2011 Holland America Alaska Cruises
Holland America is the cruise line of choice for those who prefer the individually tailored experiences offered onboard the mid-sized ships. You can expect a high level of personalized service, five-star dining, and the legendary sophisticated ambiance throughout both public areas and staterooms on all of Holland America's Alaska bound ships in 2011.
Holland America's 2011 Alaska cruise season will feature a total of 50 cruises from Seattle. The ms Amsterdam will again sail 14-day Alaskan Adventurer cruises roundtrip from Seattle - a new, very popular, itinerary that debuted in the summer 2010. The ms Westerdam and ms Oosterdam will also sail roundtrip from Seattle on Saturdays and Sundays, offering seven-day roundtrip cruises of the Inside Passage.
The ms Volendam and ms Zuiderdam will sail roundtrip from Vancouver, offering a total of 38 cruises. The ms Zaandam will also sail one roundtrip cruise from Vancouver in addition to its main itinerary of seven-day, one-way cruises between Vancouver and Seward. The ms Statendam joins the Zaandam in featuring this itinerary, each sailing 18 cruises through the Inside Passage and Alaskan Gulf.
Many of the cruises are highlighted by scenic cruising of tidewater glaciers in either Glacier Bay National Park or Hubbard Glacier in Yakutat Bay. Holland America began taking 2011 Alaska cruise bookings in April, 2010.
For more information and to book a 2011 cruise, contact a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425)
Holland America Alaskan Cruises 2011
There are many ways to make your reservations with Holland America for an Alaskan Cruise in 2011. The obvious is to call them directly and speak to one of their knowledgeable cruise agents or to book your trip via their web site.
Some of our favorite standout features from a Holland America Alaska Cruise include their first class ships and the now renowned "Signature of Excellence" cruise experience. This new treatment each of the ships is receiving is far more then a simple upgrade or facelift. The "Signature of Excellence" includes add enhancements and new features to their fleet of ships that includes strikingly new public areas and brilliant stateroom upgrades, as well as expanding their first class enrichment program. Stateroom upgrades feature the Mariner Dream Bed with premium plush Euro-top mattress and high-quality cotton bed linens, flat-screen TVs and bathroom enhancements ranging from deluxe bathrobes to lighted, magnifying make-up mirrors.
All suites include comfortable bed duvets, fully-stocked mini-bars, DVD players with access to an extensive DVD library, personalized stationery and use of the exclusive concierge-staffed Neptune Lounge.
The "Showroom at Sea", Holland Americas glamorous nightclub with performances featuring Broadway entertainers.
About Holland America Cruise Line
The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, these lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.