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HAL Sails Scandinavian Fjords, Icelandic & Arctic!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Holland America and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Holland America Sails Scandinavian Fjords With New Ship, Icelandic And Arctic Itineraries Seattle The warm, inviting cities of Scandinavia and the striking, magnificent fjords of northern Europe provide a unique “double feature” for eight Holland America voyages to Scandinavia in the summer of 2004. Three of the company’s five-star ships – ms Westerdam the newest fleet member, ms Prinsendam and ms Noordam sail deep into the fascinating fjords of Norway, and explore the waters of Iceland, the Baltic Sea, Ireland and the northern islands of the United Kingdom on unique itineraries emphasizing the local scenery, culture and attractions. Headlining the Northern European summer schedule is the ms Westerdam, Holland America Line’s 13th ship, featuring many new elements of the premium line’s multi-million dollar Signature of Excellence initiative. Voyages aboard the ms Westerdam, ms Noordam and ms Prinsendam combine Holland America Line’s gracious service with itineraries that showcase Norway and her famous fjords as well as Ireland, Scotland, England, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Germany, Denmark, and Russia. “For a truly memorable cruising experience we invite travelers to explore the majestic fjords and most exotic ports in Northern Europe from our luxurious ships,” said David A. Giersdorf, executive vice president, marketing and sales. “The scenery in the land of the midnight sun is truly striking and the service and accommodations aboard a Holland America ship are unmatched.” Westerdam Explores the Norwegian Coast and Fjords The 1,848-passenger Vista-class ship Westerdam will sail four 12-day fjord journeys on June 12 and 24, and July 6 and 18, 2004 between the homeports of Harwich (London), England and Copenhagen, Denmark. The first voyage on June 12 offers the most in depth Scandinavian exploration, sailing deep into the heart of five magnificent Norwegian fjords including Geirangerfjord near the incredible 5,000-foot Seven Sisters waterfall, Trondheimsfjord, Sognefjord, Aurlandsfjord, and Lysefjord near the amazing 2,100-foot Pulpit Rock. This sailing also crosses the Arctic Circle twice and stops at several charming and historic towns in Norway and Denmark along the way. Prinsendam, the “Elegant Explorer” on Three 14-day Fjord Cruises The exclusive 793-passenger ms Prinsendam offers three fascinating journeys of 14 days each in northern waters. On June 28 and August 23, the ship departs Amsterdam, crosses the North Sea Canal and spends a week touring striking Aurlandsfjord, Sognefjord and Lysefjord, with calls at the Norwegian villages of Vik, Flam and Stavanger. The voyage then enters the Baltic Sea for a two-day visit to St. Petersburg, Russia as well as visits to the archipelagos and ports of Helskinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden before disembarking in Copenhagen, Denmark. “Ireland and Ice” is the theme of Prinsendam’s 14-day voyage departing Amsterdam on July 26. After an English Channel transit and a call to Dover, England for London shore tours, the ship crosses the Celtic Sea for stops at Dunmore East (Waterford), Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland. A call at the friendly village of Stornoway in the Hebrides Islands is followed by a visit to Iceland for tours of the astoundingly beautiful Isafjord and Eyjafjord and visits to Reykjavik and Akureyri. A day at sea leads to a rare visit to tiny Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, as well as a day of touring Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock in Norway on the way to final port calls at Stavanger, Norway; Skagen and Copenhagen, Denmark. Shorter Fjord Cruise on Noordam On June 12, a 10-day Scandinavian cruise aboard the classic 1,214-passenger ms Noordam embarks from Dover (London) bound for Copenhagen and calling at the charming Norwegian towns of Bergen, Vik, Flam and Stavanger, with sailings deep into the Sogneford and Lysefjord. Cruise-only fares for the Noordam start at US$1,449 [CAN$2,099]; Westerdam voyages start at US$1,649 [CAN$2,389]; and Prinsendam sailings begin at US$1,999 [CAN$2,899]. All prices are listed per person, double-occupancy and taxes are additional. Special airfares are available from numerous North American gateways and pre- or post-cruise hotels and packages can also be purchased through the line. For more information contact a professional travel agent. About Holland America Line In 2004, Holland America's fleet of 13, five-star, premium ships will offer nearly 500 sailings from 15 North American home ports, including new departures from Norfolk, VA; Baltimore, MD; and Boston, Mass. Recent additions to the fleet include the 1,848-passenger Vista ships, ms Zuiderdam and ms Oosterdam. In April 2004, the third Vista sister, ms Westerdam joins the fleet. The fleet will visit all seven continents in 2004, while increasing the number of cruises to popular destinations such as Alaska (139 cruises scheduled), the Caribbean (191), Europe (58) and Canada/New England (26). Holland America excels in service, amenities and special programs. Known for consistent and attentive service, its ships have one of the highest staff-members-to-guest ratios. Spacious staterooms average 25 percent larger and verandahs twice as large as those on other lines' ships. Menus are among the most extensive at-sea. Dining choices include formal elegance, alternative specialty dining in the Pacific Northwest-themed Pinnacle Grill, casual fare and complimentary 24-hour room service. The winner of the 10th consecutive "Best Overall Cruise Value" award from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society (WOCLS), the line offers the only trip cancellation program in the industry that provides cash back for canceling for any reason prior to 24 hours before departure. For more information, consult a professional travel agent. World's Leading Cruise Lines The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world in the 2003 Travel & Leisure magazine "World's Best" Awards, Holland America is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, the member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Conde Nast Traveler magazine readers also ranked Holland America Line as the top premium cruise line in the world in the much-anticipated 2003 Readers' Choice Awards. |
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