Sailing
a longer roundtrip San Diego itinerary to the Mexican Riviera, ms
Statendam departs Dec. 4, 2013, on a 12-day voyage that
calls at Cabo San Lucas, Pichilingue (La Paz), Loreto, Guaymas,
Topolobampo and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Guests will get extra time
ashore in Puerto Vallarta during an overnight call where they can
indulge in local cuisine, learn more about the country’s history or
check out the nightlife ashore. This departure also includes scenic
cruising in Bahia Magdalena.
Circle
Hawaii Voyages of 17 and 18 Days
Between
Mexican Riviera cruises, ms Veendam sets sail for
the beautiful islands of Hawaii on four roundtrip San Diego
itineraries that explore the natural beauty of the Aloha State and
add another port call for next season: Kona. These longer sailings
offer a leisurely pace that combines exciting ports with plenty of
sea days to enjoy the amenities found onboard. The 17-day itinerary
departs Nov. 16, 2013, and Jan. 4, 2014, and calls at Hilo, Honolulu,
Nawiliwili, Lahaina and Kona, Hawaii. The 18-day cruises depart Dec.
3, 2013, and Jan. 21, 2014, and add an overnight at Honolulu.
Circle
Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas from 29 to 35 Days
Guests
looking for an exotic adventure can set sail on ms
Statendam’s 2013 and 2014 Circle Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas
itineraries. Ranging in length from 29 to 35 days, these three longer
voyages sail roundtrip San Diego to the Hawaiian Islands and the
stunning island jewels of French Polynesia.
The
2013 sailing departs San Diego Oct. 4 and Dec. 16 for a special
holiday journey for a 30-day cruise. Guests looking to embark earlier
can join the cruise at San Francisco, Calif., Oct. 2, or Sept. 29 at
Vancouver, British Columbia, for 32-day and 35-day sailings,
respectively. In 2014, the ship departs San Diego Feb. 14 on a 29-day
Valentine’s Day-departing roundtrip itinerary, as well as April 15
on a 29-day roundtrip San Diego cruise or a 33-day itinerary that
ends at Vancouver.
After
departing San Diego, Statendam sails west and makes
four calls at the Hawaiian Islands of Hawaii, Maui and Oahu,
including an overnight call at Honolulu and late departure from
Lahaina. The ship crosses the equator on the way to French Polynesia
where it calls at Bora Bora, Raiatea, Tahiti, Moorea, Rangiroa and
Nuku Hiva, the largest of the Marquesas Islands. To ensure that
guests have the most in-depth experiences ashore, Holland America
Line has allotted extra time with overnight calls at Bora Bora and
Tahiti. Statendam crosses the equator once again
before arriving back at San Diego.
Source:
HAL
