Experience Hawaii and Tahiti with Holland America Line
21 Dec 2010
ms Westerdam’s voyage sails round trip from San Diego, California, and departs 29 September 2011. ms Rotterdam also sails round trip from San Diego and departs 4 January 2012 and 4 March 2012.
The South Pacific islands are known for their impressive landscape, crystalline waters, lush foliage and pristine beaches, and Holland America Line provides guests a full range of experiences, offering some of the best diving and snorkeling opportunities in the world, as well as unique land excursions including tours to pearl farms and vanilla plantations.
Guests sailing on ms Westerdam will have two opportunities to extend their voyage and embark early for the coastal portion of the cruise. The ship departs Seattle, Washington on 24 September, making it a 35-day voyage, or 25 September from Vancouver, B.C., making it 34 days.
The ships will call at Hilo, Lahaina, Honolulu and Hawaii; Fanning Island, Kiribati; Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, and Raiatea, Bora Bora, Papeete, Moorea, Rangiroa and Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia. Highlights of the journey include crossing the equator and International Date Line, two "musts" on every traveller’s list.
Extended stays at Lahaina, Hilo and Honolulu allow for a more in-depth Hawaiian experience, while an overnight call at Papeete, Tahiti, affords guests time to explore the island’s French culture as well as learn more about painter Paul Gauguin. Cruise fares for ms Westerdam’s "Circle Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas Islands" voyage begin at AU$4,020 for 30-day, AU$4,262 for the 34-day and AU$4,328 for the 35-day journey.
ms Rotterdam cruise fares begin at AU$5,050. All fares are per person, double occupancy, inside stateroom, category MM. When in port, guests can choose from a multitude of diverse shore excursions including Overland Adventures, off-the-beaten-track explorations, Signature Collection private-car touring and exclusive Medallion Collection excursions.
ms Rotterdam features the latest Signature of Excellence enhancements, including new Lanai cabins and new stateroom décor. Highlights also include Mix, a new bar concept with three specialty lounges serving their namesakes: Martinis, Champagne and Spirits & Ales; Showroom at Sea, a glamorous nightclub with a new slate of performances featuring seasoned Broadway entertainers; a new resort pool feature called The Retreat, a shallow area where guests may lounge in chairs and dip their fingers and toes in the water; and Canaletto, a complimentary Italian restaurant that is open in the evening.
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