APRIL 2018 – APRIL 2019 CRUISE HOLIDAYS CRUISES & HOLIDAY PACKAGES WE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE, MARVEL, CONNECT, SHARE. V IEW THE WORLD ANEW It’s dawn as you glide into the next day’s destination. Here you may discover the world’s best gelato, hear a story told by drums or learn that you share a love for woodcarving with a Tlingit tribe member. At Holland America Line, we believe travel has the power to change us as we connect with different cultures and discover new perspectives. Everything we do is designed to enhance that experience. We invite you to open your eyes to the world’s great wonders. This is why we sail. CONTENTS WELCOME ABOARD 5 PRESIDENT'S LETTER 6 THE HOLLAND AMERICA LINE DIFFERENCE 34 TRAVEL EXPERTS 36 ms NIEUW STATENDAM 38 EXPLORE OUR WORLD DESTINATIONS 42 ALASKA & THE YUKON 66 BERMUDA 68 CANADA & NEW ENGLAND 74 CARIBBEANH 86 EUROPE MEDITERRANEAN | 88 NORTHERN EUROPE | 96 TRANSATLANTIC | 108 114 HAWAIIH 116 MEXICOH 118 THE PACIFIC RIM ASIAH | 120 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND | 128 SOUTH PACIFICH | 136 EXC IN-DEPTH™ VOYAGESH | 140 146 PANAMA CANALH 152 SOUTH AMERICA & ANTARCTICAH 160 LEGENDARY VOYAGES 166 2018–2019 GRAND VOYAGES DETAILS & INFORMATION 180 STATEROOMS & SUITES 182 CANCELLATION PROTECTION PLANS 183 IMPORTANT POLICIES 193 SAILING SCHEDULE H Holiday sailings available in these destinations. Join us in celebrating our differences and building connections, while discovering our shared humanity. WE WERE BORN TO VOYAGE For nearly 145 years, we’ve been introducing guests to new places and new cultures, and we’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of travel. We’ve seen how it opens minds, builds connections and fosters an appreciation of the values that unite us the world over. That’s why I am so excited about the newest dimension of our destination experience, Explorations Central™ (EXC™). EXC offers indispensable insights and tips from location experts, interactive activities and cultural encounters that make your journey more engaging, vivid and meaningful. We’ve also joined forces with America’s Test Kitchen and O, The Oprah Magazine to bring amazing opportunities for learning and personal growth on board. These — in addition to other exclusive entertainment including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club, Billboard Onboard and BBC Earth Experiences — are all designed to enhance your cruise in remarkable ways. Other highlights for 2018–19: • The launch of our newest Pinnacle-class ship, ms Nieuw Statendam (and another to come in 2021 — stay tuned!) • The completion of our $300 million onboard enhancements • Unrivalled global reach, with itineraries spanning all seven continents Of course, the hallmarks of a Holland America Line cruise are as appealing as ever, from the timeless elegance of our classic, mid-sized ships to our superb dining and world-class entertainment to the gracious service of our award-winning crew. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience. Because travel is more than an itinerary. It has the power to change us and our world. Journey by journey. Sincerely, Orlando Ashford President Holland America Line hollandamerica.com 5 SERVICE & AWARDS AT YOUR SERVICE Don’t be surprised when your cappuccino arrives before you ask for it. We remember how you like to begin your day. PERSONAL TOUCHES AT EVERY TURN SIGNATURE STYLE From the moment you arrive, you are welcomed as a friend. As you settle into SPOTLESS stateroom service your spacious stateroom, your room steward may stop by to ensure every detail twice a day is in order, taking a moment to learn your name to greet you personally each day. EXPERT servers in The Dining At the pool, the whir of a blender tells you the bartender has already discovered Room dedicated to pleasing you your preference for an iced daiquiri in the afternoon. In The Dining Room, your PROFESSIONAL casino salad dressing is on the side, just as you wish. croupiers, European-trained spa Gracious and warmly attentive. Never in the way, yet always close at hand. Ours are aestheticians, top-shelf bar staff the service traditions that have always been at the heart of classic cruising — more prized than ever among new generations who know that when it comes to travel, service is the ultimate luxury. INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED Our academy-trained crew members regularly win the industry’s top honours. More importantly, they win hearts with each thoughtful gesture. BEST BEST 22 RANKED SHORE OVERALL “TOP-5” #1 BEST EXCURSIONS CRUISE VALUE 20P17L ACCRUEIMSEE CNRTITSIC 2O01N7 BTROAAVRELD A DGIEN WINEGST C2R0U16IS EP OMRATGHAOZLINE E 24 Consecutive Years CRUISERS’ WAVE AWARDS READERS’ CHOICE CHOICE WORLD OCEAN & CRUISE LINER SOCIETY HIGHAEMSOT-NRGA TED HGIGUHESETS T PRIVABTEES ITSLAND HALLS UOPFE FRAME CRUISE LINES SATISFACTION 16 Consecutive Years 24 Consecutive Years CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER 2017 TRAVEL AGE WEST READERS’ WAVE AWARDS 2016 PORTHOLE TOP-10 CRUISE LINES CHOICE CRUISE MAGAZINE TRAVEL + LEISURE READERS’ CHOICE hollandamerica.com 7 BREATHE IN VIEWS from our expansive decks. Revel in an unhurried pace and a refined ambiance shared by fewer guests. DISCOVER A TAPESTRY of textures — from details like the intricate etching of an art piece to a dramatic wine tower sheathed in metal.
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