Seven ports along the Sea of Cortez highlight the
seven- 11- and 12-day cruises
SEATTLE, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland
America Line guests looking to bask
in the Mexican Riviera's sun-kissed climate and vibrant culture
will have 20 cruises and three ships to choose from between
October 2019 and April 2020. A seven-day series of itineraries
will be offered aboard Oosterdam and Eurodam, while
Maasdam's popular EXC In-Depth Voyages expand to
Mexico in 2020. All of the
regular-season cruises conveniently sail roundtrip from
San Diego, California.
Each itinerary features three Mexican ports of call, including
an overnight at Puerto Vallarta,
providing extra time to take a zip-line tour through the lush
Sierra Madre Mountains, go whale-watching in Banderas Bay or take a
side trip to one of Mexico's
enchanting Pueblos Magicos. All cruises also include calls at the
popular Mexican ports of Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas.
"Mexico continues to be a top
cruise choice among our guests because it offers such a rich
experience, from warm weather and beautiful beaches to diverse
cultural and culinary landscapes," said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America
Line. "By visiting several iconic ports within this captivating
country, we're able to provide guests with an authentic, immersive
experience that leaves them with a deeper understanding of this
colorful part of the world."
Oosterdam kicks off the season Oct. 6, 2019, with one of 14 seven-day cruises
offered through April 18, 2020,
including two holiday departures Dec.
21 and Dec. 28. Guests can
enjoy an identical itinerary aboard Eurodam Oct. 19, Nov. 2 and
Nov. 9, 2019. Cruisers interested in
a longer sailing can extend Eurodam's Oct. 19 voyage by embarking four days earlier at
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada, for an 11-day cruise that adds a call at Santa Barbara, California.
For an even deeper exploration of the Mexican Riviera,
Maasdam's 12-day EXC In-Depth Voyage departs April 3 and April 15,
2020, and includes seven Mexican ports that rim the Sea of
Cortez. Along with Cabo San Lucas,
Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta,
guests will enjoy La Paz,
Loreto, Guaymas and Topolobampo. Maasdam's April 15 departure can be extended for an 18-day
Collectors' Voyage that also visits Santa
Barbara, Monterey and
San Francisco, California, before
arriving at Victoria then
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada, where guests will disembark.
Explorations Central Brings Mexican Culture on
Board
Throughout the voyages, EXC programming brings
Mexico's local traditions,
culinary tastes and cultural experiences to life on board. Through
EXC Encounters, a mariachi band in traditional attire will perform
onboard, while a barbecue on Lido Deck features authentic Mexican
dishes. Guests who want to learn more about the country can attend
an EXC Talk by an EXC Guide or head to America's Test Kitchen for a
cooking demonstration, cooking class or themed mixology class
featuring local fare. The Dining Room and Lido Market also will
showcase the flavors of Mexico,
while bars will offer a variety of Mexican liquors and
ingredients.
The EXC Team will provide further talks/lectures for the Mexican
calls, and the in-stateroom EXC Channel will feature a selection of
curated films, documentaries and TV shows exploring destinations on
the ship's itinerary.
Mexico cruises feature a
diverse selection of shore excursions that allow guests to
immersively experience each port of call. Tours focus on culture,
history, nature, architecture, adventure, culinary and family
outings. Exclusive culinary-themed FOOD & WINE shore excursions
showcase the regions' food scene from a local perspective.
Mexico cruise fares start at
$699 per person, double occupancy.
Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. Several Mexico sailings are eligible for Holland
America Line's Pack these Values promotion where travelers looking
to plan ahead for next year can take advantage of prepaid
gratuities valued at up to $224 per
stateroom (based on 7-day cruise), free or reduced cruise fares for
third and fourth guests in the same stateroom, and 50 percent
reduced deposits. Guests receive all benefits when booking a
stateroom on an eligible cruise by May 15,
2019.
For more information, contact a travel advisor, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via 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 more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 128-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations, EXC In-Depth
Voyages, Cuba cruises and exotic
Australia & New Zealand and Asia voyages; two annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada & New England, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
Nieuw Statendam in December
2018. A third Pinnacle-class ship will be delivered in
2021.
The company's brand evolution in recent years secured its
position as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination immersion and personalized
travel. Guests can expand their knowledge through exclusive
partnerships with O, The Oprah Magazine and America's Test
Kitchen and at unique BBC Earth live music and on-screen
experiences. Outstanding entertainment fills each evening at venues
including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King's Blues Club, Rolling
Stone Rock Room and Billboard Onboard. The dining experience can be
savored at a variety of restaurants with menus that feature
selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council,
comprising world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for
guests.
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PHONE:
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