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Destinations:
Experience the vast variety of regions where Holland America
Line sail and the duration of the cruises.
Alaska
7 Days Glacier Bay Inside Passage Cruise
7 Days Glacier Bay Discovery
Trans
Atlantic
9 Days New York to Lisbon
10 Days Ft. Lauderdale to Lisbon
11 Days Ft. Lauderdale to Lisbon
22 Days Rome to Ft. Lauderdale
Europe
7, 10, 14 Day Western Mediterranean and Western Europe
1, 10 Day Eastern Europe
7 Day Northern Europe
9 & 11 Day Transatlantic
12 Days Western Mediterranean
12 Days Eastern Mediterranean
12 Days Western European Highlights
12 Days Northern Europe Russian Rhapsody
12 Days Northern Europe Voyage of the Vikings & Czars
12 Days Northern Europe Scandinavian Symphony
12 Days Northern Europe, Classic Fjords & North Cape
12 Days Northern Europe, Jewels of the Baltic
14 Days Northern Europe, Journey to the Land of the Midnight
Sun
12 Days Northern Europe, Ireland & the Nordic Isles
12 Days Western Europe, The Grand Capitals of Europe
12 Days Western Europe, Classic Europe
12 Days Eastern Mediterranean, Treasures of the Black Sea
12 Days Eastern Mediterranean, Aegean Odyssey
12 Days Eastern Mediterranean, Cradles of Civilization
12 Days Eastern Mediterranean, Empires of the Black Sea
12 Days Eastern Mediterranean, Land of the Prophets & Pharaohs
12 Days Eastern Mediterranean, Ancient Empires
12 Days Western Mediterranean, Intrigue of Iberia & Northern
Africa
Caribbean
16, 19, 24, 26, and 38 Day European Odyssey
7-Day Southern Caribbean
7-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruises
7-Day Western Caribbean Cruises
10-Day Western Caribbean
10-Day Southern Caribbean
14-Day Southern Caribbean
Canada/
New England
In the late summer and early fall, we will sail six magical
10-day cruises between New York City and Montreal, Canada.
Then, two round-trip 10-day cruises from New York visiting
the legendary fall colors of Canada and New England, concluding
with two days in Bermuda. We invite you to join us for one
of these truly spectacular journeys to one of North America's
loveliest regions.
Asia/ Pacific
Eleven Fabulous Itineraries, From 11 To 17 Days Which part
of Asia and the Pacific appeals to your sense of adventure?
Japan, Korea and the People's Republic of China? Vietnam
and Indonesia? Australia and New Zealand? Call MindBodyTravel
at 800-874-1996 for more information.
Six
Continents Cruise
For 98 golden days we will follow in the sun's wake, cross
the Equator twice, once go through the Suez Canal and touch
upon six continents. Call us for more information about
this fantastic journey of a lifetime.
South
America
Two Fabulous Itineraries, 16 Adventure-filled Days Which
part of South America appeals to your sense of adventure?
A 16-day cruise between Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa and Rio
de Janeiro, island hopping the Caribbean and thrilling to
the best of Brazil? Or a 16-day cruise between Rio de Janeiro
and Valparaíso, Chile, retracing the footsteps of Magellan
rounding Cape Horn?
Can't choose? Combine the two itineraries into one unforgettable
32-day odyssey between Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa and Valparaíso
Circle
Hawaii Cruises
Relax and unwind on one of our Circle Hawaii Cruises. Sail
from Los Angeles on a 16-day round-trip cruise or add a
three-day Vancouver, B.C. extension to the beginning of
your cruise for 19 days of fun and sun. 15-Day Circle Hawaii
Cruises
World
Voyages
15, 18, 20, 96 Day Cruises
Holland
America Line's Spa Facilities
Holland America Line offers a wide array of workout and
spa services for the health-conscious cruiser. Onboard fitness
instructors conduct aerobic and body conditioning classes
and walk-a-mile sessions. Through Holland America's Passport-to-Fitness
program, guests can stick to a healthy regime and earn prizes
for it. Guests will receive stamps in their passport booklet,
obtained at the front desk, every time they participate
in activities noted on the daily program with a heart. Prizes
such as T-shirts and sweatshirts will be given commensurate
with the number of stamps earned. Below is a listing of
the workout equipment and spa services available on Holland
America Line's ships.
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Rotterdam
4 Stationary bicycles
3 Treadmills
2 Stairclimbers
ms Veendam
4 Stationary bicycles
4 Treadmills
2 Rowing machines
3 Stairclimbers
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Nieuw Amsterdam
4 Stationary bicycles
3 Treadmills
2 Rowing machines
ms Statendam
4 Stationary bicycles
6 Treadmills
2 Rowing machines
2 Stairclimbers
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Westerdam
4 Stationary bicycles
3 Treadmills
2 Stairclimbers
ms Ryndam
5 Stationary Bicycles
4 Treadmills
2 Rowing machine
3 Stairclimbers
ms Maasdam
4 Stationary bicycles
6 Treadmills
2
Rowing machines
3 Stairclimbers
ms
Noordam
4 Stationary bicycles
3 Treadmills
2 Rowing machines
1 Stairclimbers
All
Ships
1 Bench press
1 Shoulder press/Lat. pull
1 Abdominal bench
1 Hip abductor/adductor
1 Quad./hamstring bench
1 Bicep curl/tricep extension machine
Free weights, 2.5 to 50 lbs.
Spa
Services (All Ships)
Shampoo and set
Braiding Hair styling
Cut and style Permanent and part-permanent waving
Permanent and semi-permanent coloring
Hi-lighting
Hair and scalp treatments
La Therapie facial/La Therapie Intensif
AromaSpa Body Treatment
Ionithermie Firming & Toning Treatment
Ionithermie Super Detox
Makeup lesson
Heated Mud therapy
Manicure with hand massage
French manicure
Reflexology French spa hand/foot therapy
Pedicure with foot massage
Massage, half hour or hour
Aromatherapy massage
Nouveau
Yu Health Environment Capsule
Private fitness instruction
Overview
of Environmental Policies
Holland America is an environmental leader in the cruise
industry: All of our ships have two oily-water separators
to prevent discharges due to equipment malfunction. Our
vessels adhere to a "zero discharge" policy in harbors,
special areas and protected pristine environments, such
as Glacier Bay National Park, even though existing law would
permit the discharge of certain items in these areas. For
over five years we have operated a complete recycling program
allowing us to avoid having to dispose of glass, aluminum,
paper, batteries, wood, and cardboard.
We
use recycled paper for all onboard printed materials. Even
cooking and other waste oil is recycled for burning with
regular fuel. Our ships are all equipped with recorder and
monitoring devices that enable us to know instantly if water
discharge or smoke emission criteria are exceeded. Every
crewmember is required to go through environmental training
prior to serving on our vessels. We were in compliance with
the International Marine Organization (IMO) Marine Pollution
Requirements (MARPOL, Annex V) three years before the required
compliance date and prior to any other cruise line.
In
order to address the special threat that plastics present
to the marine environment, we have eliminated plastic cups,
straws, stirrers, and packaging; we use bulk dispensers
instead of individually packaged condiments. Every aspect
of our operations has been scrutinized to find recyclable
alternatives to plastic. We have added special video presentations
for passengers to ensure their sensitivity to the special
environmental conditions that exist at sea.
To
maintain our environmental program, we subject all our ships
to rigorous annual environmental audits by our own personnel
and by outside experts. Hazardous and chemical wastes on
our ships are maintained using a computerized tracking system.
Paint waste is almost completely eliminated by use of distillers.
Our onboard photo labs are all equipped with silver recovery
systems rather than permit this heavy metal to be discharged
overboard.
More
than half of our fleet has been built in he past seven years.
As a result, we have the most advanced sewage systems, increased
holding capacity for gray and black water, lower air emissions
through increased fuel burning efficiency, and the highest
quality oil water separators.
In
addition, Holland America supports the efforts of others
to protect and preserve the environment through generous
donations to The Nature Conservancy, the Kenai River Trust,
the Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center, the Alaska Sea
Life Center, the Woodland Park Zoo, and the Seattle Aquarium.
Three years ago, after one of our ships damaged coral reef
in Grand Cayman during adverse weather, Holland America
spent over $500,000 for one of the most ambitious and successful
reef restoration projects ever undertaken. Most recently,
the Company spent almost $200,000 to produce a new Glacier
Bay video for the National Park Service to replace the film
the Park had been using for the past 15 years.
Holland
America Line Cruise Passenger Profile
Travel Attitudes
Seeks Luxury, comfort, consistency and predictability, but
not regimentation. Cruises on Holland America Line again
and again, because the quality of the experience can always
be depended upon. Appreciates the genuine, sincere, unconditional
5-star plus service offered by Holland America and its Indonesian
and Filipino staff.
Interested in learning about other cultures. Likes having
a wide range of activities with the choice to participate
freely, doing as much or as little as one pleases. Enjoys
the companionship of fellow passengers when traveling, yet
also appreciates and cherishes opportunities for privacy,
serenity and intimacy available on Holland America.
Lifestyle
Social-minded, outgoing and well mannered. Enjoys making
new friends and traveling with old friends. Active and engaging,
yet not loud or boisterous.
Appreciates refinement and elegance, but is not ostentatious
or showy. Conservative, and careful with money. Seeks good
value as well as a high quality experience when choosing
a cruise.
Values-oriented and believes in celebrating life to the
fullest.
Family is important and frequently cruises with children
or grand children. A cruise is often viewed as an opportunity
to commemorate a special occasion: celebrate a birthday,
renew marriage vows and rekindle romance on a wedding anniversary,
hold a family reunion.
Education
and Occupation:
Likely to have at least some college education. Business
owner, senior executive or professional. Probably retired,
or semi-retired.
Special
Interests:
Bridge
Leisure Activities
Country Club
Music, Broadway Shows
University
at Sea
For those seeking personal and professional enrichment,
we are proud to announce our University at sea program.
We believe it will be an exciting complement to the overall
cruise experience. Sharing personal interactions with world-class
speakers, participants will have the opportunity to expand
their minds during days at sea, without interfering with
port visits.
The
program is operated by a leader in professional continuing
education seminars in the fields of Medicine, Law, Finance,
Education, Architecture and more Included also is a series
of courses designed for the general public. It has been
developed in cooperation with a College, renowned for its
innovations in adult learning. While credits for these courses
may be earned, the primary purpose is to make travel more
engaging. While substantive, these courses are in no way
intimidating. There are no prerequisites, no tests, no homework.
We simply combine enjoyable aspects of learning and place
them in a comfortable, fun-loving environment. You do not
need a degree or any particular experience. The only requirement
to participate in the University at Sea is a love of learning.
To
ensure class interaction, some courses may be limited. Interested
guests should reserve their space in a course at least 60
days prior to sailing. Please contact us and we will provide
information on the program details, speakers, fees and credits.
There
are three major types of seminars:
