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Amsterdam
34 Night Grand Asia
Seattle to Singapore

Ship: Amsterdam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Departures:  24 September 2010
Duration: 34 Nights
Ports: Seattle, Petropavlovsk, Sendai, Yokohama, Shimizu, Kobe, Xingang, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Phu My, Bangkok, Sihanoukville (For Angkor Wat), Singapore
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Seattle
Airport gateway (Departure) : Singapore

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Ports

Seattle

The "Emerald City" of Seattle lies on the shores of Elliott Bay, flanked by two rugged mountain ranges. To the east are the Cascades, while the Olympic Range lies to the west. Towering in the distance is the 14,400-foot peak of Mount Rainier, the tallest volcanic peak in the lower 48.

Country - USA
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)

Places of Interest
Mount Rainier, Seattle Art Museum, Space Needle

Petropavlovsk

Petropavlovsk is the administrative, industrial, scientific, and cultural center of Kamchatka Oblast (Russia). The city itself has more people than its neighboring regions Magadan Oblast, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, and Koryak Autonomous Okrug, making it the largest by far in the far northeast. The city is situated on high hills and surrounded by volcanoes. In fact, the horizon cannot be seen clearly from any point of town as volcanoes and mountains are everywhere.

Country -  Russian Federation
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Russian Ruble (RUB)

Places of Interest

Lenin Square and City views of Avachinsky Volcano

Sendai

 

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Yokohama

 Until today, the Yamate residential area retains a Western touch and houses many foreign residents, while Yokohama's Chinatown is one of the world's largest.

Country -  Japan
Distance from port to City -  5 km
Distance to Airport -
Currency - Yen


Places of Interest
Yamashita Park, Motomachi, Chinatown, Kannai, Sakuragi-cho, Minato

Shimizu

 

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Kobe

Kobe is known as a city with a unique style and exotic atmosphere, which has been affected by the foreign cultures and have flourished since its time as an international port. Also it boasts the Rokko Mountains  and hot springs. Arima has plenty of places to see that convey traditional Japan and Kobe is positioned as one of the most popular sightseeing cities.

Country - Japan
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Yen (JPY)

Places of Interest
Kobe City Museum, Rokko Mountains

Beijing

The capital of The People's Republic of China covers an area of some 6,870 square miles and boasts a population of over 11 million people. At the heart of this immense metropolis lies the Forbidden City. Two more examples of China's enduring culture are The Great Wall and Tiananmen Square.

Country - China
Distance from port to City - 225kms
Distance from port to Airport - 250kms
Currency - Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Places of Interest
Tiananmen Square, Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

Shanghai

For the past 15 years Shanghai has reawakened and regained its former glory as “The Paris of the East” in the 1920s and 30s. Its new skyscrapers seem to go up almost overnight, especially in the Pudong District, Shanghai's commericial center. And the air's electric with a sense of confidence and purpose.

Even the best museum, the Shanghai Museum, is but a decade old and already owns a collection of bronze that may well be the finest in the world. Still, there are a few more ancient sites worth your attention such as the pastoral, 16th century Yu Garden, an extraordinary maze of Ming Dynasty pavilions and bridges, encircled by an udulating dragon wall.

Country - China
Distance from port to City - 5kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Places of Interest
The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Gardens, Old Bazaar, Xintiandi, Shanghai Museum

Hong Kong

A city of great contrasts, Hong Kong presents a vivid and vibrant feast for the senses. You will find mirrored skyscrapers, luxurious shopping malls and colourful markets vying for your attention. Take a cruise in a Chinese junk for a unique insight into this city’s lifeblood – its bustling harbour. Head to Victoria Peak for unforgettable views of the city. Visit Aberdeen Fishing Village to learn more about one of Hong Kong’s thriving communities, its boat people. Admire elaborate temples and stroll serene Chinese-style gardens. Or simply indulge in some serious retail therapy!

Country - Hong Kong (China)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Hong Kong Dollars (HKD)

Places of Interest
Tsim Sha Tsui, The Peak, Hong Kong Disneyland, Victoria Harbour, Lantau Island, Po Lin Monastery

Bangkok

The port of Laem Chabang is the gateway to the many exotic destinations in the Gulf of Siam including its Bangkok. Visit ancient Buddhist temples and palaces, the colourful floating market, great shopping, fabulous cuisine and cultural shows.

Country - Thailand
Distance from port to City - 150kms
Distance from port to Airport - 150kms
Currency - Thai Baht (THB)

Places of Interest
Grand Palace, The Golden Buddha, Floating Markets

Singapore

This prosperous, ultra-modern city-state stills holds many surprises, sporting diverse cultures, world class hotels, street eateries and duty free. Explore cultural enclaves like Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street. Visit such attractions as the Jurong Bird Park and Sentosa Island. Or Simply head to Orchard Road for world-class shopping.

Country - Singapore
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Places of Interest
Sentosa Island, Little India, Thian Hock Kheng Temple, Orchard Road, Singapore Zoo

 

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Cruise line info

Holland America Line

Holland America Line

With more than 130 years of experience, Holland America Line is recognised as the undisputed leader in the cruise industry's premium segment. With the introduction of the 1,918-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006, Holland America Line's fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500 cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to 108 days and visit all seven continents, including new Australia/New Zealand and Asia sailings, a world cruise and popular sailings to several ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico and Europe. The ms Noordam also will offer Caribbean sailings in the winter from new homeport New York City.

Holland America Line's $225 million, fleetwide Signature of Excellence enhancements feature new programs and amenities including 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 will provide cooking demonstrations and classes - Explorations Café powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new cabin amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush-top Mariner's Dream Beds.

 

Ship info

Amsterdam

Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the flagship ms Amsterdam sets the standard for our fleet of five-star cruise ships. As the third ship bearing the name of the Dutch capital in the line's more than 130-year history, 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. Traveling aboard her is world-class cruising at its finest.

Dining

  • La Fontane Dining Room
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Lido Restaurant
Entertainment

  • Queen's Lounge
  • Wajang Theatre & Culinary Arts Centre
  • Explorer's Lounge
  • Exploration's Cafe
  • Amstel Cafe
  • Sport's Bar
  • Casino
  • Puzzle Corner
  • Crow's Nest
  • Hudson Room
  • Movie Theatre
Onboard Activities

  • Lido Pool
  • Outside Pool
  • Health Spa
  • Internet Centre
  • Beauty Salon
  • Tennis Court
  • Basketball Court
  • Video Arcade

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  61,000 Tonnes
Star Rating
  5 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Luxury
Entered Service   Oct 2000
Registry   The Netherlands
Former Name   N/A
Length   238 metres
Beam   32.25 metres
Draft   7.8 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel-electric (37,500kW)/2 pods
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   22.5
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  1,380
Crew   600
Nationality of Officers   Dutch
Nationality of Crew   Filipino/Indonesian
Total Cabins   690
Total Inside cabins   133
Total Outside cabins   557
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   172
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   20
Passenger Decks   12
Cabin Electricity
  110v and 220v
Elevators   12
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   US Dollar

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