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Maasdam
35 Night Voyage of the Vikings
Boston Return

Ship: Maasdam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Departures:  14 July 2012
Duration: 35 Nights
Ports: Boston, Corner Brook, Labrador, Nanortalik, Reykjavik, Djupivogur, Geiranger, Alesund, Bergen, Amsterdam, Southampton, London, Plymouth, Dublin, Torshavn, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Qaqortoq, St Anthony, Bar Harbor, Boston
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Boston
Airport gateway (Departure) : Boston

Itinerary

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Boston

The cradle of American history, Boston rests on its glorious historic laurels—Trinity Church, Old Ironsides, the Freedom Trail and Faneuil Hall—yet is thrust into the next millennium as a high-tech hub of the computer industry.

Country - USA
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 6kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)

Places of Interest
Trinity Church, Salem

Labrador

Stretch out in one of the world’s last great frontiers – Labrador, or ‘The Big Land.’ It’s more than 300,000 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, including the Torngat Mountains National Park and the abandoned Moravian settlement at Hebron.  Travel back to the 16th century, when Basque whalers processed blubber that lit the lamps of Europe. Or go back 9,000 years to the days of the Maritime Archaic and Beothuck Indians. Or visit L’Anse aux Meadows, a UNESCO world heritage site where Eric the Red and the Vikings dropped by in 998 AD.

Reykjavik

Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland's stunning natural wonders, which range from ice fields to boiling thermal pools. The landscape on the island seems to be in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology.

Country - Iceland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 3kms
Currency - Icelandic Krona (ISK)

Places of Interest
Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss Waterfall, Thingvellir National Park

Djupivogur


Country - Iceland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - Icelandic Krona (ISK)

Places of Interest

Geiranger

Geiranger is the jewel of Norway's fjord districtty. Majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, beautiful and wild waterfalls, lush, green vegetation and the deep blue waters make it an ideal stopover while cruising Norway's fjords

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 400kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Omesvingen, Flydaljuvet, the Fjords

Alesund

Aalesund is a beautiful city surrounded by high mountains and deep fjords. It is situated in the middle of Norway's most spectacular places like Trollveggen, Trollstigen, Geiranger and Runde with this city as your base. They are all only a couple of hours travel from Ålesund city. It is a popular stop for cruise liners exploring the Norwegian fjordlands.


Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 225kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Runde, Alnes

Bergen

Bergen is called the "Gateway to the Fjords," as it is a great launching point for a tour of nature's Hardangerfjord, Sognefjord and Geirangerfjord. This city has a wonderful mix of architectural styles that add to its 18th-century charm. And as birthplace of virtuoso violinist Ole Bull and pianist Edvard Grieg, Bergen is considered the cultural capital of Norway.

Country - Norway
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Kroner (NOK)

Places of Interest
Bergen Fish Markets, Hanseatic Merchant's Quarter, Cable Car to Ulriken

Amsterdam

Take a boat ride along Amsterdam’s charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city’s superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters’ most outstanding works or learn about Anne Frank and the city’s Jewish heritage. Or, journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.

Country - Netherlands
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 15kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Dam Square, Anne Frank's House, Volendam & Marken

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

London

London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.

Country - England
Distance from port to City - 100kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge

Plymouth

 In Plymouth, whatever the season, you´ll never be lost for something great to do. As the regional capital of Devon and Cornwall, Plymouth is an extra-ordinary blend of vibrant modern city and historic seafaring port.

Country - United Kingdom 
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 15kms
Currency - Pounds (GBP)

Places of Interest
Plymouth Mayflower, Smeatons Tower, Plymouth Gin Visitors Centre, The Garden House

Dublin

With its mix of urban cool, lush parkland, sweeping coastline and hip designer boutiques, Dublin pulsates with energy while still retaining a warm, laid-back atmosphere. One of Europe’s most thrilling capitals, it offers all you could want from a city break with history, culture and more pubs than you’ll know what to do with


Country - Republic of Ireland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 11kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Dublin writers museum, Ha'penny Bridge, The Spire, Oscar Wilde House, Ardgillan Demense

Seydisfjordur

The Town of Seyoisfjordour is regarded by many as one of Iceland's most picturesque towns, not only due to its impressive environment but also because nowhere in Iceland has a community of old wooden buildings been preserved so well as here. Poet Matthias Johannessen called it a "pearl enclosed in a shell".

Country - Iceland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 200kms
Currency - Icelandic Krona (ISK)

Places of Interest
Seyoisfjordour Fjord

Akureyri

Iceland is a place of delightful contradictions where flowers flourish amid ice and snow. Some of nature's most powerful antics, from active volcanoes to geothermal phenomena, exist only a few miles from charming towns and major cultural centers. For those in search of the unexpected, the surprises begin in Akureyri — Iceland's second-largest city.

Country - Iceland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 200kms
Currency - Icelandic Krona (ISK)

Places of Interest
Godafoss Waterfall, Namaskard, Botanical Garden

Qaqortoq

On the southern coast you will find Qaqortoq, the only part of Greenland that really is green and not covered with a 5,000-foot-thick sheet of ice, and learn how people survive on this immense, remote island administered by the Danes but desperate for individual recognition of its distinctive culture.

Country - Greenland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - Danish Krone (DKK)

Places of Interest
Midnight Sun, Animal Life, Icebergs

St Anthony


Country - Canada
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - Canadian Dollars (CAD)

Places of Interest

Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island in Hancock County, Maine, United States.
As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,820. A port of entry for Bay Ferries from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Bar Harbor is a famous summer colony in the Down East region of Maine. It is home to the College of the Atlantic, Jackson Laboratory and Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory. Bar Harbor is home to the largest parts of Acadia National Park.

Country - United States of America
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 70kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)

Places of Interest
Acadia National Park

 

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Maasdam Cabin Info

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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

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

Dining

  • Rotterdam Dining Room
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Lido Restaurant
Entertainment

  • Rembrandt Lounge
  • Casino
  • Half Moon
  • Hudson Room
  • Queens Room
  • Wanjang Theatre & Culinary Arts Centre
  • Ocean Bar
  • Explorer's Lounge
  • Dolphin's Bar
  • Crow's Nest
  • Piano Bar
Onboard Activities

  • Lido Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Basketball Court
  • Health Spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzis

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  55,451 Tonnes
Star Rating
  5 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Luxury
Entered Service   Jan 1993
Registry   The Netherlands
Former Name   N/A
Length   219.30 metres
Beam   30.80 metres
Draft   7.5 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel-electric (34,560kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   22
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  1,258
Crew   557
Nationality of Officers   Dutch
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   632
Total Inside cabins   131
Total Outside cabins   502
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   150
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   6
Passenger Decks   10
Cabin Electricity
  110v and 220v
Elevators   8
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   US Dollar

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