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*****ms AMSTERDAM*****
2009

7-night Alaska Cruise from Seattle, Washington Roundtrip
aboard Holland America Cruise Lines And Receive $1,000 in Rewards Cash!


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Item #: 1584337


 

 

ms Amsterdam

ms Amsterdam is the third ship to bear the name of the Dutch capital in Holland America Line's 135-year history. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the ms Amsterdam blends the very latest in shipbuilding technology with the artistry, personalized touches and superior service that has made Holland America Line one of the highest-rated cruise lines in the world.

 

At the heart of the ms Amsterdam is the Planeto Astrolabium, a commissioned signature sculpture soaring in a three-story atrium. The stunning Astrolabe tracks constellations, the planets, world time and ship time. Dutch heritage and tradition is clearly displayed throughout the ship in original Art Deco pieces that once graced the Nieuw Amsterdam of 1938. For a contemporary touch, works of the noted maritime artist Stephen Card adorn public spaces.

The Digital Workshop powered by Microsoft Windows: Guests will be able to show and tell" their vacation memories, learning how to share all their digital memories through email, blogging and social networking - so friends and family can see where they've been cruising even before they return home. Free workshops taught by Microsoft-trained "techsperts" make it easy and fun, even for novices

The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine Magazine: our state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by our own Master Chefs or culinary guests

Greenhouse Spa & Salon: features heavenly beauty and wellness rituals. Enjoy a facial, hot stone massage, steam in a thermal suite and have your hair and nails done for a special evening.

La Fontaine Dining Room: features impeccable service and an extensive wine list. Five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and low-carb options

Pinnacle Grill: This intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens

Lido Restaurant: offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties

Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times: a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the Internet and check email or simply read the morning paper.

Queen's Show Lounge: features talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians and variety acts

Crow's Nest: offers sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening

Club HAL®: our dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12; activities are supervised and age appropriate

The Loft and The Oasis: designed exclusively for teens (13 - 17) to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age



Your 7-Night Alaska cruise aboard  Holland America Cruise Line departs from Seattle , Alaska on the following dates:

September 12, 2009

September 19, 2009

Cruise Itinerary:

 

Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure
1 Seattle, Washington
 
--- 4:00 pm
2 At Sea --- ---
3 Juneau, Alaska
 
12:00 pm 9:00 pm
4 Hubbard Glacier
 
1:00 pm 6:00 pm
5 Sitka, Alaska
 
8:00 am 5:00 pm
6 Ketchikan, Alaska
 
7:00 am 1:00 pm
7 Victoria, BC, Canada
 
6:00 pm 11:59 pm
8 Seattle, Washington
 
7:00 am ---

Ports of Call

 


Seattle, Washington
The Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known for its stunning waterfront. "Catch" a salmon at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the Space Needle, sample a local microbrew in funky Fremont, or down a cup of java in the coffee capital of the world.

Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska is considered by many to be the most beautiful capital city in the nation. Checking in at just a little over 3,100-square-miles, Juneau qualifies as the biggest American city - geographically, that is. The terrain is hilly and winding, and narrow streets present a small-town quaintness existing side-by-side with cosmopolitan sophistication. You'll find great shopping, fine restaurants and superb museums.

Hubbard Glacier
Marching to the beat of a different drum, Hubbard Glacier is advancing while the rest of Alaska's ice rivers are receeding rapidly. In 1986, Hubbard galloped forward, closing off Russell Fjord to create an entirely new lake. The phenomenon quickly passed and was followed by a short retreat, but the glacier is once again on the move and Russell Fjord is headed for another spell as an inland body of water.

Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, the only major city on Alaska's Baranof Island, is the beneficiary of three distinct cultures: Tlingit Indian, Russian and American. You'll find relics of all three cultures throughout the area. With the spectacular natural beauty of Sitka Sound, its fascinating history, unique totem park and Mount Edgecomb — a dormant volcano which rises above the harbor — Sitka is definitely a treasure in the Alaskan wilderness.

Ketchikan, Alaska
A popular destination along Alaska's famed Inside Passage, Ketchikan is teeming with Native American culture. Home of the largest concentration of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people in the state, this extraordinarily beautiful city on Revillagigedo Island boasts the world's largest collection of totem poles, and an equally impressive selection of museums and cultural centers featuring Native dance, carvings and artifacts. Ketchikan's calm waters and surprisingly gentle climate make it a favorite of sports fishermen.

Victoria, BC, Canada
High tea can be taken at the Empress Hotel if you really want to discover what Victoria is all about. Then, walk over to the breathtaking Museum of Natural History or stroll through the charming downtown of that lives up to its British-flavored name with double-decker buses, turreted castles, fine British woollens and delicate china. A coach-ride away, the Butchart Garden earns every superlative of its impeccable reputation for glorious blooms and redolent scents.



Accommodations will be provided in an Inside Cabin for two people.
Upgrade to an Oceanview Cabin for an additional +$100.00 per person.


Tax and Port Charges of $356.00 per person are additional.

ALL BOOKINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

 

 

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Surcharges
  • Date Surcharge (8/15/2009, 8/22/2009, 8/29/2009) for $75 per person
  • Date Surcharge (7/18/2009, 7/25/2009, 8/1/2009, 8/8/2009) for $125 per person

Options Available :
  • Upgrade to Oceanview Cabin for $100 per person

Travel Details

Sail Dates Allowed:
Anytime within the following date(s):
8/29/2009 9/5/2009 9/12/2009 9/19/2009
Length of Cruise:
7 nights.
First possible travel day is 3 day(s) after submission of travel preferences.
Taxes/Service Charges: $356 additional per person
One Time Processing Fee: $20

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