SEATTLE, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America
Line's ms Prinsendam kicks off the new year on Jan 3, 2015 with a 68-day Grand South America and
Antarctica Voyage followed by a 55-day Grand Mediterranean
Voyage. These two itineraries are designed to take guests on
longer explorations that visit some of the most interesting and
exciting ports in the world. This is an addition to ms
Amsterdam's 114-day Grand
World Voyage that calls at 45 ports in 25 countries.
"A Grand Voyage is like no other cruise experience. We asked our
guests and travel agent partners which destinations they would like
to visit on a Grand Voyage to be sure we included what was
important to them," said Richard
Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and
guest programs for Holland America Line. "We took their suggestions
and carefully crafted these three exceptional itineraries with more
overnight visits and more ports of call, making these the most
exciting and in-depth Grand Voyages we've ever offered."
Holland America Line's Grand
Voyages make taking a longer vacation easier and more affordable
—with little or no international air travel. Whether visiting one
or several global destinations, the voyages feature famous
landmarks, new destinations and extended time in port with late
departures, overnight calls and overland tours.
Grand South America and
Antarctica Voyage
Prinsendam returns to South
America, Antarctica and the
Amazon in 2015 on a 68-day itinerary sailing roundtrip from
Fort Lauderdale that departs
Jan. 3. After passing through the
Panama Canal, the ship will reach South
America's Pacific coast and continue on to circumnavigate
the continent.
During the voyage, Prinsendam will call at 31 ports in 11
countries, including spending seven full days cruising the Amazon
River and three days of dramatic scenic cruising in Antarctica. The 2015 itinerary also features
overnight calls at Valparaiso
(Santiago), Chile; Buenos Aires,
Argentina; Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil; Manaus, Brazil, in
the heart of the Amazon; and two full nights at Callao
(Lima), Peru.
Guests sailing on this voyage also will enjoy scenic cruising
past the Romanche and Alemania glaciers in Chile, Drake Passage, Cape Horn and
Argentina's Glacier Alley.
Segments of 31 and 37 days between Fort
Lauderdale and Buenos Aires
are available.
Grand Mediterranean Voyage
Immediately following its Grand South America and Antarctica
Voyage, Prinsendam departs March
12 on a 55-day Grand Mediterranean Voyage that sails from
Fort Lauderdale to Civitavecchia
(Rome), Italy, visiting 32 ports in 12 countries. The
voyage features many "boutique" ports of call in the Mediterranean
and Balkan Peninsula.
The ship visits Caribbean
destinations before crossing over to the Canary Islands and
spending the night alongside at Tenerife. Prinsendam then
explores Spain with five calls,
including overnights at Cadiz (Seville) and Barcelona. Following an overnight at
Valletta, Malta, the ship makes
way for Crete, Greece and the Holy
Land of Israel.
Prinsendam continues exploring the eastern Mediterranean
with calls throughout Turkey,
Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Greece and Italy. Overnights at Istanbul, Turkey, and Piraeus (Athens), Greece, allow for ample time for shopping,
exploring and experiencing the culture and history of the
cities.
A 17-day segment Istanbul to
Civitavecchia (Rome), 24-day
segment from Fort Lauderdale to
Barcelona, 31-day segment from
Barcelona to Civitavecchia
(Rome), and a 38-day segment
Ft. Lauderdale to Istanbul is available. Guests looking to
explore both South America and the
Mediterranean can combine the Grand South America and Antarctica
Voyage with the Grand Mediterranean Voyage to form an extended
123-day exploration.
ms Amsterdam's
Grand World Voyage
When ms Amsterdam
departs Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
Jan. 5, 2015, the cruise will span
114 days and call at 45 ports in 25 countries on six continents.
Offering a refined and elegant "home away from home," the around
the world journey is the pinnacle in travel, and this cruise truly
is the grandest of the Grand Voyages.
A Grand Onboard Experience
On each Grand Voyage, Holland America Line ships provide
gracious service, superior amenities and unexpected experiences.
Guests can relax during leisurely days at sea, taking advantage of
the extra time to do many activities, including indulging in a
massage at the Greenhouse Spa, watching a movie in the theater,
taking in a lecture by a renowned expert, enjoying a cooking
demonstration by a famous chef in the Culinary Arts Center
presented by Food & Wine magazine, learning how to share photos
at a class in the Digital Workshop powered by Windows or lounging
on deck and taking in the view.
Evening shipboard activities shine as well with local cultural
entertainment and special guest headliners. Festive gala balls and
formal nights create memorable moments, along with an exclusive
Captain's Grand Voyage Dinner for full-cruise guests. Dining is
elevated to a new level on each Grand Voyage with menus that change
daily and are seldom repeated, featuring local ingredients and
regional cuisine.
Through the line's "On Location" enrichment program, local
traditions and culinary and cultural experiences come to life both
onboard and ashore to deepen guests' appreciation of the
destinations. During a Grand Voyage, that might mean illuminating
speakers, galas and local cultural and folkloric shows such as a
didgeridoo player on deck while in Australia or belly dancing lessons in the
Mediterranean.
Reservations can now be booked for 2015 Grand Voyages
Rates start at $19,999 for
Amsterdam's full 114-day
Grand World Voyage, $13,999 for
Prinsendam's 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica
Voyage and $6,999 for
Prinsendam's 55-day Grand Mediterranean Voyage. Cruise fares
are per person, double occupancy. The three grand voyages are
available to book for the full cruise or in segments ranging from
17 to 57 days. Purchase roundtrip air using Holland America Line's
Flight Ease and receive a $1,000 are
savings per person when booking an ocean-view or above category
staterooms for select segments of Holland America's 2015 Grand
Voyages. Air offer is applicable to all U.S. and Canadian
gateways only. In addition, book the Grand Mediterranean
Voyage by September 30, 2014 and
enjoy early booking amenities.
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America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at
www.hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of
15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 415 ports in 98 countries,
territories or dependencies. One- to 110-day itineraries
visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South
America, Australia/New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the
Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. The line currently
has a new ship on order from Fincantieri shipyard for delivery in
February 2016.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence
enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $500 million, that showcase 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 provide cooking demonstrations and classes —
Explorations Cafe powered by The New York
Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only
activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by
flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
Holland America Line is a proud
member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also
includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises,
Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest
and a commitment to quality and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines
inspires people to discover their best vacation experience.
Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise
vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Visit
us at www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.
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