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Volendam
17 Night Transpacific
Kobe to Vancouver

Ship: Volendam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Departures:  15 April 2013
Duration: 17 Nights
Ports: Kobe, Yokohama, Hakodate, Kushiro, Kodiak, Ketchikan, Vancouver
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Kobe
Airport gateway (Departure) : Vancouver

Itinerary

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

 

Cabin Pricing

* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges and Fuel Charges (if applicable).
* All prices quoted are for the cruise departing on . Prices for alternative departure dates may vary.

Gratuities not included. Please pay on board

Cabin Single Twin Triple Quad + Child + Infant
Category K - Large Inside Stateroom---$2295------------Book or Enquire
Category E - Large Outside Stateroom---$2915------------Book or Enquire
Category DA - Large Outside Stateroom---$3085------------Book or Enquire
Category D - Large Outside Stateroom---$3165------------Book or Enquire
Category C - Large Outside Stateroom---$3255------------Book or Enquire
Category AA - Verandah Suite---$4935------------Book or Enquire
 

Ports

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

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

Hakodate



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

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Kushiro

 

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Kodiak

Known as Alaska's Emerald Isle, Kodiak explodes in lush greenery every summer. Its many islands feature rocky cliffs, marshlands and forests that play host to an abundance of wildlife, including the famous Kodiak brown bear. And Kodiak's sport fishing rivals that of any place in the world. It's also one of the largest commercial fishing ports in the nation.

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

Places of Interest
Alutiiq Museum & Archaelogical Repository

Ketchikan

This southern-most Alaskan port city is known as Alaska's First City because it was the first major community travelers came to heading north. Founded as a fishing camp, Ketchikan is built on steep hillsides and is billed as the salmon capital of the world. A quaint village, the town is just three miles long and three blocks wide.

Country - USA (Alaska)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 2kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)

Places of Interest
Totem Bight State Historical Park, Creek Street Boardwalk, Misty Fjords National Monument

Vancouver

There aren't many cities in the world that offer Vancouver's combination of big-city lifestyle and outdoor fun in such cheek-by-jowl proximity. Ski in the morning, sail in the afternoon and still make it back to town in time for a cocktail or three. Vancouver is also a harbour city, with many major cruise liners using it as a hub to begin its worldwide journeys.

Country - Canada
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 16kms
Currency - Canadian Dollars (CAD)

Places of Interest
Stanley Park, Van Dusen Botanical Gardens, Granville Island, Whistler

 

Map

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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

Volendam

The beautiful garden theme of the ms Volendam includes an artful floral motif throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms (149 of which have private verandahs). "Flowers" can be found in abundance on her public decks and in unexpected places in the forms of floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums. This beautiful ship accommodates 1,440 guests.

Dining

  • Rotterdam Dining Room
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Lido Restaurant
Entertainment

  • Frans Hals 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
  60,906 Tonnes
Star Rating
  5 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Luxury
Entered Service   Dec 1997
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)
  1,440
Crew   600
Nationality of Officers   Dutch
Nationality of Crew   Filipino/Indonesian
Total Cabins   720
Total Inside cabins   139
Total Outside cabins   581
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   197
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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