SEATTLE, Oct. 9, 2014 /CNW/ -- From fall 2014 through
spring 2015, Holland America Line heads to the tropics of
Hawaii and explores the spirit of
Mexico with a variety of
itineraries ranging in length from seven to 18 days. Two ships will
sail the azure waters of Mexico,
while ms Veendam weaves among the stunning Hawaiian
Islands.
"Holland America Line carefully crafts our itineraries to
showcase the best of each region, and the Mexico and Hawaii itineraries are the ultimate journey
for any traveler looking to visit these destinations," said
Richard Meadows, Holland America
Line's executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest
programs. "From our onboard enrichment programming to the selection
of ports, guests cruising on one of our elegant mid-size ships will
have the most immersive and memorable experience possible."
The line's cruises to Mexico on
ms Veendam and ms Statendam from October 2014 through March
2015 visit some of the most beautiful ports in the country
and conveniently sail roundtrip San
Diego, Calif. Veendam sails seven-day Mexican Riviera
itineraries to Cabo San Lucas,
Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, with scenic cruising in Bahia Magdalena. Statendam offers a
12-day Sea of Cortez adventure that highlights six Mexican ports
and an overnight at Puerto
Vallarta.
The five sailings to Hawaii in
winter and spring 2014-15 aboard ms Veendam feature relaxing
days at sea and calls at five Hawaiian ports. These 17- and 18-day
itineraries also sail roundtrip from San
Diego. Select back-to-back Veendam itineraries in
November and December can be combined to form the ultimate 24- or
25-day Mexico and Hawaii
Collectors' Voyage.
Go "On Location" in Mexico
and Hawaii
During the
longer sailings with more sea days, guests can enjoy all of the
onboard experiences that are exclusive to the premium cruise line.
On each of these cruises guests will get to take part in cultural
activities such as lei making, ukulele lessons, live mariachi band
concerts and an extensive lecture lineup as part of Holland America
Line's "On Location" program. The itinerary sets the theme for
guests to indulge in localized experiences that make time onboard
as enriching as visiting the ports of call through lectures,
demonstrations and performances.
For more information about the Mexico and Hawaii cruises and Holland America Line,
consult a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL HAL
(877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: A detailed PDF fact sheet of cruise
itineraries is available at
http://www2.cleanpix.com/cleanpix/portal/WYBe-nYr-N8h.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL) and
(NYSE: 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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