I-7025 D2594 K2596 K2597 D2595 AA6158 AA6153 S7026 S7027 to 1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed, whirlpool bath & E1874 M1876 E1867 C3346 J3344 C3341 D2598 K2600 K2601 D2599 AA6160 AA6155 shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, E1878 M1880 E1869 C3348 J3343 C3345 D2602 K2604 K2605 D2603 AA6162 AA6157 S7028 S7029 refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. E1882 M1884 E1871 C3350 J3347 C3349 CASINO BAR D2606 K2608 K2609 D2607 CASINO AA6164 AA6159 E1886 M1888 E1873 C3354 J3352 C3351 PIANO BAR AA B BB BC D2610 K2612 K2613 D2611 AA6166 AA6161 S7030 S7031 E1890 E1875 C3358 J3356 C3353 PINNACLE GRILL

7 D2614 D2615 AA6168 AA6163 Verandah Suites: 2 lower beds convertible E1892 E1879 C3360 J3355 C3357 E E E D2616 D2617 AA6170 AA6165 E E M187 S7032 S7033

LAUN- DERETTE to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, E1894 E1881 C3359 M E E D2618 K2619 D2621 AA6172 AA6167 E E sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, E1896 C3362 C3361 W VIEW LOUNG D2620 D2623 SEA AA6174 E E AA6169 S7034 S7035 E1898 E E E1883 C3364 C3363 refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. E E AA6176 E E AA6171 D2622 D2625 HUDSON E1900 E E E1885 A7036 A7037 D2624 E E D2627 E E ROOM E E AA6178 AA6173 E1902 M1887 E1889 C3366 E E A7038 A7039 OUTSIDE STATEROOMS D2626 D2629 E E E E AA6180 AA6175 E1904 E1891 C3368 E E A7040 A7041 D2628 D2631 Y AA6182 AA6177 C D DA DD E EE ER EE1906 C3370 C3365 LL EE1893 A A7042 A7043 G AA6184 AA6179 DA2630 DA2633 T R EE1908 EE1895 C3372 C3367 A A7044 A7045 DA2632 DA2635 AA6186 AA6181 PRACTICE BASKETBALL F G H EE1910 EE1897 C3374 C3369 A7046 A7047 TENNIS COURT DA2634 DA2637 AA6188 AA6183 COURT

T Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size EE1912 EE1899 C3376 C3371 EXPLORATIONS A7048 A7049 T DA2636 DA2639 CAFÉ EXPLORER’S B6190 B6185 EE1914 EE1901 C3378 C3373 LOUNGE A7050 A7051 bed, bathtub & shower. All DD-category staterooms DA2638 DA2641 B6192 B6187 EE1916 EE1903 DD3380 DD3375 AA7052 AA7053 have partial sea views. B6194 B6189 5 M1905 DA2640 DA2643 LIDO RESTAURAN EE1918 EE1907 HH3382 HH3377 AA7054 AA7055 LIDO RESTAURAN CLUB HAL VIDEO ARCADE B6196 B6191 FF DA2642 L264 DA2647 THE LOFT EE1920 EE1909 HH3384 HH3379 AA7056 AA7057 DA2644 DA2649 B6198 B6193 EE1922 EE1911 HH3386 HH3381 AA7058 AA7059 Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size DA2646 DA2651 B6200 B6195 EE1924 EE1913 DD3388 DD3383 MAIN AA7060 E E AA7061 bed, 1 sofa bed & pullman upper, bathtub & shower. DA2648 DA2653 GALLEY B6202 B6197 E E F1926 F1915 D3390 D3385 AA7062 E E AA7063 W M DA2650 DA2655 W B6204 B6199 E E HH F1928 F1917 D3392 D3387 AA7064 AA7065 DA2652 DA2657 B6206 E E B6201 F1930 E E F1919 D3394 D3389 M AA7066 I-7068 AA7067 Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size E2654 E E E2659 B6208 E E B6203 F1932 E E F1921 E E AA7070 I-7072 AA7069 bed, bathtub & shower. All HH-category staterooms E2656 E E E2661 E E QUEEN’S KING’S B6210 B6205 F1934 MM1936 MM1923 F1925 E E ROOM E E ROOM AA7074 I-7071 AA7073 have fully obstructed views. E2658 L2660 L2663 E2665 E E B6212 B6207 F1938 MM1940 MM1927 F1929 D3396 E E D3391 AA7076 AA7075 E2662 L2664 L2667 E2669 B6214 B6209 F1942 MM1944 MM1931 F1933 DD3398 DD3393 AA7078 AA7077 SKY DECK E2666 L2668 L2671 E2673 M W B6216 B6211 I N S I D E S T A TEROOMS F1946 MM1948 MM1935 HH3400 K3395 HH3397 AA7080 AA7079 F1937 ROTTERDAM DINING ROOM B6218 B6213 OUTSIDE E2670 L2672 L2675 E2677 ROTTERDAM DINING ROOM POOL I J K F1950 MM1952 MM1939 HH3402 K3399 HH3401 AA7082 AA7081 F1941 BB6220 5 BB6217

E2674 L2676 L2679 E2681 6 3 F1954 MM1956 MM1943 F1945 DD3406 K3404 DD3403 AA7084 AA7085 Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size E2678 L2680 L2683 E2685 BB6222 I-621 BB6219 POOL FF1958 MM1947 FF1949 D3410 K3408 D3405 AA7088 I-708 I-708 AA7087 bed, shower. E2682 L2684 L2687 E2689 BB6224 BB6221 FF1960 D3412 K3407 D3409 FF1951 BC6226 BC6223 E2686 L2688 L2691 E2693 THE OASIS L FF1962 FF1953 D3414 K3411 D3413 E2690 L2692 L2695 E2697 B6228 B6225 FF1964 FF1955 DD3418 K3416 DD3415 52 ft. to stern Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size

E2694 0 L2699 E2701 HH3422 K3420 HH3417 from Staterooms 7087 & 7088. ROTTERDAM DINING ROOM bed, 1 sofa bed & pullman upper, shower. E2696 L270 L2703 E2705 HH3424 K3419 HH3421 E2698 E2707 M MM HH3426 K3423 HH3425 52 ft. to stern E2704 E2709 DD3428 9 DD3427 from Staterooms 6225 & 6228. Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size G2706 G2713 G2715 G2702 G2711 HH3430 HH3431 ROTTERDAM DINING ROOM

D342 bed, 1 sofa bed, shower. 52 ft. to stern Sky Deck N NN from Staterooms 1955 & 1964. 16 ft. to stern from Staterooms 2713 & 2715. Sports Deck Standard: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen- 21 ft. to stern Lido Deck size bed, 1 sofa bed & pullman upper, shower. from Staterooms 3429-3431. Navigation Deck STATEROOM SYMBOL LEGEND SHIP SPECIFICATIONS & FACILITIES Verandah Deck Shower only Connecting rooms Upper Promenade Deck • 1,432 Guests • 3 Restaurants • Library Promenade Deck Bathtub & shower Staterooms AA7087, AA7088, B6225, B6228, • 63,000 Gross Tons • Outdoor Swimming • Casino Lower Promenade Deck 2 lower beds or converts to 1-queen size C6104, D3391, D3396, D3429, FF1955, FF1964, • 780 Feet Long Pools (one with • Beauty Salon Main Deck (no sofa bed) G2500, G2702, H1804, H1805, H1806, H1807, • Automatic Stabilizers sliding glass roof) • Internet Center Dolphin Deck HH3430, HH3431, K2554, K2555, L2700 are Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) • 10 Guest Decks • Health Spa • Practice Tennis Court wheelchair accessible, shower only. Stateroom • 12 Guest Elevators • Movie Theatre • Basketball Court Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) S7034 is wheelchair accessible, bathub & shower. • 18 Public Rooms • Duty-free Shops Partial sea view These staterooms have portholes instead of 2 lower beds not convertible to a queen-size windows Fully obstructed view

54 book early and save www.hollandamerica.com 55 rest assured: answers to frequent questions • Trip Interruption coverage provides If something comes up and I have to cancel, have access to a 24-hour hotline whose staff protection if your trip is interrupted am I covered? will refer you to qualified local doctors who after departure due to a covered reason. Absolutely. You can cancel for any reason speak your language. The plan reimburses your unused whatsoever up to 24 hours prior to departure. (determined in the case of your cruise I have a history of back trouble. What if my back or cruisetour on a pro rata basis), non- What’s more, you’ll get cash back. Other goes out on the trip and we have to cut it short? programs won’t give you any cancellation fees refundable land or sea expenses prepaid Under the Platinum Plan there is no exclusion to HAL, airfare paid to return home back in cash for this type of situation because for pre-existing conditions. Compare that to it is not a “covered” claim. and certain additional expenses up to Your Best Coverage Worldwide other plans with long “wait” periods applying us$100/day. Maximum benefit is 150% Is my airfare covered as well? to pre-existing conditions. of your cruise/cruisetour cost. Yes. If you purchased Holland America’s Does the Platinum Plan cover me if I am Fly Cruise Plan, you’ll get 80% (90% with • Trip Delay coverage provides Holland America Line Cancellation Protection Programs. injured on shore? reimbursement for reasonable additional Platinum Plan) of your airfare cancellation Absolutely! You’ll be reimbursed up to penalty refunded when cancelling up to accommodation and traveling expenses us$10,000 for covered emergency medical, incurred to rejoin the trip in progress 24 hours prior to departure. travel information surgical and emergency dental care should when you are delayed for more than If an emergency occurs during our trip, will you become sick or are accidentally injured 12 hours, due to covered reasons. Maximum I be able to see a doctor who speaks English? while traveling. benefit is us$1,000; not to exceed us$100/day. If you have chosen the Platinum Plan, you’ll • Emergency Evacuation coverage will pay the four reasons ours is the a small price for peace of mind necessary costs of transportation, medical Holland America’s Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) is designed to protect your services and medical supplies if, due to holland holland a covered medical reason, you must be Best Protection vacation investment from loss — no matter what. And like other plans that protect things america america line line transported to medical facilities during your of great value, it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind. Be it illness, family matters, standard platinum cruise or cruisetour. Maximum benefit is fare paid(usd) plan plan in the Industry unforeseen work events — anything, CPP is your assurance that your vacation can be us$50,000. $ 0 – $ 1,000 $ 79 $ 99 cancellation protection cancelled for any reason for a cash refund. • Medical Expense coverage reimburses up to 1,001 – 1,250 99 129 plan and additional us$10,000 for medical and emergency dental you can cancel 1,251 – 1,500 119 149 baggage protection expenses incurred as a result of an injury or our standard and platinum plans at a glance 1 for any reason. 1,501 – 1,750 139 169 sickness that first manifests itself during your Even if it’s up to 24 hours before Unforeseen events do happen, which is why Holland America Line is pleased to offer 1,751 – 2,000 159 199 cpp standard plan cruise or cruisetour. sailing. For any reason whatsoever, the best trip cancellation protection in the industry. 2,001 – 2,500 189 249 Our Standard Cancellation Protection Plan • You will also receive the following 2,501 – 3,000 229 289 (CPP Standard Plan) will allow you, for any 24-Hour Emergency Hotline Assistance your reservation may be cancelled cpp standard 3,001 – 3,500 269 339 reason, to provide written cancellation up Services, arranged by the CPP Platinum with ease. 3,501 – 4,000 309 389 to 24 hours prior to scheduled cruise or Plan administrator’s designated provider: CPP Standard allows you to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours prior to the cruise 4,001 – 4,500 349 439 cruisetour departure and receive a refund Emergency Cash Transfer Assistance, 4,501 – 5,000 379 479 equal to 80% of the applicable cancellation Medical Consultation and Monitoring, you get departure and receive a cash refund equal to 80% of the applicable cancellation fee. fee (90% if you purchased our CPP Platinum 5,001 – 5,500 409 519 Emergency Legal Assistance, Emergency Plus, Holland America Line assumes $500 of liability for lost, damaged or delayed Plan). In addition, Holland America Line Medical and Dental Assistance, Lost Travel 2 cash back. 5,501 – 6,000 439 559 baggage. Please note: The CPP Standard Plan is not insurance; for that, guests rely on (HAL) automatically assumes an additional Document Assistance and Emergency Regardless of your reason 6,001 – 6,500 469 599 us$500 of liability for lost, damaged or Medical Payment Assistance. the Platinum Plan. 6,501 – 7,000 499 639 for cancelling. Only delayed baggage of guests who purchase the There are no pre-existing condition 7,001 – 7,500 529 679 Holland America Line refunds CPP Standard Plan, still subject, however, limitations in the CPP Platinum Plan! cpp platinum 7,501 – 8,000 559 719 to the limitations in our baggage policies. 80 – 90% of refundable fees Important note: This is a summary of Our Platinum Cancellation Protection Plan enables you to supplement the CPP Standard 8,001 – 8,500* 589 759 For example, we do not cover losses while IN CASH, FOR ANY REASON, baggage is in the custody of airlines. The coverage. Please refer to the Description Plan with insurance coverage and travel assistance services. You may cancel for any of 24-Hour Emergency Hotline Services * Above us$8,500, the Standard Plan cost is an baggage policies of HAL are explained in as long as you cancel more than reason up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a 90% cash refund of the applicable additional us$30 and the Platinum Plan is an detail on page 63 in this brochure. and Certificate of Insurance available from additional us$40, for each us$500 of fare or Holland America Line which contains the 24 hours prior to departure. The CPP Standard Plan is not insurance; it cancellation fee. In addition, you’ll receive: fraction of us$500. Rates are per person based details of assistance services and insurance upon each guest’s share of the total cruise fare provides no rights other than those explained coverage, terms, conditions, exclusions • pre-departure trip cancellation within 24 hours of departure above. For example, it does not protect double- same price plus NDA paid. Rates are subject to change. and other applicable limitations. The CPP Cancel for any covered reason within the 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure and receive triple-quad occupancy rates should one or Platinum Plan is only available for U.S. 3 for all ages. Fares and plan costs above are in U.S. currency. more members of your party cancel, nor does reimbursement for the unused arrangements of the cruise or cruisetour portion of travel If your cruise fare is paid in Canadian currency, and Canadian residents. The CPP Standard We offer the same excellent it cover expenses or unused services due to and CPP Platinum Plans are optional, the plan cost will be payable in Canadian trip interruption. protection for everyone, at • trip interruption protection Covers the unused arrangements of your travel and currency based upon the exchange rate used for must be paid at time of deposit and are your booking. Actual plan cost will be confirmed non-refundable. The per-person, per-cruise the same cost. additional traveling expenses to return home, up to 150% of the cruise/cruisetour cost in Canadian currency at time of booking. cpp platinum plan costs for both plans are listed at left. Our Platinum Cancellation Protection Plan The Standard and Platinum Cancellation The insurance coverage provided under • trip delay coverage Reimbursement for accommodation and traveling expenses (CPP Platinum Plan) enables you to Protection plans are optional, must be purchased the CPP Platinum Plan is underwritten by 100% coverage if your trip is delayed more than 12 hours supplement the CPP Standard Plan with for pre-existing at the time of deposit and the costs are non- Virginia Surety Company, Inc., under policy 4 refundable. Trip cancellation protection is insurance coverage and travel assistance #htp04915 and the CPP Platinum Plan is conditions. • emergency medical expense You will be reimbursed up to us$10,000 in covered effective for any reason up to 24 hours prior to services as well as increase your refund amount administered by BerkelyCare, a division of to 90% for cancellations made more than 24 Our Platinum Plan covers medical expenses for any illness or injury first occurring during your trip. In addition, departure under the Standard and Platinum Affinity Insurance Services, Inc., and, in Plans. The Platinum Plan additionally offers hours prior to departure. The CPP Platinum necessary expenses of up to us$50,000 for emergency medical evacuation are covered. These CA: AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. also pre-existing conditions without cancellation protection for covered reasons Plan provides you with the following insurance d/b/a Aon Direct Insurance Administrators, exclusions or “time limits.” are benefits that Medicare and many private insurance plans may not offer, and they are within 24 hours prior to departure. All other benefits and services, in addition to the CPP License #0795465. The program provides highly recommended for foreign travel. benefits of the Platinum Plan are effective upon Standard Plan benefits and larger refund: limited health insurance benefits and does not departure of your trip. • Trip Cancellation coverage provides protection provide basic hospital, basic medical or major • 24-hour emergency hotline assistance Provides round-the-clock help worldwide Standard Cancellation Protection Plan does if you or a traveling companion must cancel medical insurance as defined by the NY State for legal or medical referrals, lost travel documents, cash transfer or passport assistance not incorporate any insurance coverage. The for a covered reason during the 24 hours prior Insurance Department. The CPP Standard sole benefit is to provide Trip Cancellation to scheduled departure. The plan reimburses Plan is not insurance and is administered by protection up to 24 hours prior to departure your non-refundable cancellation charges Holland America Line Inc. for the individual guest purchasing the plan. or increased occupancy charges (if a traveling companion cancels) imposed by HAL.

58 e-b rochures available online www.hollandamerica.com 59 Mariner Society ® “Once aboard, never forgotten.” Our past preferred pricing • Invitation to a Mariners-only guests are members of a distinguished • Special Mariner fares (on select sailings), champagne reception and awards travel group known as the Mariner Society. and even savings for relatives and friends ceremony, hosted by the Captain Membership is automatic and entitles special events and gifts mariner® magazine you to special rewards and extra privileges • Mariner lapel pins, luggage tags, special • Complimentary subscription to like these. Whether you’ve cruised with us pillow gifts our travel magazine, featuring news fifty times or just once, we’re honored to Smooth Air Travel and Mariner Society updates welcome you aboard again as a special and Connecting to your cruise. honored guest, a Mariner. travel information

Holland America’s Fly Cruise Plan offers you convenience and peace of mind when traveling Requests should be submitted prior to air schedule changes cruise-only guests final payment in order to assure proper Due to late changes by airlines in their We recommend that you schedule a minimum to and from your cruise vacation. This comprehensive program puts the resources of our entire consideration. All requests are subject schedules, we recommend a phone call to your of four hours both at the beginning and end air/sea staff behind you. to availability and are not guaranteed. airline to reconfirm your flights just prior to of your cruise to allow for transfers, customs If confirmation is possible, a us$50 non- travel. If airlines change their schedules after clearance and airport security checks. refundable service charge and additional tickets are issued, we will adjust your itinerary Note: If you purchase air transportation air rates /air taxes / fees airline costs incurred will be assessed. or air carrier accordingly. holland america’s fly cruise plan A service charge will be assessed for each independently from Holland America Line, In these changing times, it’s worth every dollar — and then some. Air rates will be quoted and are subject to additional request that is confirmed. air changes /refunds you will be responsible for any and all expenses change until the booking is paid in full. Changes to existing reservations initiated by incurred when joining the vessel in progress. book early Quoted rates do not include Passenger Facility guests will result in a rescheduling charge of home city motor coach service When your air travel is arranged through Holland America Line, you are Charges (us$3–27), federal flight segment fees The availability of the air rates that we have us$100 per guest if the changes are made after Roundtrip motor coach service is available automatically enrolled in our Fly Cruise Plan, a program which entitles for each flight segment (takeoff and landing) arranged may be limited. Therefore, it is the final payment due date. Airline tickets from the cities listed below for cruises of us$3.20, the September 11 Security Fee advantageous for you to book your vacation you to a whole host of advantages: are based on fares which are highly restrictive departing from Ft. Lauderdale. Home City of us$2.50 per guest enplanement (up to a as early as possible. We reserve the right to and often cannot be reissued or exchanged Motor Coach program is available only ® maximum of us$10) and international arrival limit or close sales from cities without notice. • custom travel Our AirPlus Service allows guests to select which for another carrier or routing. on cruises which embark and disembark and departure taxes (us$3–100). airlines they prefer, upgrade flight class and/or travel to and from liability and relation A fee of us$100 per guest will be assessed for from Ft. Lauderdale (not available on one- with airlines their (dis)embarkation port on dates other than those usually booked. guests who delete the Fly Cruise Plan from way cruises). Fees will vary by route and We reserve the right to use the carriers, their booking anytime within 65 days of travel. are per person. routing and fare structure of our choice, and • flight delay assistance If your flight is delayed, we’ll make sure someone The maximum refund for unused air tickets CRUISES DEPARTING FROM FT. LAUDERDALE: to utilize commuter and/or charter air service will not exceed the air add-on paid to us. There is at the airport to meet you and help you with your luggage. without prior notice. As the air rates we use are Ft. Lauderdale, FL Melbourne, FL are no partial refunds. Due to changing airline Clearwater, FL Vero Beach, FL based on capacity-controlled, promotional and tariffs, your tickets may reflect fares higher • flight cancellation assistance If your flight is cancelled or a revised group fares, we may limit or close sales without St. Petersburg, FL Ft. Pierce, FL or lower than our air add-on amounts. The Bradenton, FL Ocala, FL schedule no longer connects to the ship or tour, we will alter your ticket at prior notice at any time. If, due to any cause difference is neither chargeable nor refundable. beyond our control, we are unable to arrange Sarasota,FL Lady Lake, FL no charge; if necessary, we’ll even rebook on an alternate airline. for air travel or the air travel we arrange is baggage Venice, FL Leesburg, FL Tampa/Brandon, FL Orlando, FL airplus service ® unavailable or otherwise fails to materialize, Baggage allowance is governed by airline AirPlus Service is available for Fly Cruise our liability will be limited to refunding the regulations. Excess baggage charges are the Sun City Center, FL Jacksonville, FL guests who wish to customize their air travel. air add-on amount paid to us. We assume no responsibility of the passenger. We assume Pt. Charlotte, FL St. Augustine, FL Popular options include: liability for any acts or omissions of any airline, no responsibility for loss, damage or delay Ft. Myers, FL Palm Coast, FL including, without limitation, those involving while baggage is in the custody of airlines. Naples, FL Stuart, FL • Scheduling your travel to allow for Daytona, FL West Palm Beach, FL an extended stay either before or after cancellation of flights, schedule changes, overnight hotel your cruise re-routings, damage to or delay or loss of accommodations baggage, flight delays, equipment failures, It may be necessary to overnight guests • Upgrading to First or Business class, accidents, pilot or other staff shortages, en route to or from their cruise due to airline subject to availability overbooking or computer errors. The liabilities schedules and/or availability. If necessary, the and obligations of an airline to you, and your • Choosing preferred airlines to gain credit cost of hotel accommodations is not included rights against an airline, are subject to any for mileage programs, or because your plans in the air add-on amounts. Hotels will be require a certain flight or particular time and all terms and conditions of the airline’s selected by Holland America Line and may not amtrak ® train travel • Designating a different gateway city than tickets and tariffs. be at the port of (dis)embarkation. Guests are Travel by Amtrak and receive special discounts the one closest to home seat assignments / responsible for hotel accommodations, meals up to 25%* on travel between cities in the U.S. Written requests should be faxed to AirPlus special requests and items of a personal nature. & Canada and select Holland America Line Service at (206) 298-3008 or mailed to: We cannot confirm seat assignment requests transfers ports of embarkation. Simply book your cruise or requests for special meals or other special Holland America Line Inc. Transfers may be purchased from the port and call Amtrak at 1-800-usa-rail for train services not mentioned in this brochure. Attn: AirPlus Service city airport to the ship and from the ship to travel information and reservations. Your travel professional may assist with these 300 Elliott Avenue West the port city airport on day of sailing only. arrangements once you receive your tickets. * Restrictions apply. Seattle, WA 98119 Transfers are available to Fly Cruise guests and Some airlines or charter operators may Amtrak is a registered trademark and service mark of the to guests who have independent flight plans. not offer advance seat assignments. Guests National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Guests with independent flight arrangements traveling with other guests who originate must advise Holland America Line of this from different cities or who request the Fly information at least 45 days prior to departure. Cruise Plan at a later time may not receive routing on the same flights.

60 e-b rochures available online www.hollandamerica.com 61 cannot be applied to future bookings. Travel guests with disabilities requirements. As to immunizations, please responsibility professionals may impose their own cancellation We do not discriminate against persons on check with a travel medicine specialist The ms Amsterdam, ms Prinsendam, Details, Details fees. Agency fees of any nature are a matter to the basis of disability. We seek, to the extent or local health department for specific ms Volendam, ms Noordam, ms Westerdam be decided on solely by the agency and guests. feasible, to accommodate the needs of persons recommendations and/or requirements. and ms Zuiderdam are owned by Lorem ipsum dolor set amet nominis. Cruise contracts are nontransferable. Name with disabilities. We have a limited number You may find some helpful information on HAL Antillen N.V. and chartered to n/c changes and departure date changes are of staterooms designed for wheelchair access. the U.S. Centers for Disease Control website Holland America Line N.V. considered reservation cancellations and are Service animals are permitted on board ships at www.cdc.gov/travel or call toll free The ms Ryndam and ms Veendam are subject to cancellation fees. if prior arrangements have been made. Certain 1-877-fyi-trip. Some countries have special owned by HAL Nederland N.V. and requirements for minors (under age 18) cruise fares land and shore facilities may not be fully chartered to Holland America Line N.V. BeforeDetails, You Details Go accessible to persons with disabilities. While who are not traveling with both parents. All of these entities are affiliates of Traveling with Holland America Line is one Holland America Line endeavors to contract Please discuss this with your travel professional. Holland America Line Inc. Transportation of the best vacation values around. Your with companies which provide accessible baggage policy aboard the ship is provided solely by the HelpingImportant you policies plan your for yourcruise. review. cruise fare includes accommodations aboard services and facilities, we cannot guarantee that Shipowners and Charterersand pursuant an elegant Holland America cruise ship, most Holland America Line will carry as baggage all services and facilities will be fully accessible. only your personal effects for your wearing, to the Cruise Contract that you will receive meals and entertainment on board ship. Not In limited situations where an individual prior to embarkation. A copy of the form comfort or convenience during your travel travel information included are items of a personal nature or with a disability would be unable to satisfy of cruise contract will be provided upon optional programs or optional activities, such with Holland America Line. Your baggage certain specified safety and other criteria, even needs to be placed in securely constructed request or can be viewed on our website: as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, laundry when provided with appropriate auxiliary www.hollandamerica.com. Please note that and dry cleaning, shore transfers, excursions, and locked suitcases or trunks. If your travel aids and services, we may find it necessary to includes a land component, you are limited the contract includes a clause specifying Payment by American Express, VISA, medical, barber and beauty shop services. reservations ask the individual to make alternative travel to two pieces of checked baggage and one certain courts in the State of Washington MasterCard or Discover Card is also accepted. All fares are per person in U.S. dollars. Travel agencies provide valuable service arrangements. We must be notified of any overnight or light flight bag which must as the exclusive forum for resolving disputes. and counseling to prospective travelers. We For faster processing, please include a gratuity policy special medical, physical or other requirements remain in your custody at all times. Non-Holland America Services (such as encourage you to make your Holland America confirmation number on your check. Travel of guests at the time of booking. Please contact Exceptional service is part of the Holland America Line does not assume any airlines and ground carriers, shore excursions, reservations with a travel professional. professionals please note that MCOs will our Access and Compliance Department via Holland America cruise experience. Because liability for loss of or damage to or delay of restaurants, air ambulance, hotels and Travel agencies are not owned or controlled not be accepted. e-mail at [email protected], you are our guest, it is our goal to make sure perishable items, medicine, liquor, cash, credit shoreside physicians) are generally performed by Holland America Line. Your deposits and you receive the finest service possible. And we via fax at 1-800-577-1731 or via TTY at by independent contractors. These Non- payments for Holland America’s services are upgrade policy 1-800-254-8669. or debit cards, jewelry, gold, silver or similar Holland America Line reserves the right to have made it easy for you to reward excellent valuables, securities, financial instruments, Holland America Services are solely at your risk to be paid to the travel agency with which you service on board. medical services/infants/ and subject to the terms or arrangements made made your reservations. Since accommodations upgrade a guest or guests to more expensive records or other valuable or business A gratuity of us$10 per guest per day pregnancy by you or on your behalf with the independent are limited by the number of staterooms on category accommodations at no additional cost. documents, computers, cellular telephones, for dining and stateroom services will be Each of our ships is equipped with limited contractor. We assume no responsibility with each ship, reservations should be made as cameras, hearing aids, electric wheelchairs, change charges automatically added to your shipboard account medical facilities that are staffed by a physician respect to these Non-Holland America Services early as possible. Travel documents will be scooters, or other video or other electronic To cover administrative costs, a per-person on a daily basis. We are confident that you and registered nurses. The physician is an (including cancellation, delay, injury, death issued only if and when full payment has been equipment, binoculars, film, videotape, charge will be made if you request a change will find the service on board exemplary independent contractor. There will be a or damage to property) even though we may received by Holland America Line from the computer disks, audio disks, tapes or CDs. in your travel arrangements after the final and, should you wish to make adjustments, fee charged for all medical services and collect monies or make bookings. travel agency. Refunds for cancelled or unused These items should not be left lying about payment due date. Change charges are not you may do so at the end of the cruise by medications obtained on board. If you become services will normally be made to the same the ship or your stateroom, nor should they Situations may arise which, in our opinion, assessed for stateroom upgrades or for the contacting the front office. A 15% service ill during the cruise and the physician is unable travel agency on the basis of the amount be left unattended on other vessels, railcars make it necessary for us to cancel, advance addition of services, unless air reservations charge will be automatically added to your to care for your needs on board, you will be actually received by Holland America Line less or other vehicles or in hotels, nor placed in or postpone a scheduled departure, change are altered and/or travel documents must bar charges and dining room wine account. transferred to medical facilities on shore. any applicable cancellation fees and charges. luggage other than the bag you carry with you. itineraries or make substitutions involving be reissued. If your condition will require that you have You are responsible for obtaining from your In terminals, airports, ports of call and In addition, Holland America Line will not hotels, restaurants, ports of call, other travel special medical apparatus or assistance on travel agency monies either retained by cancellation policy on shore excursions, we suggest that you assume any liability for any loss of or damage components, vessels or other modes of board, we must be made aware of that at time the agency or received by the agency from A full refund (except for amounts paid for extend gratuities consistent with customary to carry-on baggage left unattended on the transportation. In that event, we do not assume of booking in order to determine whether we Holland America Line. For further information CPP) will be made for written cancellations local practices. ship or on other modes of transportation responsibility or liability for any resulting can accommodate your needs. If you are using visit our website at www.hollandamerica.com received by Holland America Line, 300 Elliott or in hotels. Holland America’s ships provide, losses, expenses or inconvenience. Your full fares, non-discountable prescription drugs, please bring an adequate or call 1-877-sail hal. Guests under 21 years of Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119 at least at no extra charge, either safe-deposit boxes cruise fare will be refunded, however, if the amounts, taxes and surcharges supply with you and keep them in your carry- age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian 76 days (or 121 days for sailings on the in the ship’s Front Office or stateroom safes. cruise is cancelled prior to initial embarkation. Holland America Line reserves the right not to on luggage. We will not accept reservations or chaperone who is at least 25 years old; one ms Veendam and the ms Prinsendam) prior Certain hotels may also provide similar We are not required to make refunds once honor any published prices that it determines for infants weeks or younger at time cruise adult chaperone is required for every five to the date on which you are to commence 12 facilities. Your use of safe-deposit boxes, travel commences, regardless of the reason for were erroneous due to printing, electronic commences, or women who will be 24 or more people under age 21. travel by air, rail, sea or otherwise. stateroom safes or similar facilities will guests being unable to complete their travel. or clerical error. Each cruise fare includes a weeks pregnant at the time their cruise with not increase Holland America’s liability as Cancellation fees for guests who cancel after ships’ registry deposit and final payment that date for any reason, including medical or “Non-Discountable Amount.” That portion Holland America Line concludes. described below. requirements of the fare is neither commissionable to travel The ms Amsterdam, ms Prinsendam, family reasons, are subject to the following Holland America Line cannot be responsible professionals nor subject to reduction in the immigration and immunization ms Ryndam, ms Volendam, ms Noordam, The per-person, per-cruise deposit per-person cancellation fees: for any loss, delay or damage that occurs before event of a percentage discount promotion, All U.S. and Canadian citizens must carry ms Westerdam, ms Veendam and ms Zuiderdam requirements to secure reservations are listed baggage comes into Holland America’s actual sailings under 30 days 2-for-1 promotion or otherwise. Fares quoted a passport valid for six months beyond the are registered in The Netherlands. with the cruise prices, and Cancellation custody when you begin your travel with us or 75–57 days before commencing travel: in this brochure are those in effect at the time duration of the cruise and necessary visas. Holland America Line has registered Protection Plan costs are on page 59. after baggage leaves Holland America’s actual an amount equal to deposit requirement; of printing. If cost factors dictate the need for Expired passports are not acceptable. Non- trademarks in the United States and various A deposit is required at time of cruise booking. custody at the end of your travel with us. fare increases, Holland America Line may do U.S./non-Canadian citizens: You must have a foreign countries for the names and phrases Cancellation Protection Plan, if desired, must 56–29 days before commencing travel: In particular, please note that we assume no so at any time prior to departure. Guests can valid passport and any necessary visas. Please “Holland America,” “Holland America Line,” be paid for at time of deposit; see Cancellation 50% of gross fare; responsibility for loss, damage or delay while cancel (without paying a cancellation fee) carefully verify the existing identification “Westours,” “A Tradition of Excellence,” Protection Plan and Additional Baggage baggage is in the custody of airlines. 28–16 days before commencing travel: rather than accept a fare increase. This right requirements for your particular travel “AirPlus Service,” “Oceans Apart,” “Club HAL,” Protection for details on page 59. 75% of gross fare; does not apply to increases in Taxes or to situation. In addition, non-U.S. citizens who If Holland America Line, due to any cause “Wayfarer,” “Westfarer,” “Seafarer,” “Sunfarer,” Final payment is due no later than 75 days 15 days or less before commencing travel: surcharges, as described below. The term have previously been admitted to the United whatsoever, is liable for loss of, damage to “Eastfarer,” and “A Signature of Excellence” prior to departure, 90 days prior for sailings 100% of gross fare. “Taxes” as used by Holland America Line refers States for permanent residence must carry or delay of your property, the amount of as well as for the modern and antique on the ms Veendam and the ms Prinsendam. to certain taxes, fees and charges imposed their Permanent Resident Card (Form i-551), Holland America’s liability will not exceed ship design logo. ms veendam & ms prinsendam commonly known as a Green Card. You are In most cases, we are able to provide you with by governmental or quasi-governmental us$100 (us$600 for guests who have purchased Should you need to contact sailings 30 days and over also responsible for securing necessary visas travel documents, including your cruise authorities, including port authorities, Cancellation Protection Plan) unless you have Holland America Line prior to sailing, contract, approximately 30 days prior to 120–91 days before commencing travel: and immunizations. Information on visas, specified to Holland America Line in writing an amount equal to deposit requirement; relating to any aspect of your cruise or tour. please use this address: departure. 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