Holland America Line's commitment to
providing the best in cruise vacations is confirmed by awards and
accolades from leaders in the tourism industry. With the introduction
of the 1,918-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006, Holland America Line's
fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500 cruises from more than
25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to 108 days and visit all
seven continents, including new Australia/New Zealand and Asia sailings,
a world cruise and popular sailings to several ports in the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico and Europe. The ms Noordam also will offer Caribbean
sailings in the winter from new homeport New York City.
ALASKA
Enjoy a Holland America cruise. Unpack only once, settle into your
luxurious floating hotel and enjoy seven days of dazzling glaciers,
spectacular wildlife and picturesque coastal villages. Inside Passage
cruises sail roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C., while Glacier Discovery
cruises sail one-way between Vancouver and Seward (Anchorage), Alaska.
Expect the unexpected on our Alaska glacier cruises and Alaska Inside
Passage cruises - a massive glacier calves, a bald eagle soars above,
a humpback whale clears the water and the night sky awakens to waves
of color. The only thing predictable about one of our premier, week-long
Alaska cruises is exquisite service, exciting excursions and a magnificent
transport through the last great wilderness.
ALASKA CRUISETOURS
Alaska and the Yukon offer so much to see and experience. There are
wilderness national parks whose very names spark the imagination:
Denali, Glacier Bay, Misty Fjords and Gates of the Arctic. There is
magnificent wildlife like grizzlies and moose, wolves and caribou,
whales and eagles. There are historic towns like Sitka, Skagway, Ketchikan,
Juneau and Seward. Legendary names such as Klondike, Yukon, Inside
Passage and Arctic. And ancient landscapes called Tombstone and Kluane.
With the broadest selection of cruisetours to Alaska and the Yukon,
Holland America Line offers the best of The Great Land.
CANADA & NEW ENGLAND
Experience the captivating beauty and fascinating history of the Canada
and New England coastlines. With exciting cruise itineraries covering
three distinct seasons, you can welcome spring along Newfoundland's
rugged coast; walk Boston's Freedom Trail and sip tea at Quebec City's
Chateau Frontenac in summer; and explore the scenic coasts of New
England, Canada and St. Pierre during peak fall foliage. You'll experience
an ever changing panorama of dramatic coastlines...pristine islands...a
kaleidoscope of Fall colors...all from the deck of a Holland America
ship.
Caribbean Cruises
The Caribbean of your dreams. Creole, calypso, rum, rumba, splash,
snorkel, spa, aaahh. Bask on the white coral sand, bathe in the warm
Caribbean waters, or listen to the gentle sway of the coco palms.
The Caribbean is a paradise filled with sun, serenity, good times,
and romance.
· Enjoy new and exciting activities on Half Moon Cay, as part
of Holland America Line's Signature of Excellence initiative.
· Enjoy the warm temperatures, light winds, and idyllic isles
of the Caribbean, as you spend the day indulging in duty-free shopping,
diving in clear blue waters, or exploring Mayan ruins.
· Our mid-size ships mean a more spacious and comfortable trip,
with all the service and amenities you'd expect, but no waiting in
long lines for meals or port calls.
Pacific Northwest Coastal Cruises
Up the coast from San Francisco or down through Puget Sound from
Vancouver, explore the enchanting cities of the Pacific Northwest.
Discover Vancouver's sophisticated history and cultural diversity,
Victoria's double- decker buses and fine British tea, and the bustling
cosmopolitan city of Seattle with its fantastic views of the Olympics
Mountains, Mount Rainier and Puget Sound.
HAWAII
Witness the Big Island's mesmerizing Kilauea volcano, experience
the drama of Pearl Harbor on Oahu and hear the plaintive conch welcome
the brilliantly colored sunset. Add snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea
fishing and glass-bottom boat tours to your long list of Hawaiian
cruise vacation memories. Depart from San Diego or Seattle and relax
with leisurely days at sea before circling the famed islands in
15 or 17 days. Or get the ultimate South Pacific cruise experience
with our 30-day Hawaii South Pacific Explorer cruise and visit exotic
islands Bora Bora, Moorea and Nuka Hiva.
Mediterranean Cruises
Whether you seek Italian enchantment, an Aegean odyssey, or an exploration
of the Mediterranean's ancient empires and romantic Rivieras, Holland
America Line's Mediterranean itineraries deliver an unequalled European
cruise vacation. Dance to Andalusia's flamenco music, breathe air
infused with the lavender and wild thyme of Proven? fields, and
still your senses as you step into the cool, comfortable shade of
Corfu's spectacular cathedrals. Add a pre- or post-cruise package
and experience the romance of Vienna, Budapest and Venice or visit
Rome, the Vatican and the hill towns of Tuscany.
MEXICO
Holland America is the only premium cruise line sailing the beautiful
Sea of Cortez and visiting the unique Baja ports of La Paz, Loreto,
and Topolobampo, and the only one to offer a shore excursion to
Copper Canyon, which is four times larger than the Grand Canyon
and almost 300 feet deeper. Explore the excitement of Mexico as
you move to mariachi music or meander through lively markets full
of local wares during your Mexico cruise. Our 7 to 10-day Mexico
cruises offer the best the Sea of Cortez and the Mexican Riviera.
Cruise along the desert beauty of Baja, explore the charm of Mexican
towns along the Sea of Cortez and experience the thrill of watching
Acapulco cliff divers soaring over the sea. In the evenings, relax
on deck watching the sunset over the Pacific
PANAMA CANAL
Holland Amrica presents many fascinating ways to discover the Panama
Canal and some of the most exotic lands on earth like: Acapulco,
Costa Rica, Cartagena, Golfo Dulce, San Juan del Sur, Puerto Quetzal,
San Blas Islands, Half Moon Cay, Santa Cruz Huatulco, and more ...Blue
skies overhead, an aqua sea at the ship's bow and you're on your
way to view firsthand, the force of vision, engineering and will
that is the Panama Canal. Alluring Caribbean islands, lush Costa
Rican rain forests, Mayan ruins and Mexican resorts are just some
of the attractions along the way on Panama Canal cruises. From popular
10-day cruise vacations to our exclusive 21-day Pan America cruise
travel adventure, you can truly experience the grand scale of this
engineering feat. Our exclusive Explorations Speaker Series will
fully prepare you for your canal transit of Panama, addressing the
history, construction and social/economic impact of this marvel
of the modern world.
SOUTH AMERICA
From the sound of a flute floating over the Andes to the
rhythm of tango in Rio and the hush of Chilean fjords, South America
reveals herself in many ways during a South America cruise. The
thunder of the Iguazu Falls... sensational wildlife...the fire in
the Argentine tango...the majesty of icy blue glaciers...South America
is calling your name. It is your turn to sail the astonishing seas
that Magellan and Darwin sailed so many years ago. Come, explore
the magic of South America in the five-star style of Holland America
South America offers such varied landscapes, so much color, brilliance
and light? Select cruises give you a full week on the Amazon River,
exploring unique wildlife and local color; while other itineraries
offer you views of Antarctica, the seldom-seen glaciers and sea
life of the remote White Continent. Choose from ten magnificent
South America cruise itineraries ranging from 16 to 34 days and
discover a continent of constant wonders. Add a pre- or post cruise
vacation package and experience the awesome wonder of Iguazu Falls,
the colonial history of Lima and the mystic beauty of Machu Picchu.
WORLD CRUISES
Holland America Line is the leader in world cruising having sailed
more than forty Grand World Voyages since 1958. The 2006 Grand World
Voyage "Circle of the Sun" itinerary aboard the ms Prinsendam
offers you unsurpassed opportunities to explore your world. You'll
visit intriguing ports of call in 22 different countries across
six continents while sailing more than 30,000 nautical miles on
Holland America world cruises.
Imagine cruising to South America, the Amazon, Antarctica, Africa,
India, the Suez Canal, Egypt, and the Mediterranean all on a single
voyage. Extended stays are planned for Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires,
Cape Town, Mombasa, and Mumbai (Bombay). For three glorious westbound
months you are enclosed in luxury and light. From the Pacific's
breeze-kissed islands and the land down under through mysterious
Asia and the magical Mediterranean, with Europe and America just
ahead. The World Voyage experience is one of the most unique in
the cruise industry today. Not only do HAL guests enjoy the romance
and excitement of circling the globe, but they enjoy the extraordinary
service and extra touches that go into making a World Voyage on
HAL ship, ms Prinsendam, the experience of a lifetime.
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