Islands of the Pacific in Signature Style!
Ray Goldenberg
I received this press release from Holland America and thought it
would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings,
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Ray
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Cruise the Islands of the Pacific in Signature Style With Holland
America Line
'Voyages of the Pacific' Visit the Aloha State of Hawaii, Tahiti and
Her Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji in 2006 and 2007
SEATTLE, Oct. 5
In 2006 and 2007 Holland America Line ships will trace figure-eights
on 20 sailings around the balmy isles of the Pacific. Hawaii and
Tahiti headline the itineraries of the "Voyages of the Pacific"
brochure, expected out in late October. Twelve cruises are on offer
during winter, spring and fall of 2006, and eight sailings are
scheduled for winter and spring of 2007 with fall and winter dates
still to be announced.
"Our Pacific Island cruises offer convenient west coast departures
that don't require long air flights. We visit a diversity of islands,
offer extended stays in Honolulu and scenic cruising during ideal
times to ensure that guests enjoy an unmatched experience in the
Hawaiian Islands," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice
president, marketing and sales. "And on our longer journeys we deliver
the best of Hawaii and introduce guests to some of the most beautiful
places on earth in Tahiti, Bora Bora and the Marquesas Islands."
The Pacific Island Cruise Experience
Cruise itineraries are tuned for maximum exposure to Polynesian
paradise. The magical islands of Hawaii, Oahu and Maui are visited on
each and every sailing while ten cruises also add gorgeous Kauai, the
Garden Isle. Longer voyages cross the equator delving deep to exotic
South Sea isles such as Tahiti, Fiji and Pago Pago. Extended two-day
stays at Honolulu on twelve cruises allow evening enjoyment at this
lively tropical city. Similarly, two Tahiti sailings boast an
overnight call to romantic Bora Bora Island.
Guests are welcomed aboard the cruise with a traditional lei ceremony.
Through Holland America Line's Explorations Speaker Series, experts on
the history and culture of the islands share insights on Polynesian
subjects, from astronomy of the Pacific skies to regional cuisine and
ceremonial traditions. Each ship also features a Culinary Arts Center
with demonstrations on regional food and drink. Daily menus highlight
a feast of local specialties, such as Maui Kalbi ribs, Lomi
Lomi-marinated salmon and papaya salad.
Five vessels -- the 1,380-guest ms Amsterdam, 1,258-guest ms Ryndam
and ms Statendam, and 1,432-guest ms Volendam and ms Zaandam -- depart
from a trio of west coast homeports: San Diego, Seattle, Vancouver,
B.C.
A variety of shore excursions lead guests to swim with the dolphins,
visit lush tropical gardens, hike in rainforests and take helicopter
tours. Through Holland America Line's Off-the-Beaten-Path excursions,
guests may go four-wheeling through Hawaii's back roads up to Mauna
Kea's summit to see Rainbow Falls and the world's largest telescope,
or take a Tahiti trek through the Papenoo Valley. Other excursions
visit Maui's Haleakala Crater, venture to Lana'i on a dolphin and
snorkel excursion or let guests swim with reef sharks and sting rays
in Bora Bora Lagoon. Shore excursion can be viewed online and are
available for booking online approximately six months prior to
sailing.
Hawaii - America's Premier Island Getaway
Fifteen "Circle Hawaii" cruises sail roundtrip from San Diego for
15-days each and feature the Hawaiian Islands and a visit to Ensenada,
Mexico. Cruises meander around Kauai's cliff-hugged Na Pali coast,
cruise Maui's whale-breeding waters to Lahaina, and pair pastel
sunsets with orange and black volcano scenes on evening sailing by the
Big Island's Kilauea Volcano.
Departure dates in 2006 include Feb. 5 and 20, Mar. 7 and 22, and Apr.
6, onboard the Amsterdam and Oct. 7, Nov. 1 and 26, and Dec. 21
onboard the Zaandam. Dates available for booking now for 2007 are Jan.
5 and 20, Feb. 4 and 19, and Mar. 6 and 21. Fall and winter 2007 dates
will be released soon. Fares start at $1,999 per person double
occupancy.
Special Hawaiian Islands Culinary Cruise
Max McCalman, cheese expert, author and Maitre Fromager from the
Artisanal Cheese Center in New York City hosts a special "Circle
Hawaii" sailing from the Pacific Northwest aboard the Volendam.
McCalman's culinary expertise will be showcased in demonstrations and
classes in the ship's state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center. The Apr.
22, 2006, 18-day cruise sails from the Emerald City of Seattle, calls
at charming, Victorian-styled Astoria, Oregon, on the delta of the
Columbia River, and then sails for the Hawaiian Islands spending
nearly a week island hopping with an overnight in Honolulu, before
cruising to Vancouver, British Columbia.
The cosmopolitan Canadian port city of Vancouver also plays host to a
17-day "Circle Hawaii" roundtrip cruise departing exactly one year
later on Apr. 22, 2007. Fares for the two 17- and 18-day Circle Hawaii
sailings listed above start at $2,399.
Exotic Escape - Hawaii, Tahiti, and Marquesas Island
The ultimate 30-day Polynesian escapade sails once a year roundtrip
from San Diego navigating ancient trade routes to the coral reefs and
idyllic beaches of Hawaii, Tahiti and the famous yet remote Marquesas
Islands. Port calls include Hawaii, Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Raiatea,
Tahiti, and Moorea with overnight stays in Honolulu and Bora Bora for
additional time to shop, swim, explore and relax. Harboring relaxation
is the key -- as guests glide in the sun-glistened Pacific, call on
the lovely islands, bask in the middle of nowhere on Christmas Island,
Kiribati, snorkel in palm-lined lagoons, peruse black pearls in
Tahiti, and behold sacred sites of ancient societies at Nuku Hiva,
Marquesas Islands.
The upcoming 30-day "Circle Hawaii, Tahiti, and Marquesas" cruise
departs on Jan. 6, 2006 onboard the Amsterdam and on Jan. 22, 2007
onboard the Ryndam. Cruise rates for the 30-day Hawaii, Tahiti, and
Marquesas Islands voyages start at $5,079 per person.
Repositioning Cruise Reveals Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and
New Zealand
Not to be missed is an exclusive 24- to 28-day "South Pacific and New
Zealand" cruise departing from Vancouver on September 29, 2006. This
unique repositioning cruise also calls at Los Angeles on October 3
before beginning her pacific crossing. En route the Statendam takes in
the Hawaiian Islands, Christmas Island, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Final
stops include New Zealand's Bay of Islands and Tauranga before
arriving in Auckland where she makes her winter home sailing between
New Zealand and Australia during their summer season. A similar
sailing across the Pacific is also being planned for 2007. Fares for
the 28-day sailing begin at $3,649 per person, double occupancy.
For more information or a brochure on Holland America Line's "Voyages
of the Pacific", contact a professional travel agent.
With the introduction of the 1,848-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006,
Holland America Line's fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500
cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to
108 days long and visit all seven continents, including new
Australia/New Zealand and Asia sailings, a world cruise and popular
sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Europe, South
America, Hawaii and Canada/New England. The ms Noordam also will offer
Caribbean sailings in the winter from new homeport New York City.
Holland America Line's $225 million, fleetwide Signature of Excellence
enhancements feature new programs and amenities including the Culinary
Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art
onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and
culinary experts will provide cooking demonstrations and classes --
Explorations Cafe powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity
areas and all new cabin amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and
plush-top Mariner's Dream Beds. For more information, consult a travel
agent.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America
Line 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, these 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.
Sue and Kevin Mullen
Ray Goldenberg wrote:
> Cruise the Islands of the Pacific in Signature Style With Holland
> America Line
>
> 'Voyages of the Pacific' Visit the Aloha State of Hawaii, Tahiti and
> Her Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji in 2006 and 2007
Thanks Ray, I am drooling over these itins! Someday Kevin will retire
and we will be able to have more time to cruise!!
sue
Ray Goldenberg
<kjmu...@comcast.net> wrote:
>Thanks Ray, I am drooling over these itins! Someday Kevin will retire
>and we will be able to have more time to cruise!!
Hi Sue,
You are most welcome. BTW, Princess plans on offering similar
itineraries. <:+)
Surfer E2468
How long are the cruises for $1999.00?
surfer e2468