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Volendam
31 Night Japan to Vancouver
Kobe to Vancouver

Ship: Volendam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Departures:  01 April 2013
Duration: 31 Nights
Ports: Kobe, Nagasaki, Pusan, Dalian, Xingang, Beijing, Shanghai, Yokohama, Hakodate, Kushiro, Kodiak, Ketchikan, Vancouver
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Kobe
Airport gateway (Departure) : Vancouver

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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

Pusan

With nearly four million people, Busan (Pusan) is South Korea's second largest city and the country's largest seaport. Pusan is your gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new. Modern high-rise towers dwarf ancient Buddhist temples, and the city's bustling business district offers a stark contrast to the serene grounds of Yongdusan Park.

Country - South Korea
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Korean Won (KRW)

Places of Interest
Yongdusan Park, Ja-Gal-Chi Fish Market, Gyeong Ju

Beijing

The capital of The People's Republic of China covers an area of some 6,870 square miles and boasts a population of over 11 million people. At the heart of this immense metropolis lies the Forbidden City. Two more examples of China's enduring culture are The Great Wall and Tiananmen Square.

Country - China
Distance from port to City - 225kms
Distance from port to Airport - 250kms
Currency - Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Places of Interest
Tiananmen Square, Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

Shanghai

For the past 15 years Shanghai has reawakened and regained its former glory as “The Paris of the East” in the 1920s and 30s. Its new skyscrapers seem to go up almost overnight, especially in the Pudong District, Shanghai's commericial center. And the air's electric with a sense of confidence and purpose.

Even the best museum, the Shanghai Museum, is but a decade old and already owns a collection of bronze that may well be the finest in the world. Still, there are a few more ancient sites worth your attention such as the pastoral, 16th century Yu Garden, an extraordinary maze of Ming Dynasty pavilions and bridges, encircled by an udulating dragon wall.

Country - China
Distance from port to City - 5kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Places of Interest
The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Gardens, Old Bazaar, Xintiandi, Shanghai Museum

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
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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

 

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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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