Air, transfers, beverages and shipboard credit included;
special packages for third/fourth fares also on offer
SEATTLE, Oct. 21, 2014 /CNW/ -- Put a holiday cruise
aboard Holland America Line on your gift list this season and you
just might get your wish. With special all-inclusive packages in
verandah staterooms and suites, travelers can leave the hustle and
hassle behind and let Holland America Line spread the holiday cheer
by doing all of the decorating, cooking and cleaning.
"The holidays are a magical time on our ships, and these special
offers make it even more appealing to take a cruise to the
Caribbean with us this season,"
said Richard Meadows, executive vice
president, marketing, sales and guest programs for Holland America
Line. "We invite our guests to let Holland America Line do all of
the work— just come on board, relax and have a great
time."
All-Inclusive Package
Guests looking to splurge on a
verandah cabin or suite can take advantage of the all-inclusive
package that starts at just $1,899
per person, double occupancy. The package includes roundtrip air
from select U.S. gateways*; transfers between the airport and ship;
the cruise fare; taxes; a Signature Beverage Package valued at
$50 per person, per day; and a
$25 per-person shipboard credit.
All-inclusive third and fourth fares for guests in the cabin with
two full fares start at $799 per
person and include air, transfers, cruise and taxes.
Special Packages for Third/Fourth Guests
In addition
to all-inclusive fares, Holland America Line offers special
cruise-only ocean-view and interior stateroom fares for third and
fourth guests on seven-day Caribbean holiday sailings. Making it
affordable for a family of four to set sail for as little as
$1,596, double occupancy cruise-only
rates start at just $599 per person
and reduced third/fourth fares begin at $199 per person.
'Tis the Season to Cruise to the Caribbean
Holland America Line has six ships cruising the
crystalline waters of the eastern and western Caribbean on seven-day itineraries in
December 2014 that are included in
the packages. Guests can sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on ms Eurodam, ms
Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Noordam, ms Westerdam and ms
Zuiderdam. Each ship offers two holiday sailings: one over
Christmas and one over New
Year's.
The ships call at a variety of ports including Grand Cayman, Cayman
Islands; Falmouth and
Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Key West, Fla.; San
Juan, Puerto Rico; and St.
Thomas, U.S.V.I. All roundtrip Fort Lauderdale itineraries include a call at
Half Moon Cay, the line's award-winning private Bahamian island
known for its pristine beaches, diverse shore excursions, exclusive
beach cabanas and kid-friendly activities.
The only ship in the fleet sailing roundtrip from Tampa, Fla., ms Ryndam also has two
holiday departures and calls at Key
West; Banana Coast, Honduras; Santo
Tomas, Guatemala; and Costa
Maya, Mexico.
Amsterdam, ms Maasdam
and ms Prinsendam also will be in the Caribbean during the holidays, but those
cruises are not included in the Holiday all-inclusive packages.
Holiday Cruises Around the World
The Caribbean isn't the only region to welcome a
Holland America Line ship this season. While not part of the
packages, travelers can still celebrate the holidays on a cruise to
South America, Mexico & Hawaii, the Canary Islands, Far East,
New Zealand and the South
Pacific. Itinerary and departure dates are available at
www.hollandamerica.com.
'Deck the Hulls' Onboard
During the holiday cruises,
guests can take part in a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, enjoy
traditional holiday meals with all of the trimmings and indulge in
a special Royal Dutch High Tea with
fanciful holiday cookies and pastries. The ships' international
crew chorus performs a magical holiday show, while caroling and
singalongs take place around the ship. Kids will delight in a visit
from Santa Claus and holiday-themed crafts.
The New Year's Eve sailings are
the ideal setting to ring in 2015, featuring a festive holiday ball
with a champagne toast at midnight.
*Air gateways for the all-inclusive package are Atlanta, Ga.; Chicago, Ill.; Dallas and Fort
Worth, Texas; and New York,
N.Y. (JFK only); The all-inclusive package also is available
from 21 additional U.S. and Canadian cities for an additional
surcharge.
For more information about Holland America Line, contact a
travel professional or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or
visit www.hollandamerica.com.
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
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 2,650-guest ship, ms Koningsdam, on order for
delivery in February 2016 from
Fincantieri shipyard.
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.
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.
CONTACT:
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PHONE:
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800-637-5029
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FAX:
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206-262-5934
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