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Volendam
24 Night Transpacific Crossing
Vancouver to Sydney

Ship: Volendam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Departures:  26 September 2012
Duration: 24 Nights
Ports: Vancouver, Los Angeles, Hilo, Honolulu, Pago Pago, Suva, Port Vila, Lifou, Noumea, Sydney, Australia
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Vancouver
Airport gateway (Departure) : Sydney

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 26 September 2012. Prices for alternative departure dates may vary.

Gratuities not included. Please pay on board

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Ports

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

Los Angeles

Spectacular natural surroundings combined with the vitality of a creative and artistic community make Los Angeles one-of-a-kind. Sunshine, majestic palm trees and the sandy beaches of the Pacific share the spotlight with L.A.'s glamorous movie industry and its world-famous celebrities.

Country - USA
Distance from port to City - 40kms
Distance from port to Airport - 29kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)

Places of Interest
Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, Universal City

Hilo

Hilo is located on the Big Island of Hawaii, the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, and the most varied in landscape—with striking black sand beaches and green sand beaches, tropical rain forests, ancient Hawaii heiau ruins, alpine terrain, and surreal lava rock landscapes.

Country - USA (Hawaii)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)

Places of Interest
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Akaka Falls

Honolulu

Home to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the lush Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its excellent surfing beaches.

Country - USA (Hawaii)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)

Places of Interest
Waikiki Beach, Pali Lookout, Lolani Palace

Pago Pago

The sultry, verdant isles of Samoa, two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand, lie in the very heart of the South Pacific islands. Independent since 1962 and called Western Samoa until 1997, this is the larger portion of an archipelago split apart by colonialism in 1899. Samoa is a surfing paradise and the top waves are off the north-facing coasts in summer, off the south-facing coasts in winter.


Country - American Samoa (United States Of America) 
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - United States Dollars (USD)

Places of Interest
Bicycle-riding Tracks

Suva

The Fiji archipelago is at the crossroads of the South Pacific, with 333 islands for an exciting adventure or peaceful repose. Built around a reef protected natural harbor, Suva, with its colonial buildings nestled alongside modern commercial venues, parks and a residential sprawl, is the home of nearly half of Fiji's urban population. The people of Fiji are the most multi-racial and multi-cultural of all South Pacific island countries. It is an exotic and fascinating culture filled with legends and rituals. Witness firewalkers, Kava Ceremonies, tribal drumming, dance and song.

Country - Fiji
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 110kms
Currency - Fijian Dollars (FJD)

Places of Interest
Fiji Museum

Port Vila

The setting for James Michener’s “Tales of the South Pacific”, and a U.S. base during WWII, there are said to be 130 distinctly different cultures and languages on the island of Vanuatu. English and French dominate, while fabulous beaches and the natural harbor of Port Vila, the capital, are beautiful in any language. Don’t be surprised if the friendly Melanesian people invite you to share a “kava” – a local brew.

Country - Vanuatu
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Vatu (VUV)

Places of Interest
Port Vila Markets, Mele Cascades, Hideaway Island

Lifou

Lifou is the largest coral atoll in the Loyalty archipelago. Lifou has the wonderful charm of an island that has managed to preserve its own traditional Kanak culture. You'll stand there awestruck in front of all of its breathtakingly beautiful views. Lifou is special in that it has a number of diversified landscapes; the northern coast of the island is made up of high, steep cliffs, whilst the southern side has pristine white sand beaches with stunning turquoise waters.

Country - New Caledonia 
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - N/A
Currency - Pacific Francs (XPF)

Places of Interest

Noumea

New Caledonia's lush beauty has earned it many names, including "The Island Closest to Paradise" and "The St. Tropez of the Pacific." The poincianas, or flame trees, will color the island with their bright red umbrellas when you visit.

Country - New Caledonia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Pacific Francs (XPF)

Places of Interest
Jean Marie Tjibaou Centre, Botanical Garden

Sydney, Australia

Sydney is Australia's largest city, which is the number one tourist destination in the country. It offers a multitude of sights such as the famous Opera House and distinctive Harbour Bridge of course. You can travel back in time with a visit to Sydney’s oldest centre – The Rocks. Take a city tour to take in Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour and Chinatown. Bask on Bondi Beach for a dose of sun, sea and sand. Or travel a little further afield for a glimpse of the Aussie wildlife and views of the Blue Mountains.

Country - Australia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Australian Dollars (AUD)

Places of Interest
Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Bondi Beach

 

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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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