Maasdam 14 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday Fort Lauderdale Return
Ship:
Maasdam Cruise Line:
Holland America Line
Departures:
21 December 2012
Duration:
14 Nights
Ports: Fort Lauderdale, Half Moon Cay, St Thomas, Bridgetown, Castries, St Lucia, Soufriere, St Georges, Kralendijk, Bonaire, Willemstad, Curacao, Oranjestad, Fort Lauderdale
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Fort Lauderdale Airport gateway (Departure) : Fort Lauderdale
* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected
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Ports
Fort Lauderdale
Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838, during the Second Seminole War, Ft. Lauderdale has little left of its warlike past. Instead the city welcomes visitors with broad beaches and an easy pace of life, plus convenient air and water connections that make the city a perfect place to begin or end a cruise.
Country - USA Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 5kms Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest Fort Lauderdale Beach, Old Town, Las Olas Blvd
Bridgetown
The charming island of Barbados, with its capital Bridgetown retains a distinctive British Flavor. Sprawling plantations with beautiful mansions, towering lighthouses and historic towns take you back in time. Along the coast, pristine waters invite you to go snorkeling or scuba diving or relax on soft sands with a local specialty in hand.
Country - Barbados Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 13kms Currency - Bardados Dollar (BBD)
Places of Interest Harrisons Cave, Turtle Bay, Andromeda Gardens
Castries
Queen Elizabeth once visited Castries, and the St Lucians have never forgotten it. It was for her that they named Queen's Drive—the road around this island that boasts a volcano, riotous botanical gardens and excellent whale-watching opportunities. In town, watch as natives fashion boats from gum trees, write your postcards in a Creole cafe or keep an eye out for exquisite silk-screened fabrics.
Country - St Lucia Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance to Airport - 24kms Currency - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Places of Interest
St Lucia
St. Lucia is the sort of island that travellers to the Caribbean dream about--a small, lush tropical gem that is still relatively unknown. One of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located midway down the Eastern Caribbean chain, between Martinique and St. Vincent, and north of Barbados.
Country - St. Lucia Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 65kms Currency - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Places of Interest Pigeon Island National Park, Marigot Bay, Malgretout Waterfall and Beach
St Georges
As you enter the harbor you will understand why Grenada is called “the Spice Island.” Visit a working spice estate where nutmeg, allspice, clove, cinnamon, ginger, bay leaves, tumeric (local saffron) and sapote are all grown and see why Grenada is one of the world’s major suppliers of nutmeg and mace. Elsewhere on the island, Plantation Great Houses, historic museums and thundering waterfalls await you.
Country - Grenada Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 11kms Currency - East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Places of Interest Carenage Market, St George, Grand Etang National Park
Kralendijk
Country - Bonaire Distance from port to City - Distance to Airport - Currency - Netherlands Antillean Gulden (ANG)
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Cruise line info
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
Maasdam
The ms Maasdam is the fifth ship in Holland America Line's more than 130-year history to bear the name. Featuring an interior motif that pays homage to the historical Dutch East and West India companies of the 17th through 19th centuries, the centerpiece of this elegant ship features Luciano Vistosi's "Totem," a monumental sculpture using nearly 2,000 glimmering pieces of glass, prominently displayed in a soaring three-story atrium. She exudes a warm, elegant feel throughout by combining rich, polished woods and more than $2 million antiques and art collection. In Spring 2006 the ms Maasdam will have completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms
