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For more than 137 years, Holland America
Line has been a recognized leader in
cruising, taking our guests to exotic
destinations around the world. If you
are looking for some of the most
spacious and comfortable ships at sea,
award-winning service, five star dining,
extensive activities and enrichment
programs and compelling worldwide
itineraries, you've come to the right
place. We are committed to our mission:
through excellence, we create
once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every
time.
Today, Holland America Line's fleet of
15 elegant, mid-size ships offers more
than 500 sailings a year visiting all
seven continents. Cruises include both
popular and less-traveled ports in the
Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Europe,
Mexico, South America, the Panama Canal,
Australia, New Zealand and Asia - as
well as unique voyages to the Amazon,
Antarctica and our extended Grand
Voyages. Along with enticing
destinations, we offer one-of-a-kind
programs such as the Culinary Arts
Center cooking demonstrations, Digital
Workshop powered by Windows and The
Collections of Holland America Line -
specially chosen shore excursions to
further enhance our guests' appreciation
and understanding of the places they
visit.
Delivering a Premium Cruise Experience
That Will Exceed Your Expectations
As part of our ongoing Signature of
Excellence program, we continue to add
enhancements and new features to our
fleet of ships, including dramatic new
public areas and stateroom upgrades, as
well as expanding our enrichment
program. Four ships, the ms Statendam,
ms Ryndam, ms Veendam and ms Rotterdam
now have new venues, staterooms, décor
and more. A fifth ship, ms Maasdam, will
be completed in early 2011.
Under the latest series of enhancements,
we are introducing new soft goods, new
carpeting, completely renovated
bathrooms, new Spa staterooms and, on
Veendam and Rotterdam, the innovative
Lanai stateroom. Lanai staterooms
feature doors that open directly onto
the walk-around lower promenade, while
Spa staterooms located near the
Greenhouse Spa offer exclusive amenities
such as an organic cotton bathrobe and
slippers, yoga mat, water fountain,
special room service menus and
treatments, and more. Additionally, on
all ships, staterooms feature the
Mariner Dream Bed with premium plush
Euro-top mattress and high-quality
cotton bed linens, flat-screen TVs and
bathroom enhancements ranging from
deluxe bathrobes to lighted, magnifying
make-up mirrors. All suites include
comfortable bed duvets, fully-stocked
mini-bars, DVD players with access to an
extensive DVD library, personalized
stationery and use of the exclusive
concierge-staffed Neptune Lounge.
Public area highlights include:
• Mix, a new bar concept with three
specialty lounges serving their
namesakes: Martinis, Champagne and
Spirits & Ales.
• Showroom at Sea, a glamorous nightclub
with performances featuring Broadway
entertainers.
• A new resort pool feature called The
Retreat, complete with an upscale
pizzeria and a giant LED screen for
evening movies.
• Canaletto, a complimentary Italian
restaurant comes to life for dinner with
gourmet Italian selections.
The cruise experience delivered by
Holland America Line and the Signature
of Excellence enhancements appeal to
discerning cruisers who prefer mid-sized
ships, personalized service, five-star
dining, and sophisticated ambiance
throughout both public areas and
staterooms. To date, Holland America
Line has invested more than $525 million
into Signature of Excellence.
Every Stateroom, a Gracious Retreat
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Relax into a world of comfort and easy
elegance aboard the luxurious cruise
ships of Holland America Line. Luxurious
living is found in every detail, from
the soft caress of a personal bathrobe
to fine chocolates on your pillow at
night. Staterooms filled with all manner
of sophisticated amenities beckon you to
retreat for hours.
SIGNATURE TOUCHES IN EVERY STATEROOM
Spacious, elegantly appointed
staterooms, many with private verandahs
Luxurious Mariner's Dream™ beds and
premium linens
Daily housekeeping to tidy belongings
and keep staterooms immaculate
Large, extra-fluffy Egyptian cotton
towels
Lighted magnifying mirrors; massage
showerheads; salon-quality hair dryers
Luxurious terry cloth bathrobes
Elemis Aromapure "Time to Spa" bath
amenities
Televisions with DVD players
Generous storage
Complimentary fresh fruit
Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining
Nightly turndown service
Complimentary shoeshine service
Complimentary ice service
Enjoy exquisite dining across a range of
venues on Holland America Line cruises
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Throughout your cruise vacation, you
will enjoy delicious and innovative
menus across a broad range of dining
venues. From a casual bite poolside to a
formal five-course affair in our classic
main Dining Room, the crew of Holland
America Line will orchestrate a truly
memorable dining experience. Led by
Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, our
exceptional culinary staff creates
signature Holland America Line dishes
using only the freshest produce and the
highest quality meats and seafood
available. Our knowledgeable wine
stewards are adept at pairing the
perfect wine with every dish. Whether
you desire the relaxed atmosphere of the
Lido, the elegance of the Pinnacle Grill
or dinner for two on your private
verandah, the choice is always yours.
As You Wish® dining on all cruises
From a festive five-course affair to a
quick, casual dinner for two, our As You
Wish® dining lets you choose the venues
and style that suit you.
The elegant main Dining Room
• Luxurious Dining Room, graced with
fine art and antiques
• Sophisticated Rosenthal china and
crisp white table linens
• Five-course menus with offerings from
classic preparations regionally inspired
cuisine to vegetarian options
• Your choice of traditional pre-set
seating and dining times or a flexible
open schedule
The Pinnacle Grill experience
• Intimate dining featuring Sterling
Silver Beef® and fresh seafood
• Luxurious appointments including
Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and
Frette® linens
• Extensive wine list featuring many
selections rated “Excellent” by Wine
Spectator
Other delightful ways to dine
• Fresh, cooked-to-order specialties in
the Lido Restaurant for breakfast and
lunch
• Made-to-order dinner entrees and
tableside waiter service in the Lido
Restaurant for dinner
• Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining
• The Terrace Grill on deck
• Late-night snack; Chocolate Dessert
Extravaganza
• Explorations Café featuring pastries
and espresso drinks
• Daily Afternoon Tea service, elevated
to Royal Dutch High Tea once per cruise
A master staff and crew
• Enhanced menu design under the
direction of Master Chef Rudi Sodamin
• Executive chefs inducted into the
prestigious Confrerie de la Chaine des
Rotisseurs, an international food and
wine society
Signature touches
• Ice cream bar featuring complimentary
treats
• Hot hors d’oeuvres during cocktail
hour.
Entertainment
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Nights on board a luxurious Holland
America Line cruise ship glitter with
choices. Begin the evening with drinks
and dancing in the Ocean Bar. Watch a
movie or try your luck at the blackjack
table. Catch a musical production
starring performers from Broadway shows
in our state-of-the-art show lounge or
visit one of our many lounges featuring
live music and award-winning
entertainment. You can find it all
aboard a Holland America Line cruise
vacation.
Onboard Enrichment
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Personal enrichment and hands-on
learning can make a vacation and are a
hallmark of traveling aboard a Holland
America Line ship. Start with the
Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food
and Wine Magazine. This world-class
demonstration kitchen is available on
every ship for classes and seminars,
taught by our own Master Chefs or
culinary guests.
Our newest feature is the Holland
America Line Digital Workshop powered by
Microsoft Windows. Guests will be able
to "show and tell" their vacation
memories, learning how to share all
their digital memories through email,
blogging and social networking. Whether
you are a novice or an expert, your
friends and family can share your
experiences, even before you return
home.
Every ship boasts a remarkable and
extensive art collection, collectively
valued at millions of dollars. Art Tour
podcasts are available on every ship to
guide you in your journey to discover
the art onboard your ship.
Travel guides are another feature,
providing a pleasant and knowledgeable
immersion into the regions visited, to
enhance your experience of each port.
For information on itineraries,
departure dates or pricing please
email
us or call 1-800-247-7268. |
