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Ryndam
16 Night Spanish Sojourn
Barcelona to Tampa

Ship: Ryndam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Departures:  26 October 2012
Duration: 16 Nights
Ports: Barcelona, Malaga, Cadiz, Seville, Portimao, Lisbon, Funchal, Madeira, Tampa
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Barcelona
Airport gateway (Departure) : Tampa

Itinerary

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Ports

Barcelona

Explore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Las Ramblas, La Safrada Familia, Museo Picasso

Malaga

Malaga is famous for its art galleries Museo Picasso, Malaga Fine arts museum, the Roman theatre and the  On the city outskirts you have the Alhambra Gardens and the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Castillo de Gibralfaro, Alcazaba, Picasso Birthplace

Cadiz

From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle

Seville

Spain's gateway to the Atlantic, Cadiz welcomes you to 3,000 years of history and to the nearby city of Seville, famed for its bullfights, flamenco and flower-filled patios. Columbus crossed the ocean blue from Andalusia, forever tying the Americas to Seville

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 140kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Royal Alcazar, Cathedral of Seville

Portimao

This lively fishing port on Portugal’s sunny southern coast, the Algarve, is good for shopping – leather goods, handmade copper items, and beautiful painted porcelain are treasured finds. Or simply sit in the sun of one of Portimao’s outdoor cafes and enjoy an excellent lunch of fresh sardines (a local specialty) grilled quayside, washed down with superb local red wine.


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Lisbon

With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum

Funchal

The town and port of Funchal is the main town of the island of Madeira. The port is architecturally pleasing with the added attraction of its decorative paved streets. Visitors to the island are usually smitten by the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks in comparision to the lush semi-tropical vegetation around the coastline

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distancefrom Port  to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Adegas de Sao Francisco wine makers, Convent de Santa Clara, Botanic Gardens

Madeira

Known for its sunny year-round climate, luxury resorts, and Madeira wine, this lush, mountainous archipelago includes the two inhabited islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, which lie approximately 540 miles southwest of Lisbon.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Funchal, Madeira Wine Museum

Tampa

Tampa is full of charm and character, and Tampa sits on a major estuary halfway down the west coast of Florida. Tampa is home to a busy port and is close to the historic Ybor City, famous for its cigar production and tobacco industry.

Country - United States of America
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 16kms
Currency - US Dollars (USD)

Places of Interest
Adventure Island, Big Cat Reserve, The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, Kennedy Space Centre

 

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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

Ryndam

With a Dutch worldwide exploration theme, the décor of the ms Ryndam features art and artifacts from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Guests aboard this spacious ship encounter elegance at every turn - from a string quartet serenade in the splendid Rotterdam Dining Room to the two-deck Vermeer Show Lounge. At the heart of the ms Ryndam a three-story atrium features a monumental fountain created by sculptor Gilbert Lebigre in Pietrasanta, Italy. And with a gracious and unobtrusive crew, the superior service that is signature Holland America Line is never far away.

Dining

  • Rotterdam Dining Room
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Lido Restaurant
Entertainment

  • Vermeer 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   Nov 1994
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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