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HOLLAND AMERICA

Your every wish is our pleasure to fulfill

Always at the heart of the Holland America cruise experience is our warm and award-winning style of service that is never in the way and never out of reach. We sail with nearly one crew member for every two guests, providing the intuitive, gracious service that has long defined classic cruising. Our specially trained crew takes pride in anticipating and fulfilling your every wish. From our waiters and bartenders to our chefs and wine experts, our spa technicians and fitness instructors to our officers and housekeeping staff, everyone is dedicated to providing you with the gracious and personalized service that will make your cruise vacation memorable. On board the ships of Holland America Line you'll discover a cruise experience that is modern, fresh and appealing — in an ambiance that is timeless and refined.

Signature of Excellence

As part of its ongoing Signature of Excellence, Holland America Line will continue to upgrade and add enhancements and new features to five of the line's most popular ships. Over the next two years, the ms Statendam, ms Ryndam, ms Maasdam, ms Veendam and ms Rotterdam will undergo extensive dry docks to create new venues, new staterooms, new décor and more. The program will begin when Veendam enters an extended dock in spring 2009, and the last ship is slated for completion in early 2011.

The investment in this new series of enhancements will include new entertainment and enrichment options and all new stateroom décor for all five ships. For the Veendam and Rotterdam there will be additionally a new resort pool concept and innovative lanai staterooms.

Signature of Excellence features and amenities are evident in every aspect of the Holland America Line cruise experience, offering guests more luxurious accommodations, more enticing destinations, enhanced dining experiences, more creative activities and even higher levels of service.

Every Stateroom, a Gracious Retreat

Relax into a world of comfort and easy elegance aboard the luxurious cruise ships of Holland America Line. Luxurious living is found in every detail, from the soft caress of a personal bathrobe to fine chocolates on your pillow at night. Staterooms filled with all manner of sophisticated amenities beckon you to retreat for hours.

SIGNATURE TOUCHES IN EVERY STATEROOM

·        Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms, many with private verandahs

·        Luxurious Mariner's Dream™ beds and premium linens

·        Daily housekeeping to tidy belongings and keep staterooms immaculate

·        Large, extra-fluffy Egyptian cotton towels

·        Lighted magnifying mirrors; massage showerheads; salon-quality hair dryers

·        Luxurious terry cloth bathrobes

·        Elemis Aromapure "Time to Spa" bath amenities

·        Televisions with DVD or VCR players

·        Generous storage

·        Complimentary fresh fruit

·        Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining

·        Nightly turndown service

·        Complimentary shoeshine service

·        Complimentary ice service

Enjoy exquisite dining across a range of venues

Throughout your cruise vacation, you will enjoy delicious and innovative menus across a broad range of dining venues. From a casual bite poolside to a formal five-course affair in our classic main Dining Room, the crew of Holland America Line will orchestrate a truly memorable dining experience. Led by Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, our exceptional culinary staff creates signature Holland America Line dishes using only the freshest produce and the highest quality meats and seafood available. Our knowledgeable wine stewards are adept at pairing the perfect wine with every dish. Whether you desire the relaxed atmosphere of the Lido, the elegance of the Pinnacle Grill or dinner for two on your private verandah, the choice is always yours.

As You Wish ™ dining

From a festive five-course affair to a quick, casual dinner for two, our As You Wish ™ dining lets you choose the venues and style that suit you.

·        The elegant main Dining Room

·        Luxurious Dining Room, graced with fine art and antiques

·        Sophisticated Rosenthal china and crisp white table linens

·        Five-course menus with offerings from classic preparations regionally inspired cuisine to vegetarian options

·        Your choice of traditional pre-set seating and dining times or a flexible open schedule

The Pinnacle Grill experience

·        Intimate dining featuring Sterling Silver Beef® and fresh seafood

·        Luxurious appointments including Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens

·        Extensive wine list featuring many selections rated “Excellent” by Wine Spectator

Other delightful ways to dine

·        Fresh, cooked-to-order specialties in the Lido Restaurant for breakfast and lunch

·        Made-to-order dinner entrees and tableside waiter service in the Lido Restaurant for dinner

·        Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining

·        The Terrace Grill on deck

·        Late-night snack; Chocolate Dessert Extravaganza

·        Explorations Café featuring pastries and espresso drinks

·        Daily Afternoon Tea service, elevated to Royal Dutch High Tea once per cruise

A master staff and crew

·        Enhanced menu design under the direction of Master Chef Rudi Sodamin

·        Executive chefs inducted into the prestigious Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, an international food and wine society

Signature touches

·        Ice cream bar featuring complimentary treats

·        Hot hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour.

·        Special dietary needs, such as vegetarian, diabetic or gluten-free meals, are easily accommodated with advance requests. Kosher meals and a Health Conscious Dining option are also available. To arrange special meals, please contact the Ship Services Department at 800-541-1576 at least 60 days prior to departure. As You Wish™ dining is currently available on each of our ships.

Each New Day, a Wealth of Cruise Activity and Indulgences

Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many — or as few — as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream — do everything, or do nothing at all.

Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Center, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or listen to music and check your email in the Explorations Café, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.

In every cruise port, make your cruise vacation even more memorable with our extensive Shore Excursions program of activities. See, explore, discover: arts and cultural activities, athletic expeditions, city tours, shopping and more.

Alive at Night:Live Music, Dancing, Lavish Shows

Nights on board a luxurious Holland America Line cruise ship glitter with choices. Begin the evening with drinks and dancing in the Ocean Bar. Watch a movie or try your luck at the blackjack table. Catch an extravagant Las Vegas-style production in our state-of-the-art show lounge or visit one of our many lounges featuring live music and award-winning entertainment. You can find it all aboard a Holland America Line cruise vacation.

Choose Your Ultimate Alaska Vacation

Alaska Cruises

Imagine standing on your private verandah and watching whales breach and eagles soar. Imagine being among the lucky few to spend a whole day in Glacier Bay National Park. Imagine traveling through Alaska’s sublime beauty and frontier ports in unsurpassed luxury and comfort. On Holland America Line’s spectacular 7-day Alaska cruise vacations – imagination meets reality. We offer a greater selection of Alaska cruise itineraries than any other cruise line and are the only cruise line to offer Glacier Bay National Park on all three major cruise itineraries. And our spacious, mid-size ships carry fewer guests ensuring quiet corners and unfettered views.

Alaska and Yukon CruiseTours

Denali, Gates of the Arctic, Tombstone, Klondike, Kluane and Kenai, Glacier Bay – Alaska and the Yukon is unsurpassed for its breadth and beauty. Experience all that the Great Land has to offer with one our many land tour and cruise combination itineraries. These specially designed vacations offer Alaska’s favorite destinations and off the beaten path treasures. Our broad experience and vast tour network allow us to create unparalleled Alaska CruiseTour itineraries at a great value. From our elegant ships to our exclusive sightseeing motor coaches and domed railcars to our Westmark Hotels, we will take care of your ease and comfort. So simply relax and take the time to let Alaska’s wonders unfold before you.

Or Choose Cruises to:

·        Caribbean

·        Mexico

·        Panama Canal

·        Asia

·        Europe

·        New England / Canada

·        Bermuda

·        Australia

·        Hawaii

The coupon provides a 5% discount from regular or discounted rates

offered on a HAL Cruise