Seven-day voyages sail roundtrip from Boston
SEATTLE, July 10, 2015 /CNW/ -- Guests looking to
spend a few days immersing themselves in the laid-back lifestyle of
Bermuda can embark Holland America
Line's ms Veendam for seven-day cruises to the island in May
and June 2016. Sailing
roundtrip from Boston, Mass., the
four departures each feature two half-days, two full days and three
nights at Hamilton, the country's
capital, known for its pink-sand beaches, pastel architecture and
exceptional golf courses.
Carrying just 1,350 guests, Veendam offers an ideal
mid-sized, premium cruise experience in Bermuda that enables the vessel to dock at
Hamilton, in the center of town.
The seven-day voyages spend a day at sea after departing
Boston and arrive at Hamilton mid-day, with enough time for guests
to go ashore and enjoy the town. The ship then spends three nights,
including two full days and another half day, serving as a base
from which guests can experience local nightlife and dine ashore,
if desired. While in Hamilton, the
ship's facilities including lounges, entertainment venues, the
casino and gift shops will be open so guests may relax and enjoy
the shipboard life as well. Veendam departs Bermuda mid-day on day four at the island,
with two nights and a full day at sea before arriving back at
Boston.
"Our Bermuda cruises in 2015 have been a huge success, and we're
excited to take more guests to the beautiful island in 2016," said
Orlando Ashford, Holland America
Line's president. "It's rare for cruisers to get to spend three
nights in a port, and this itinerary is the perfect opportunity to
take advantage of all that Bermuda
has to offer — both during the day and evening."
With two full days and two half-days, guests will find multiple
ways to experience Hamilton's
British-tinged charm, cultural heritage sites and world-renowned
beaches on a variety of shore excursions. From the ship, guests can
take a short walk to Front Street and explore its array of colorful
shops and restaurants. Hamilton
also is home to a massive, 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral and
the Georgian-style Sessions House that was built in
1815. Shore tours offered by the ship include island tours,
snorkeling or diving among famous shipwrecks along the coastline,
cycling to scenic vistas, ocean kayaking, and a 360-degree coastal
tour of the island with a stop in St.
George's.
The seven-day Bermuda itinerary
can be combined with a seven-day Canada/New England cruise to create a 14-day
Bermuda & Canada/New England Collectors' Voyage. The
four Collectors' Voyages in May and June start or end at
Montreal, Quebec, Canada; and call
at Quebec City, Quebec;
Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island; Sydney and
Halifax, Nova Scotia; Bar Harbor, Maine; Boston; and Hamilton, with cruising in the Gulf of
St. Lawrence.
Cruise fares begin at $799 for the
seven-day cruises and $1,449 for the
14-day Bermuda & Canada/New England Collectors' Voyages, all
per person, double occupancy.
Visit Holland America Line's website and browse the menu of
Bermuda options, contact a
travel professional or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL
(1-877-724-5425).
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online
Communities quick link on the home page at 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 the Panama Canal. The line
currently has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on
order for delivery in April 2016 from
Fincantieri shipyard, as well as a second Pinnacle Class ship due
for delivery in November 2018.
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 Café 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.
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