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Ryndam
22 Night Islands & Empires
Collectors' Voyage
Barcelona Return

Ship: Ryndam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Departures:  04 October 2012
Duration: 22 Nights
Ports: Barcelona, Palermo, Sicily, Katakolon, Kerkyra, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Naples, Cadiz, Seville, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Las Palmas, Arrecife, Agadir, Barcelona
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Barcelona
Airport gateway (Departure) : Barcelona

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

 

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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

Palermo

Immerse yourself in the glorious history of this ancient city and its magnificant monuments like the imposing Norman Cathedral and the majestic 9th Century Arab palace and its breathtaking Palatine Chapel. Admire the marvelous opera house and the artifacts in the archaelogical museum

Country -  Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 32kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Quattro Canti, Museo Archeologico, Gesu Church

Sicily

Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy as well as the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. This island is well known for its rich culture and history and it's diversity having been occupied by many nations throughout history. It's dense mountains and active volcanoes blend with cosmopolitan towns like Palermo and Catania to create a picturesque and intriguing destination.

Country -  Italy
Main Airports -  Palermo & Catania
Currency -  Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
 

Palermo, Messina, Taormina, Mount Etna, Siracusa

Katakolon

Katakolon was once ancient Olympia where the Olympic Games began in 776 B.C. Highlights include visiting the old Olympic site, admiring the old temples, altars and sanctuaries where ancient atheletes once competed.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Ancient Olympia

Kerkyra

Stroll through the picturesque narrow streets, have a coffee on the Esplanade, spend a relaxed few hours in the Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The white Achilleion - one of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth's favourite spots - is only a few kilometres outside of Kerkyra. After her death, Kaiser Wilhelm II purchased the elegant estate and commissioned the "Victorious Achilles", which can still be seen in the park today. The beautiful bays and beaches of the west coast will accompany you to Palaiokastritsa. The monastery Panagia Theotokos lords over the region from a high cliff. The lovingly cultivated complex from the 18th and 19th centuries offers marvellous views of the coast and the surroundings.

Corfu

One of lushest of the Greek Isles, Corfu is rimmed by dramatic blue waters and topped with tranquil hillside villages. A collection of quaint cafes in the town of Corfu and the island's secluded coves and sandy beaches could only be found in the Greek Isles.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 3kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Paleokastritsa, Palace of Achilleion, Monastey of the Virgin Mary

Dubrovnik

On the beautiful Adriatic coast sits the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik, where medieval ramparts encircle a tight maze of narrow streets and ornate stone buildings. The walls, completed in the 13th century, have a circumference of more than a mile and a half, and along with the Old City, have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Country - Croatia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Kuna (HRK)

Places of Interest
Rector's Palace, Cavtat, Old City

Kotor

Located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays is Kotor, a city of traders and famous sailors, with many stories to tell. The Old City of Kotor is a well preserved urbanisation typical of the Middle Ages, built between the 12th and 14th century. Medieval architecture and numerous monuments of cultural heritage have made Kotor an UNESCO listed “World Natural and Historical Heritage Site".

Country - Montenegro
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 6kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Old Town, Bastion Citade

Naples

Naples, vibrant and exciting, situated on its famous, truly breathtaking blue bays at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. This beautiful city offers some of Italy's best shopping and dining. Visit picturesque Sorrento and the ruins of ancient Pompeii, a city frozen in time or take a boat to the beautiful and captivating island of Capri. The lesser-known island of Ischia is also close by with great beaches, with over 100 thermal springs and a 14th century castle overlooking the water. 

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

Places of Interest
Pompeii, Isle of Capri, Sorrento

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

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

Santa Cruz

Tenerife is probably one of the last European paradise isles. It offers lush forests, exotic fauna and flora, deserts, mountains, volcanos, sometimes snow, incredibly beautiful coastlines and spectacular beaches.

Country - Canary Islands
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distancefrom Port to Airport - 11kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Pyramids of Guimar, Teide National Park, Loro Park Zoo, Beaches, Anaga Mountains

Agadir

Agadir is a thriving commercial center that blends Muslim culture and Western architecture. It's also a world-renowned seaside resort with miles of stunning beaches lined with graceful mimosa trees and colorful bazaars. Rebuilt after a devastating earthquake, the new city features wide boulevards, modern buildings and peaceful parks. Shop for souvenirs made by local artisans or simply spend the afternoon relaxing on the shores of its endless beaches.

Country - Morocco
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Morocco Dirham (MAD)

Places of Interest
Kasbah, Inezgane

 

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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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