Holland America 3-Day Sale from November 12 to 14, 2008

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*Fares above do not include a fuel supplement of $9 per guest per day, with a maximum per guest of $126.00 ($4 per guest per day for 3rd or 4th guests in a stateroom, with a maximum of $56.00 per 3rd or 4th guest) and is subject to change. Please consult our website for current information. Featured fares are per person, based on double occupancy, cruise only. Fares are in U.S. dollars and include non-discountable amounts. Taxes are additional and vary according to itinerary and range from $49.39 to $532.66. For new bookings only. Subject to availability. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified, withdrawn or sailing dates may be substituted without prior notice. Restrictions may apply. Please refer to the appropriate Holland America brochure for full terms and conditions.

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Holland America Goes Multi-Lingual On Website

While Holland America Line’s Web site – www.hollandamerica.com – has always enjoyed a global audience, the 135-year-old company announced today the addition of a translation feature that allows visitors  to select the language of their choice to the Web site’s highest traffic areas. At www.hollandamerica.com, visitors can browse through destination information, fares, online e-brochures, news articles, special offers, Mariner Society information and more in German, Spanish and Dutch.
 
“As a global company, we recognize the value of offering our Web site in a variety of languages,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs, Holland America Line. “It is our goal to make our Web site user experience as clear, convenient and as welcoming as possible.”
 
Translation Access
Once on the Web site, visitors are able to switch between languages at any time simply by choosing a different language from the “Select a Language” drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner of each applicable Web page. If a visitor does not choose a language, the site will automatically default to English.

Holland America 3-Day Flash Sale October 15 to 17, 2008 extended until October 19, 2008

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Holland America’s Veendam to Sail South America in 2009-2010

With South America emerging as one of the top destinations for cruises, coupled with the demand for passengers who wish to experience this part of the world in a more intimate and premium fashion, Veendam is set to cruise South America for the fall 2009 and the winter and spring 2010 season. By the time that Veendam embarks on its sailings in South America, it will have undergone extensive renovations that include a new resort pool, innovative lanai staterooms, new entertainment and enrichment options, all new stateroom décor and more. The newly refurbished vessel will join ms Prinsendam which is also sailing South America and Antarctica in 2010.
 
The 10 sailings aboard the Veendam range from 16 to 20 days. In addition to port-intensive itineraries, guests will experience some of the most scenic cruising in the world as the Veendam navigates around the continent’s fjords and glaciers. Additionally, she will spend more time in ports than most major cruise lines and is the only premium cruise line offering overnights in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires on select cruises.
 
“We have seen an increase in travelers who wish to take a South America cruise aboard a premium, mid-sized ship,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs, Holland America Line.  “With the newly renovated ms Veendam sailing South America in 2009 and 2010, and the ms Prinsendam, our 793-guest Elegant Explorer, we are perfectly poised to meet travelers’ discriminating demands as well as provide a premium, enriching and unforgettable experience to this remarkable continent.”
 
For those who want to extend their vacation, Holland America Line offers several pre- and post-cruise land tours. Guests can opt to spend an extra night or two in Rio de Janeiro and Santiago de chile. Guests also can take overland tours ranging from two to five days to the famed ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, Iguaçu Falls, located on the border of Brazil and Argentina, and Chile’s wine country.
 
Opportunity to explore historic Machu Picchu
Veendam’s first South America sailing departs San Diego, October 31, 2009, on a 19-day journey to Valparaiso, Chile, that takes guests to a variety of colorful ports in Mexico and Central America before making its way to Manta, Ecuador; Salaverry, Peru; and an overnight in Callao (Lima), Peru. While in Salaverry, guests may board a flight to take advantage of Holland America Line’s optional, three-day, two-night shore excursion to one of the new seven wonders of the world: Machu Picchu.
 
Itinerary offers abundant scenic cruising
Departing Valparaiso November 19, 2009, and March 7, 2010, Veendam sails a 16-day South America Explorer cruise that is among the most scenic in South America. Ports of call include Ushuaia, Argentina, the town at the end of the world; Montevideo, Uruguay; Punta Arenas, Chile; and Puerto Montt, Chile. With an overnight in Buenos Aires, guests can take in a tango show or visit the legendary Iguaçu Falls. Veendam sails the reverse itinerary from Rio de Janeiro to Valparaiso on December 5, 2009, as well as February 19 and March 23, 2010.
 
Antarctica 20-day cruise
Veendam departs December 21, 2009, on a special holiday cruise and again, January 10 and January 30, 2010—at the height of the austral summer—for a 20-day Antarctica voyage. Cruises for December 21 and January 30, begin in Valparaiso and end in Rio de Janeiro. The January 10 cruise sails the reverse itinerary. These cruises offer the ultimate blend of exotic ports and scenic cruising with calls in Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas, Chile, as well as Ushuaia, Argentina. Following the rounding of Cape Horn, a nautical milestone, the ship continues to Antarctica, where glaciers adorned with penguins welcome the ship. Antarctica’s pristine beauty and diverse sea life are showcased as Veendam spends three days exploring this mysterious and remote continent. Veendam also pays calls in Stanley, Falkland Islands, Buenos Aires (the Paris of South America) and Montevideo, Uruguay.
 
17-day South America-to-Fort Lauderdale 2010 crossing, includes Panama Canal transit
On April 8, 2010, Veendam ends its seasonal cruises in South America, departing Valparaiso for a 17-day journey that sails the western coast of South America as well as a transit through the Panama Canal. Overnights in Callao, Peru, and Fuerte Amador, Panama, give guests more time ashore to discover the myriad cultural flavors of the countries. An optional overland tour to Machu Picchu is also offered on this sailing. During this cruise, the Veendam calls at six ports throughout Chile, Peru, and Ecuador before transiting the 51-mile, man-made marvel, the Panama Canal. After calling at Holland America Line’s award-winning private island, Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas, Veendam ends its cruise in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where guests can opt to spend an extra night or two in post-cruise land tours.

Holland America Line’s Exclusive Pinnacle Grill Debuts New, Expanded Menu Across Fleet

Published and credited by PRNewswire on Thursday October 9, 1:59 pm ET

 

SEATTLE, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ — The Pinnacle Grill, the exclusive, reservations-only dining venue on all Holland America Line ships, debuts a tantalizing new menu this fall. Created by Master Chef Rudi Sodamin and introduced with rave reviews on ms Eurodam earlier this summer, the expanded menu introduces new Pacific Northwest specialty entrees and adds creations ranging from lobster “mac & cheese” to Colorado lamb chops.

Delectable seafood dishes include broiled, troll-caught salmon, broiled or poached lobster tail, cedar-planked black cod with shrimp scampi and the Master Chef’s interpretation of surf-and-turf: filet mignon and jumbo prawns on whipped potatoes with garlic rosemary beurre blanc.

Selected cuts of prime hand-selected beef continue to highlight the Pinnacle’s menu in innovative preparations and presentation. Guests can select from five prime cuts of steak rubbed with special Holland America Culinary Collection seasoning, grilled and served with hand-crafted sauces such as Master Chef’s green peppercorn classic hollandaise. They can also opt for the time-honored classic of Filet Steak Diane, a grilled veal chop marinated overnight in a savory blend of rosemary, garlic and pepper vinegar with scallions, or oven-baked chicken breast stuffed with spinach and garlic herb cheese.

“Master Chef Sodamin has designed this new menu to offer our guests a wider range of dishes and flavors,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “The restaurant is such a popular spot that we want to keep it fresh with much variety and allow guests to dine several nights a cruise as many like to do. The menu continues to highlight Holland America’s Pacific Northwest roots while adding innovative accents to heighten the Pinnacle Grill dining experience.”

Intriguing appetizers include the Pinnacle Ocean Platter — carpaccio of lightly smoked salmon, hot smoked salmon, sea scallops and wasabi cream — and Dungeness crab cakes with spiral shaved cucumber and sweet chili-mustard sauce. French onion soup King Louis XV, lobster bisque, jumbo shrimp cocktail, vine-ripened beefsteak tomato salad, baby arugula salad and Caesar salad prepared tableside are also offered.

Dazzling desserts featuring Pacific Northwest ingredients include warm Grand Marnier Chocolate Volcano Cake, chocolate or vanilla velvet souffle, creamy homemade raspberry cheesecake and Not-so-Classic Baked Alaska. Chocolate and raisin bread pudding, creme brulee, fresh seasonal fruits and berries and a variety of ice creams, sorbets and international cheeses complete the dessert menu.

The Pinnacle Grill’s wine list features an extensive selection of premium Pacific Northwest wines, French champagnes, port and dessert wines. It also offers Wine Flights, which let guests sample four selected wines during their meal. A Harvest White Sangria featuring Northwest apples, cherries, peaches and lemons in Sauvignon Blanc wine is another new addition.

The Pinnacle Grill is an elegantly appointed, alternative-dining venue on all Holland America Line ships. Featuring distinctive Bvlgari china, Frette linens and elegant Riedel stemware, the Pinnacle Grill is ideal for a romantic dinner for two or elegant dining for a group celebration. Guests need to make reservations and pay a modest surcharge of $20 per person for dinner and $15 for lunch.

Great Opportunities Remaining for 2008

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Holland America 2009 Alaska Cruises

2009 Alaska Cruises from $599* 3rd/4th fares from $99* With Holland America Line’s diverse range of Alaska cruise itineraries and shore excursions, you’ll find the perfect balance of spectacular glaciers, abundant wildlife and breathtaking vistas, plus fascinating historic and cultural sights to explore. All along the way, relish the journey on ships that were designed for Alaska cruising, with airy viewing lounges and wraparound decks for prime glacier viewing. With more 7-day itineraries in Alaska than any other cruise line, Holland America’s convenient cruise getaways are in a class all their own.   7-Day Alaskan Explorer — Roundtrip Seattle from $649* The ms Zaandam, ms Amsterdam and ms Westerdam sail out of Seattle’s lovely Puget Sound each weekend, bound for forested isles, icy-blues glaciers and charming frontier ports. Choose the Glacier Bay itinerary and watch in wonder as whales, puffins and the park’s active tidewater glaciers come into view. Cruise close to the massive face of Hubbard Glacier, the largest in North America, or navigate intimate Tracy Arm to the faces of the Sawyer Glaciers.   INSIDE FROM* OUTSIDE FROM* VERANDAH FROM* VERANDAH SUITE FROM* $649 $749 $1,149 $1,399 Fares based on ms Zaandam 5/8/09 and ms Amsterdam 5/9/09 sailings; Verandah stateroom based on ms Westerdam 5/10/09 sailing. ms Zaandam: Friday Departures – May 8-Sep 25, 2009 ms Amsterdam: Saturday Departures – May 9-Sep 19, 2009 ms Westerdam: Sunday Departures – May 10-Sep 20, 2009   7-Day Glacier Bay Inside Passage — Roundtrip Vancouver from $649* A classic Alaska cruise: sailing through the Inside Passage where fir forests slip by seemingly close enough to touch, exploring Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, marveling at the shimmering centerpiece of each itinerary, Glacier Bay. A wonderful mix of time on board and time in port.   INSIDE FROM* OUTSIDE FROM* VERANDAH FROM* VERANDAH SUITE FROM* $649 $749 $1,399 $1,599 Fares based on ms Ryndam 5/8/09 sailing; Verandah stateroom based on ms Zuiderdam 5/9/09 sailing. ms Volendam: Wednesday Departures – May 20-Sep 16, 2009 ms Zuiderdam: Saturday Departures – May 9-Sep 19, 2009 ms Ryndam: May 8, 15, 2009 ms Statendam: Sep 13, 20, 2009 ms Veendam: Sep 20, 2009   7-Day Glacier Discovery — Between Vancouver Seward from $599 Head northbound or south on one-way cruises that explore the spectacular sights of the Inside Passage, as well as the glacier-clad shores of South-central Alaska. Spend a day immersed in magnificent Glacier Bay, witness the sun rise or set on peaks rimming College Fjord, discover charming Juneau, Skagway, or Haines, and Ketchikan.   INSIDE FROM* OBSTRUCTED OUTSIDE FROM* OCEAN VIEW FROM* VERANDAH SUITE FROM* $599 $749 $849 Inquire Fares based on ms Statendam 5/10/09 sailing and ms Veendam 5/17/09 sailing.   VANCOUVER TO SEWARD ms Statendam: Sunday Departures – May 10-Aug 30, 2009 ms Veendam: Sunday Departures – May 17-Sep 6, 2009 ms Ryndam: Friday Departures – May 22-Sep 11, 2009 SEWARD TO VANCOUVER ms Statendam: Sunday Departures – May 17-Sep 6, 2009 ms Veendam: Sunday Departures – May 24-Sep 13, 2009 ms Ryndam: Friday Departures – May 29-Sep 18, 2009 2009 Alaska Cruises and CruiseTours are available for booking!

For important information on new passport requirements in the Western Hemisphere, click here. Terms & Conditions: *Fares above do not include a fuel supplement of $9 per guest per day with a maximum per guest of $126.00 ($4 per guest per day for 3rd, 4th and 5th guests in a stateroom, with a maximum of $56.00 per 3rd, 4th or 5th guest). Fares based on Promo LI1/RH/RT/Z3. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise only. Fares are in U.S. dollars and include non-discountable amounts. Taxes are additional and range from $94.40 to $128.02. Subject to availability. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Restrictions may apply. Please refer to Holland America’s 2009 Alaska & the Yukon brochure for full terms and conditions. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands. Magnificent wildlife, historic towns, legendary wilderness—Alaska and the Yukon offer so much to enjoy. And by going deeper into the interior with Holland America’s cruisetours, you see and do even more in the region’s premier parks. We’ve been preparing for your visit for more than 60 years with vacations that surpass all others for content, luxurious transportation, excellent hotels and inns and attentive tour director services. We offer a range of unique activities at each remarkable destination, and many of our cruisetour itineraries include leisurely two-night stays. Perhaps most important, group sizes are limited so you enjoy a truly intimate experience that we call “Your Personal Wilderness.”   11- to 15-Day Great Land Klondike CruiseTours (1-6) from $1,599* Visit Denali, Dawson City/Tombstone, the Yukon River and Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm. Options add time at Denali and Kluane plus the exclusive White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad from Carcross to historic Lake Bennett.             10- to 13-Day Great Land Wilderness CruiseTours (7-10) from $1,499* Affordable cruisetours visiting Denali, Fairbanks, the Alaska Highway and Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm. Options add extra time in Denali and Kluane.             12- to 14-Day Glacier Discovery CruiseTours (11-18) from $1,299* Includes 7 days of cruising featuring Glacier Bay or Hubbard Glacier plus land travel to Denali. Options add Kenai Fjords cruising, Alyeska, the Arctic or Homer.             13- to 14-Day Off the Beaten Path CruiseTours (19-22, 29) from $1,549* Before or after a dazzling 7-day Glacier Discovery cruise, be among the few to discover the back roads beauty of Alaska.             11- Day Economy CruiseTours (23-26) from $1,199* Perfect for those on a budget, these itineraries extend a stunning 7-day Glacier Discovery cruise to include Denali National Park.             19- to 20-Day Great Land Grand CruiseTours (27-28) from $3,399* Our ultimate CruiseTour itineraries: enjoy a 7-day cruise and extra days at more inland destinations for the best of Alaska and the Yukon.           2009 Alaska Cruises and CruiseTours are available for booking! For important information on new passport requirements in the Western Hemisphere, click here. Terms & Conditions: *Fares above do not include a fuel supplement of $9 per guest per day with a maximum per guest of $126.00 ($4 per guest per day for 3rd, 4th and 5th guests in a stateroom, with a maximum of $56.00 per 3rd, 4th or 5th guest). Fares based on Promo LI1/RH/RT/Z3/VA. Fares based on CT 1 5/20; CT 7 5/20; CT 12V 5/13; CT 29 5/17; CT 27 5/10; and CT 24V 5/14/2009. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise only. Fares are in U.S. dollars and include non-discountable amounts. Taxes are additional and range from $75.48 to $207.86. Subject to availability. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Restrictions may apply. Please refer to Holland America’s 2009 Alaska & the Yukon brochure for full terms and conditions. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.   For more information please visit www.nycvaluecruise.com for a live chat.

Holland America Flash Specials for 9/27 to 10/5 2008

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HAL Introduces Scandinavia Sailings

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam will sail two new six-day Scandinavian itineraries in July 2009.Sailing roundtrip, July 18, 2009, from Rotterdam, the ship calls at: Helsingborg, Sweden; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Oslo, Norway. A 22-hour stay in Copenhagen enables guests to enjoy the Danish capital at a leisurely pace.

The second sailing departs Rotterdam July 24, and explores the coast of Norway with calls at Flam, Bergen and Stavanger. Two days of scenic cruising along Norwegian fjords are also part of the sailing.

“These new six-day cruises are perfect for the traveler who wants a shorter premium vacation and to discover some of Scandinavia’s most beautiful and memorable towns and seascapes,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs at HAL.

Cruise fares for the two six-day, roundtrip Rotterdam voyages begin at $869 per person, double occupancy.

HAL Rolls Out MS Digital Workshops

Tue Jan 13 2009, credited and published by Travel Trade Staff

Holland America Line announced the rollout schedule for its Microsoft Digital Workshops. The program began last April and has already been implemented on five of the cruise line’s ships: Amsterdam, Oosterdam, Westerdam, Eurodam and Noordam.Installation on 12 of the 14 ships will be completed by May 27. While the Prinsendam and Rotterdam are not currently scheduled for implementation due to itinerary lengths, Holland America ultimately aims to apply the program to the entire fleet.

“The Microsoft Digital Workshops have become among the most popular activities for all ages on our ships,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “The relationship with Microsoft has been fantastic and we are looking forward to having this well-received program across most of the fleet.”

“Providing guests with a comfortable environment where they can learn how to create, edit and share digital memories is a fun and unique way for Windows to enhance the cruise experience,” said Chip Wood, group manager, consumer segment marketing, Microsoft Corp.

The complimentary onboard workshops led by Microsoft-trained “techsperts” are designed to enable all levels of camera and computer users to take better photos, make movies, edit and create scrapbooks, as well as share digital memories through email, blogging and social networking.

The program has its own dedicated space on each ship. Guests can choose to attend all or just some of the multiple workshops, which are held daily. In addition, one-on-one coaching, called “Techspert Time,” is available for more than 20 hours each week.

Microsoft Digital Workshops will begin with the following cruise dates and ships: Zaandam, Jan. 21 in Hawaii; Maasdam, Jan. 30 in Caribbean; Zuiderdam, Feb. 17 in Caribbean; Ryndam, March 5 in Mexico; Veendam, April 27 in Panama Canal; Statendam, May 10 in Alaska; and Volendam, May 27 in Alaska.

Holland America Serves Up Authentic Alaska Cruise Souvenier

Credited and published by cruiseindustrynews.com

Guests who cruise in Alaska can relive the culinary experience of the Great Land with Fresh Ketch, an Alaskan seafood feast delivered at home for friends and family to enjoy.   The innovative ‘home excursion’ brings a taste of Alaska home through a partnership with seafood specialists, Alaska Fresh Ketch.
 
Ketchikan-based Alaska Fresh Ketch serves up the ultimate in Alaskan souvenirs — wild Alaskan king salmon, halibut, smoked salmon and king crab.  With two variations, the feast for six to eight people comes wrapped in a keepsake box decorated with local artwork and filled with menus, recipes, cooking tips, special cooking tools, place cards for your table and secret sauces.  A souvenir memory book includes descriptions about the seafood, the local Alaskan fishing fleet and other facts about Alaska.
 
Available for purchase on ships in Alaska this year, it is also available online year-round at a website developed especially for Holland America Line: http://holland.alaskafreshketch.com.
 
On each cruise, guests may attend a complimentary cooking demonstration in the ship’s Culinary Arts Center—professional show kitchens installed for guests’ culinary entertainment and enrichment.  The ship’s own chef will open a box of wild seafood from Fresh Ketch and take guests step-by-step through the process of preparing a true Alaskan feast.
 
“Our Alaska cruise guests tell us that enjoying wild Alaskan seafood is a major part of their vacation experience,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “We’ve prominently featured wild Alaskan seafood on our ships’ menus, and now we’re taking it a step further and providing a convenient way for guests to take that culinary experience home as a gift or souvenir.”
 
Guests may choose from two packages — the Halibut Schooner and the Salmon Troller. The Halibut Schooner features wild Alaskan halibut as the entrée and includes appetizer portions of Alderwood-smoked sockeye salmon and wild Alaskan king salmon. The Salmon Troller features an entrée portion of wild Alaskan king salmon and appetizer portions of Alaskan king crab.  Seafood is flash-frozen to preserve its fresh flavor and texture, and all seafood is sustainably harvested in Alaska.  Each package contains six-pounds of seafood, enough to treat six to eight diners.  
 
“Fresh Ketch has done an outstanding job creating this culinary adventure,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “Besides the quality seafood, the package contains personal stories about the fishermen and fishing fleet responsible for the catch. It creates a real connection between diners and the food on the table.”
 
Guests sailing in Alaska can order the home excursion at the shore excursion desk. Guests, along with friends and family, can also place their order for either Fresh Ketch home excursion at http://holland.alaskafreshketch.com.  Each package is $294 including all shipping and handling.

Holland America Flash Specials for the week of December 27, 2008 to January 4, 2009

Upgrade from an inside stateroom to an outside for as little as $50 — or from an outside stateroom to a verandah from $100! Book by February 28, 2009. Fares available between: Saturday, December 27, 2008 – Sunday, January 4, 2009 <!– –> <!– –> Asia Cruises   from $1,099* Australia & New Zealand Cruises   from $799* Caribbean Cruises   from $399* Europe Cruises   from $2,399* Hawaii Cruises   from $1,099* Holiday Cruises   from $699* Mexico Cruises   from $449* Panama Canal Cruises   from $849* South America Cruises   from $749*