Holland America Line 2008 Worldwide Cruise Holidays
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2008 Worldwide Cruise Holidays holland america line Where next ? Come with us to discover worlds of beauty and magic. a signature holland america line ship information of excellence 2008 itineraries and deck plans 2 Spacious, Elegant Ships 10 Caribbean Cruises 22 Alaska Cruises 40 South America Cruises 50 An Elite Fleet 4 Gracious, Unobtrusive Service 14 Panama Canal & 24 Alaska & the Yukon 42 South Pacific & Asia Voyages 54 Deck Plans 6 Sophisticated Five-Star Amazon Cruises CruiseTours 46 Grand Voyages Dining 18 Hawaii, Tahiti & 26 Europe Cruises 49 Grand World Voyage travel information Marquesas Islands Cruises 8 Extensive Activities & 38 Canada & New England 72 2008 Sailing Schedule Enrichment Programmes 20 Mexico, Pacific Northwest Cruises & Pacific Coast Cruises 50 into a world of comfort and easy elegance aboard Rthe �laxships of Holland America Line. In public rooms rich, polished woods and soft leather furniture create an inviting ambiance in which to gather. Staterooms, filled with all manner of sophisticated amenities, beckon you to retreat for hours. classic design every stateroom a gracious retreat • Refined, graceful ships designed to be true ocean-going vessels • Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms, many with private • Wraparound teak Promenade Deck verandahs and classic teak deck chairs • Luxurious Euro-Top beds and • Spacious public rooms adorned premium linens with fine art and antiques highlighted by museum-style • Large, extra-fluffy Egyptian cotton self-guided iPod® tours towels; lighted magnifying mirrors; massage showerheads; salon-quality • Marine-blue hulls hair dryers • Polished brass brightwork — • Elemis Aromapure’s luxurious a classic nautical touch “Time to Spa” aromatherapy skincare and spa-therapies products mid-sized ships • Luxurious terry cloth bathrobes • Ships designed to be large enough to offer diverse amenities while carrying • Flat-panel televisions with far fewer guests DVD players • More space per guest than other • Generous storage premium cruise lines • Complimentary fresh fruit Sunlight and stylish • Wide variety of larger staterooms, • Complimentary 24-hour most with ocean views or spacious in-room dining private verandahs • Nightly turndown service appointments grace your • Largest, most comfortable and finely appointed suites of any major suite accommodations cruise line For guests choosing suite accommodations, spacious stateroom. • Early embarkation program allows Holland America Line offers a host of guests to board as early as 11:00am complimentary services that will forever spoil you for any other stateroom class. See page 50 for complete details. Luxurious living is found in every detail, from cozy cotton robes to fragrant bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. www.hollandamerica.co.uk 3 at the heart of the Holland America Line A experiencelways is a warm and intuitive style of service that is never in the way — and never out of reach. Expect excellence: We sail with nearly one crew member for every two guests. a signature style in the restaurants • best cruise line for europe — • Two expert servers per table in the Travel Weekly main Dining Room, selected for their proven abilities to remember • #1 preferred cruise line 2006 guest preferences Portrait of Affluent Travelers™ survey — Yesawich, Pepperdine, • Knowledgeable wine stewards adept Brown & Russell at pairing wine with food • consistently among the world’s • Tableside waiter service in highest-rated cruise lines — the enhanced Lido, our popular Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ casual-dining restaurant Choice Awards and Travel + Leisure • Executive chefs inducted into the World’s Best Awards prestigious Confrérie de la Chaîne • best overall service — des Rôtisseurs, an international Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ food and wine society Choice Awards throughout the ship • Warm, intuitive style of service — never in the way, never out of reach • Poolside beverage service featuring handcrafted tropical cocktails and • 135 years of polished performance signature recipes using fresh-squeezed in your stateroom juices and premium ingredients • Expert fitness instructors in yoga, • Daily housekeeping to refresh Pilates and weight training fruit, tidy belongings and keep staterooms immaculate • European-trained aestheticians in the Spa • Nightly turndown service • Gaming lessons offered by Casino staff • Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining • Complimentary lemonade and iced tea served on deck midafternoon • Ice service and shoeshine service • Social hosts for dinner and dancing • Use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge on select longer voyages and personal concierge service for Penthouse Verandah and Deluxe Verandah Suite guests polished presentation A genuinely warm smile and gracious, prompt where perfection is in the details. attention are the hallmarks of the extraordinary service you’ll experience on board. www.hollandamerica.co.uk 5 Prepare for an extraordinary g culinary Intri adventure.ue your From s� nses.a casual bite poolside to a formal five-course affair, the crew of Holland America Line know how to orchestrate a truly memorable dining experience. the elegant main • Complimentary 24-hour dining room in-room dining • Luxurious Dining Room, graced • The Terrace Grill on deck, where with fine art and antiques swimsuits are suitable attire Take your place for another • Sophisticated details including • Late-night snack, chocolate Rosenthal china and crisp white dessert extravaganza table linens . • Explorations Café featuring pastries enchanting evening • Five-course menus with offerings from and espresso drinksu classic preparations and regionally • Daily Afternoon Tea service, elevated to inspired cuisine to vegetarian dishes Royal Dutch High Tea once per cruise • Choice of four dinner sittings * • Romantic formal nights, a master staff and crew a traditional cruise favourite • Menu design under the direction of Master Chef Rudi Sodamin the pinnacle grill experience • Executive chefs inducted into the prestigious Confrérie de la Chaîne • Intimate, reservations-only dining des Rôtisseurs, an international featuring Sterling Silver Beef ® and food and wine society fresh seafood • Two expert servers per table in • Luxurious appointments including the main Dining Room Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens signature touches • Extensive wine list featuring • Hand-dipped chocolates in the many selections rated “Excellent” Explorer’s Lounge by Wine Spectator • Ice cream bar featuring other delightful complimentary treats ways to dine • Complimentary hot hors d’oeuvres • Fresh, cooked-to-order specialities during cocktail hour in the relaxed Lido Restaurant for breakfast and lunch * ms Prinsendam has two dinner sittings. u Explorations Café facilities vary by ship. • Made-to-order dinner entrées and tableside waiter service in the Lido for dinner Each evening is a celebration of fine food and wine, a feast for the eyes, the palate and the soul. www.hollandamerica.co.uk 7 and try something every y Bdayroaden that surprises our you. horizons Find time to do nothing at all. Activities abound, along with oceans of freedom to do as you please. relax and recharge alive at night • Award-winning Greenhouse • best onboard entertainment — Spa & Salonu: Onboard Services Magazine Tranquil Asian-inspired treatment • Lavish Las Vegas-style production shows rooms, including couple’s massage • Talented vocalists, illusionists, rooms, offering an impressive menu comedians and variety acts of luxurious treatments • Casino gaming, movies, Piano Bar♠ Dry-float suite with massage option • Crow’s Nest Nightclub & Thermal suites, steam and aromatic Late-night Disco room, heated ceramic lounges and in-suite showers personal growth Relaxation area facing the sea • Culinary Arts Center, presented The latest exotic skin, body and by Food & Wine magazine, with state- hair treatments of-the-art demonstration kitchen for gourmet presentations, tasting events • Jacuzzi®, hot tub, sauna, steam room and intimate cooking classes • Two outdoor pools, one with sliding • Explorations Café, powered by glass roof ♠ The New York Times, offering more • Fitness Center with yoga, Pilates, than 2,000 books, music listening spinning and new exercise and stations, Internet, puzzles and moreu weight-training equipment • Explorations Speaker Series • Basketball and volleyball courts on cruises 10 days or longer • Golf simulator and golf swing • best shore excursions — Porthole analysis* Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards • Dutch High Tea, accompanied by • 24-hour e-mail and Internet access string ensemble • Luxury duty-free shopping u Greenhouse Spa & Salon and Explorations Café facilities vary by ship. ♠ Available on all ships except the ms Prinsendam. * Available only on the ms Prinsendam. experience new tastes, new ideas, new skills. The sun goes down and night comes alive with lavish Las Vegas-style production shows and fast action around the tables in the Casino. www.hollandamerica.co.uk 9 FT. LAUDERDALE FT. LAUDERDALE TAMPA From brilliant coral reefs and lush rain forests, ancient Mayan FT. LAUDERDALE ruins and laid-back island towns, Holland America Line covers Half Moon Cay Half Moon Cay Grand Turk the Caribbean in all of its dazzling diversity. And on many Nassau itineraries, a day like no other on Half Moon Cay, our private Costa Half Moon Cay Maya Grand Cayman paradise in the Bahamas. Aruba Curaçao Grand Cayman Costa Maya Montego Bay 3-Day 7-Day Sunday Departures 7-Day Sunday Departures 7-Day Sunday Departures 3- to 14-Day Caribbean