North America: Voyage of the Vikings: Solar Eclipse Cruise

Holland America Line

Experience the once-in-a-lifetime magic of a total solar eclipse while on a cruise.

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Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Port of Call Boston Departure 3:00p.m.

Overview

 
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Genteel streets lined with elegant brick townhouses, acres of public greens and gardens, more colleges than are found in many states, and a church on almost every corner: Boston serves up slices of history and culture at every turn. Savvy spin-doctors of centuries past have made the town that cradled independence our nation's history and myth capital. More than ever, America's mother city serves up the bold and new with the old and true -- reflecting skyscrapers mirror Colonial steeples, and expressways zip around buildings whose hand-etched look recalls the scrimshaw era. Few places in America display their history so lovingly. Like a multitiered wedding cake, the city of Boston consists of discrete layers. The deepest layer is the historical base, the place where musket-bearing revolutionaries vowed to hang together or hang separately. The next tier, a dense spread of Brahmin fortune and fortitude, might be labeled the Hub. The Hub saw only journalistic accuracy in the hometown slogan "the Athens of America" and felt only pride in the label "Banned in Boston." Over that lies Beantown, home to the Red Sox faithful and the raucous Bruins fans that crowd Boston Garden. This is the city whose ethnic loyalties -- Irish, Italian, Asian, and African-American -- account for its many distinct neighborhoods. Crowning these layers are the students who throng the city's universities and colleges every fall, infuriating not a few but pleasing the rest with their infusion of high spirits and dollars from home. The best part for a visitor is that Boston can be experienced within a day or two. This is a remarkably compact city, whose labyrinthine streets will delight the walker, although they can -- and often do -- push drivers over the edge. An hour's stroll will take you from sites in the North End -- where bewigged icons from dusty high school history books are transformed into flesh-and-blood heroes -- to Beacon Hill's mansions where the Lowells spoke only to the Cabots and the Cabots spoke only to God. You can explore the country's oldest public park, the Boston Common, in the morning, tour a Back Bay Victorian in the afternoon, and the evening dine on Szechuan seafood in Chinatown or gnocchi in the North End. Even following the Freedom Trail -- a self-guiding walking tour of famous American historic sites -- traverses the layers: historical, Hub, and Beantown. Boston has been first too many times -- the first public library, the first public schools, and the first subway system -- to concede an inch of civic pride to bigger and bolder cities. It still sees itself as a pioneer in culture -- both popular and rarefied. In 1858, Oliver Wendell Holmes -- philosopher and author of The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table -- called Boston "the hub of the solar system"; social inflation, however, soon raised the ante to "hub of the universe." For Bostonians that still feels about right.

Day 2 Port of Call Portland/Maine Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

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Portland stands as one of the few working waterfronts left in the United States, acting as New England’s largest tonnage seaport and second-largest fishing port. It is also the second-largest oil port on the East Coast and the largest foreign inbound transit tonnage port in the United States! Portland is Maine’s largest city with 66,000 full-time residents; however, it swells to 2 million if one includes annual visitors and part-time residents. Visitors come by car, train, airplane, and boat. Each year our port alone handles over 206,000 international passengers, including 41,000 cruise ship passengers and 165,000 passengers of the Scotia Prince. At every turn, Portland is an experience for everyone.

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Day 4 Port of Call Sydney/Nova Scotia Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

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Sydney is a harbor town on Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada. By the water, the Big Fiddle is a huge violin statue honoring local music. Wooden 18th-century buildings include the Coset and Just houses, now museums with period furniture. St. Patrick’s Church Museum showcases local history in an 1828 church. East, at Glace Bay, the Cape Breton Miners’ Museum explores the area’s coal-mining heritage.

Day 5 Port of Call Corner Brook Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

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The City is nestled among the folded and faulted Long Range Mountains, which are a continuation of the Appalachian Mountain belt, stretching up from Georgia in the southern United States. Set at the mouth of the Bay of Islands, the City is 40 km (25 miles) inland from the open waters of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The landscape of the Corner Brook region is rugged and the scenery is spectacular. The surrounding coastline holds magnificent fjords, jagged headlands, thickly forested areas, and many offshore islands. Wildlife, forest, and water mingle with the City's borders on all sides, and mountains fill the horizon in all directions. The history of the Corner Brook region is long and diverse. For thousands of years, people have lived and worked along the shores of the Bay of Islands and in the Humber River Valley, including two aboriginal groups - the Maritime Archaic Indians and the Beothuk people. Theatre and art are alive in Corner Brook. Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador (TNL), one of the province's only professional theatre companies, maintains its home office in Corner Brook. The Arts and Culture Center sets the stage for visiting productions - ballet companies, comedians, theatrical productions, and musical artists all make Corner Brook a stop on their Canadian tours. The visual arts are also thriving in Corner Brook. Painters, photographers, and sculptors find inspiration in the landscape and culture of Corner Brook, and several art galleries display and sell their work. Those interested in visual art can study at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, which has offered a Bachelor of Fine Arts program since 1988.

Day 6 Port of Call Red Bay Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 3:00p.m.

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Red Bay is one of the oldest occupied ports along the Labrador Straits. The earliest European occupants were Breton fishermen and Basque whalers during the 16th century. Men from the Basque Provinces of France and Spain sailed to the Labrador Straits each year to hunt the large right and bowhead whales.Red Bay is the easternmost community accessible by paved highway from the Quebec/Labrador border. It was named "Baie Rouge" by the French in the 17th century. It's an ideal natural harbor, sheltered from the ocean by Saddle Island. Red Bay is the site of an extensively studied archaeological dig, begun in 1978, of a large 16th-century seasonal Basque whaling station. The Basque galleon, believed to be the San Juan, discovered in the harbor is the best preserved 16th century ship north of the Caribbean.A gravel road leaving Red Bay gives access to communities on Labrador's Southeast coast - from Lodge Bay in the South to Cartwright in the North.

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Day 8 Port of Call Paamiut Arrival 10:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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The town of Paamiut is located at the mouth of the Kuannersooq Fjord and the town's name also means 'inhabitants at the mouth'. The town was built in 1742, and the very characteristic wooden church dates from 1909. The interesting local museum located at the town center is fitted up in 19th-century buildings that include a former carpentry workshop and a salt house. To all appearances, the area has been inhabited since around 1,500 BC. Like the other towns of West Greenland, the sea does not freeze over during winter and the primary occupation for the 2,100 inhabitants in Paamiut and its only settlement of Arsuk is fishing. In spring and summer however, the fishing and other maritime traffic can be obstructed by field ice floating along the east coast of Greenland and continuing up the west coast - but even so, the field ice is a fascinating sight. The sea's great importance to the town is also emphasized by the fact that Greenland's maritime trade training programs are housed here. Perhaps Paamiut ought to have been called 'the land of the white-tailed eagle' because the area has the largest population of white-tailed eagles in Greenland. If visitors choose to sail out on the open sea instead, they are almost certain to see whales in late summer and autumn. The whales will usually be rorquals, fin whales, killer whales, or humpbacks.

Day 9 Port of Call Nanortalik Arrival 10:00a.m. Departure 8:00p.m.

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Nanortalik is close to the southwestern tip of Greenland at the mouth of several fjords, south of Qaqortoq. Sites of interest include the colonial quarter of the town amid the surrounding fjord and mountains. Tourists can witness the imposing granite peaks and spires of the Nunaap Isua (Cape Farewell) and Tasermiut Fjord regions, where the scenery is spectacular.

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Day 12 Port of Call Reykjavik Arrival 8:00a.m.

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Iceland's capital and largest city, Reykjavik, is on the coast. The city is home to the National and Saga museums, which trace Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Near the village of Grindavik, the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa exemplifies the island’s volcanic activity.

Day 13 Port of Call Reykjavik Departure 5:00p.m.

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Iceland's capital and largest city, Reykjavik, is on the coast. The city is home to the National and Saga museums, which trace Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Near the village of Grindavik, the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa exemplifies the island’s volcanic activity.

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Day 16 Port of Call Eidfjord Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

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The beautiful village of Eidfjord is situated at the mouth of the Ejo River at the head of the Eifjord, an arm of the great Hardangerfjord. Behind the village, there are gravel and sand terraces which are 9000-year-old deposits left behind when the great inland ice melted and retreated. Possibly one of Norway's best-known waterfalls, the Vosingfoss, plunges into the Mabodal Canyon from the brink of the Hardanger plateau.

Day 16 Hardangerfjord

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Hardanger is a name that Norwegians associate with blossom and fruit. In truth the orchard of Norway! Who would believe that you can grow apples, pears, plums, and even cherries at 60° north? A mild and pleasant climate and clear, light summer nights are ideal for our guests, as well as for fruit and berries. In the center of the district is the Hardangerfjord. High up you enter the Hardangervidda National Park and two of Norway’s largest glaciers, Folgefonna and Hardangerjokulen. From mountains and glaciers the majestic waterfalls foam down into the queen of fjords. This is Hardanger - a mixture of cold and warm, wilderness and quiet idylls, of old traditions and modern times!

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Day 18 Port of Call Rotterdam Arrival 7:00a.m.

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Nowadays Rotterdam is a vital part of the economy of the Netherlands. The Port of Rotterdam, the largest port in the world with a total throughput of about 300 million metric tons a year provides a solid base for industry in and around the Rotterdam area. Its population is about 575000, which makes it one of the largest cities in the Netherlands, but the number of people that work in the Rotterdam area or are otherwise economically dependent on it exceeds that number by far. The density of the population is among the highest in the Netherlands, exceeding 4000 per square kilometer. Shipping, storage, and forwarding are of course among the most important activities in the region, but the port of Rotterdam has also created a large chemical industry, which is fully dependent upon the transport facilities for the inflow of crude oil and the shipping of the various refined end products. Large petrochemical plants have sprung up, especially on the south bank of the Maas. These plants are in operation 24 hours a day. The development of Europoort ('Euro gate') started in 1957. A large complex of ports and industrial areas was created between Rotterdam and the entry to the North Sea. When more space was needed, the Maasvlakte ('Maas Flats') was created. Using dikes, dams, and sand deposits the coastline was altered to include many square kilometers of newly created land, where the Petroleum Harbors, container terminals, ore terminals, and the Maasvlakte power plant are located. An interesting feature is the 'disaster area', a training complex where fire brigades train to cope with large-scale industrial accidents. The complex includes a grounded tanker that is set on fire several times a day. The name Europoort suggests that Rotterdam wanted to become the gateway to Europe. By 1963 this suggestion had become outdated because in that year Rotterdam could claim to be the largest port in the world, a record that it still holds. The Berge Stahl, a 365,000-ton ore carrier, is fully dependent on the port of Rotterdam since this is the only port on the European continent that this ship (with its 23m/75ft draught) can access. After the flood in 1953, a large project was initiated to prevent such floodings in the future. This project, the 'Delta plan', involved stronger and higher dikes and numerous flood barriers. The latest of those flood barriers to be completed was the storm surge barrier in the Nieuwe Waterweg near Hoek van Holland. Two enormous doors mounted on swing arms can be used to close off the Nieuwe Waterweg, should storm and high water require so to protect the country from flooding. Normally the doors are open, so as not to impede the flow of ships through the Nieuwe Waterweg. Building and development have become a way of life for Rotterdam. The city has continued to grow, and it shows no signs of slowing down. And although this constant increase in population, urbanization, and development all breed their problems, Rotterdam is ready for the next millennium. As the economic heart of the Netherlands, with a population heading towards 600000, it had better be ready.

Day 19 Port of Call Rotterdam Departure 4:00p.m.

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Nowadays Rotterdam is a vital part of the economy of the Netherlands. The Port of Rotterdam, the largest port in the world with a total throughput of about 300 million metric tons a year provides a solid base for industry in and around the Rotterdam area. Its population is about 575000, which makes it one of the largest cities in the Netherlands, but the number of people that work in the Rotterdam area or are otherwise economically dependent on it exceeds that number by far. The density of the population is among the highest in the Netherlands, exceeding 4000 per square kilometer. Shipping, storage, and forwarding are of course among the most important activities in the region, but the port of Rotterdam has also created a large chemical industry, which is fully dependent upon the transport facilities for the inflow of crude oil and the shipping of the various refined end products. Large petrochemical plants have sprung up, especially on the south bank of the Maas. These plants are in operation 24 hours a day. The development of Europoort ('Euro gate') started in 1957. A large complex of ports and industrial areas was created between Rotterdam and the entry to the North Sea. When more space was needed, the Maasvlakte ('Maas Flats') was created. Using dikes, dams, and sand deposits the coastline was altered to include many square kilometers of newly created land, where the Petroleum Harbors, container terminals, ore terminals, and the Maasvlakte power plant are located. An interesting feature is the 'disaster area', a training complex where fire brigades train to cope with large-scale industrial accidents. The complex includes a grounded tanker that is set on fire several times a day. The name Europoort suggests that Rotterdam wanted to become the gateway to Europe. By 1963 this suggestion had become outdated because in that year Rotterdam could claim to be the largest port in the world, a record that it still holds. The Berge Stahl, a 365,000-ton ore carrier, is fully dependent on the port of Rotterdam since this is the only port on the European continent that this ship (with its 23m/75ft draught) can access. After the flood in 1953, a large project was initiated to prevent such floodings in the future. This project, the 'Delta plan', involved stronger and higher dikes and numerous flood barriers. The latest of those flood barriers to be completed was the storm surge barrier in the Nieuwe Waterweg near Hoek van Holland. Two enormous doors mounted on swing arms can be used to close off the Nieuwe Waterweg, should storm and high water require so to protect the country from flooding. Normally the doors are open, so as not to impede the flow of ships through the Nieuwe Waterweg. Building and development have become a way of life for Rotterdam. The city has continued to grow, and it shows no signs of slowing down. And although this constant increase in population, urbanization, and development all breed their problems, Rotterdam is ready for the next millennium. As the economic heart of the Netherlands, with a population heading towards 600000, it had better be ready.

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Day 21 Port of Call Isle of Man Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

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The Island is a unique self-governing kingdom - a Crown dependency that belongs to neither the UK nor the European Union. It has its parliament (called Tynwald), laws, traditions, culture, cuisine, and postage stamps. But as a holiday island,d it is best known for its very agreeable and relaxed pace of life, along with a wealth of attractions and places to stay. While other differences include the Manx language and currency (though English is the spoken tongue and English and UK currencies are accepted everywhere), there are also reassuring familiarities - such as driving on the left and road signs in English. The thriving east coast town and port of Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man. The hub of much activity, it offers a great variety of accommodations, holiday attractions,s and other visitor facilities such as first-class shopping, banks, building societies, and car hire. Douglas is 16 miles from the northern coastal town of Ramsey, 12 miles from Castletown on the south coast, and 11 miles from the west coast port of Peel.Other popular holiday towns and resorts are Port Erin, Ramsey, Peel, Castletown, Port St Mary and Laxey. There are also many lovely villages nestling in beautiful countryside and offering idyllic rural accommodation. There are familiar High Street names, locaspecialtyty stores, the Woollen Mills at Laxey, heritage shops, excellent new facilities in Douglas, and many other traditional shops across the Island. The superb Tynwald Mill Craft Centre at St John's is one of several outlets selling Manx rural craft products made right here on the Isle of Man. On the Isle of M, there's never a dull moment.Fabulous scenery, enchanting glens, miles of uncrowded beaches, medieval castles, Victorian railways and trams, beautiful pa, parks and gardens, international motorsport, countless opportunities for first-class angling, golf and waters, orts and other activities, fascinating museums and hericentersntres, delicious Manx wining and dining.

Day 22 Port of Call Belfast Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

Overview

Belfast offers the buzz and vibrancy of a capital city whilst being a gateway to the rural retreat of Northern Ireland. At the head of Belfast Lough, the city is compact and easy to get around, whether by car or on foot. Like all capital cities, Belfast offers a wide range of accommodations to suit all pockets, from cozy B&Bs around the university to well-appointed riverside self-catering establishments, to city-centre boutique hotels.
Belfast is teeming with a multitude of stylish bars, gourmet restaurants, trendy clubs, and some of the best shopping in the UK. Visitors can enjoy traditional Irish music in a local pub or dance the night away to the latest vibes – the choice is yours!
The birthplace of the Titanic, Belfast’s industrial heritage has shaped a city steeped in culture, portrayed at its best at the Ulster Museum, City Hall, the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, and the many buildings still standing. The many parks, gardens, and galleries offer a perfect haven to relax.
Within a couple of hours of Belfast, visitors can marvel at the Giant’s Causeway, walk the Mountains of Mourne, fish in Fermanagh, or visit the many picturesque villages in Northern Ireland - a perfect location to discover the rest of Northern Ireland!

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Day 24 Port of Call Seydisfjordur Arrival 10:00a.m. Departure 7:00p.m.

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Seyðisfjörður is a town in the Eastern Region of Iceland at the innermost point of the fjord of the same name. The town is located in the municipality of Múlaþing. A road over Fjarðarheiði mountain pass connects Seyðisfjörður to the rest of Iceland; 27 kilometres to the Ring Road and Egilsstaðir.

Day 24 Seydisfjordur

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Seyðisfjörður is a town in the Eastern Region of Iceland at the innermost point of the fjord of the same name. The town is located in the municipality of Múlaþing. A road over Fjarðarheiði mountain pass connects Seyðisfjörður to the rest of Iceland; 27 kilometres to the Ring Road and Egilsstaðir.

Day 25 Port of Call Husavik Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 4:00p.m.

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Husavik is a town in Norourping municipality on the north coast of Iceland on the shores of Skjalfandi Bay with 2,182 inhabitants. The most famous landmark of the town is the wooden church Husavikurkirkja, built-in 1907.

Day 26 Port of Call Grundarfjordur Arrival 9:00a.m. Departure 4:00p.m.

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Grundarfjörður is a town in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is situated between a mountain range and the sea. The nearby mountain Kirkjufell forms a small peninsula.

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Day 29 Port of Call Qaqortoq Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

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Qaqortoq, sitting at the tip of the peninsula in the south of Greenland, is a clean pleasant harbor town built on the site of Hans Egede's search for the lost colonists. Although only boasting 3500 people, it's considered the hub of the south and is worth visiting in summer when the place explodes with wildflowers. The town's pride of possession is the town square fountain - the only one in Greenland - with the names of the town burghers, past and present, in brass letters on the base (although many names have fallen victim to souvenir hunters). Qaqortoq Museum is worth a gander - it's one of Greenland's finest - and exhibits artifacts from past and present cultures. Mostly, though, Qaqortoq is used as a base for hiking treks: either one-day hikes up 'Peter's Cairn’ or around the edge of the Tasersuaq Lake, or as a departure point for the three- to four-day treks to the neighboring town of Igaliku. The Hvalsey ruins, sitting on a coastal strip just out of Qaqortoq, are Greenland's most extensive and best-preserved Norse ruins. There is a choice of ferry services on most days of the week, and several daily flights to other settlements along the west coast. It's also possible to trek from some of the neighboring towns. Qaqortoq is 450km (279 mi) down the coast from Nuuk, although the distance by foot would be much greater given the heavily fringed coastline.

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Day 31 Port of Call Saint Anthony Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 4:00p.m.

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Saint Anthony town, north of the entrance to Hare Bay, on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland, Canada, is 306 miles (492 km) northeast of Corner Brook. An old fishing settlement with dry docks, ship-repair yards, and cold-storage plants, it is the home of the International Grenfell Association (a charity organization established in 1912 by Sir Wilfred Grenfell, the medical missionary).

Day 32 Port of Call St. John's/Newfoundland Arrival 10:00a.m. Departure 11:00p.m.

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St. John's, a city on Newfoundland island off Canada's Atlantic coast, is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador province. Its harbor was settled by the British in the 1600s. Downtown is known for its colorful row houses. Above the city is Signal Hill with walking trails and the site of the first transatlantic wireless communication, Cabot Tower, which commemorates John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland.

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Day 34 Port of Call Halifax Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 11:00p.m.

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Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business center, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city is dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812.

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Day 36 Port of Call Boston Arrival 7:00a.m.

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Genteel streets lined with elegant brick townhouses, acres of public greens and gardens, more colleges than are found in many states, and a church on almost every corner: Boston serves up slices of history and culture at every turn. Savvy spin-doctors of centuries past have made the town that cradled independence our nation's history and myth capital. More than ever, America's mother city serves up the bold and new with the old and true -- reflecting skyscrapers mirror Colonial steeples, and expressways zip around buildings whose hand-etched look recalls the scrimshaw era. Few places in America display their history so lovingly. Like a multitiered wedding cake, the city of Boston consists of discrete layers. The deepest layer is the historical base, the place where musket-bearing revolutionaries vowed to hang together or hang separately. The next tier, a dense spread of Brahmin fortune and fortitude, might be labeled the Hub. The Hub saw only journalistic accuracy in the hometown slogan "the Athens of America" and felt only pride in the label "Banned in Boston." Over that lies Beantown, home to the Red Sox faithful and the raucous Bruins fans that crowd Boston Garden. This is the city whose ethnic loyalties -- Irish, Italian, Asian, and African-American -- account for its many distinct neighborhoods. Crowning these layers are the students who throng the city's universities and colleges every fall, infuriating not a few but pleasing the rest with their infusion of high spirits and dollars from home. The best part for a visitor is that Boston can be experienced within a day or two. This is a remarkably compact city, whose labyrinthine streets will delight the walker, although they can -- and often do -- push drivers over the edge. An hour's stroll will take you from sites in the North End -- where bewigged icons from dusty high school history books are transformed into flesh-and-blood heroes -- to Beacon Hill's mansions where the Lowells spoke only to the Cabots and the Cabots spoke only to God. You can explore the country's oldest public park, the Boston Common, in the morning, tour a Back Bay Victorian in the afternoon, and the evening dine on Szechuan seafood in Chinatown or gnocchi in the North End. Even following the Freedom Trail -- a self-guiding walking tour of famous American historic sites -- traverses the layers: historical, Hub, and Beantown. Boston has been first too many times -- the first public library, the first public schools, and the first subway system -- to concede an inch of civic pride to bigger and bolder cities. It still sees itself as a pioneer in culture -- both popular and rarefied. In 1858, Oliver Wendell Holmes -- philosopher and author of The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table -- called Boston "the hub of the solar system"; social inflation, however, soon raised the ante to "hub of the universe." For Bostonians that still feels about right.

Onboard the Zuiderdam

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Costco Member Reviews

Guests aboard Zuiderdam, the first in the Vista-class series, enjoy a spectacular art and antique collection, wide teak decks, elegant dining rooms and spacious staterooms. At the heart of Zuiderdam, suspended in a three-story atrium, is a Waterford Crystal Seahorse. Other notable pieces include a painting of Queen Beatrix by pop culture artist and icon, Andy Warhol, medallions by Frank Lloyd Wright, and a massive floral painting by Charles Ben.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Pool

  • Card Room
  • Casino
  • Disco/Nightclub
  • Movies
  • Theater/Show Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Culinary Arts Center
  • Educational Programs
  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Sports Facilities
  • Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Art Gallery
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Library
  • Children's Indoor Play Area
  • Organized Age Specific Activities
  • Teen Center or Disco
  • Teen Programs
  • Business Center
  • Concierge Desk
  • Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
  • Elevators
  • Safe Deposit Boxes

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Greenhouse Spa

  • Beauty Salon
  • Full-Service Spa
  • Internet Center
  • Babysitting
  • Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
  • Infirmary/Medical Center

Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

Dining

Dining Room

Main Dining

The Dining Room: For breakfast, lunch or an unforgettable five-course dinner, the elegant main Dining Room is your destination for sophisticated dining, with menu selections from classic favorites to vegetarian options, to dishes inspired by the regions you’ll visit. Menus by Holland America Line's Culinary Council® of world-renowned chefs.

Pinnacle Grill

Specialty Dining

Pinnacle Grill: Enjoy dishes inspired by America’s Pacific Northwest, such as king salmon from Alaska and choice, responsibly raised beef from Washington State’s Double R Ranch. Complement your meal with a selection of boutique wines from the Pacific Northwest and other celebrated vineyards from around the world. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Canaletto: This authentic Italian restaurant offers a menu that celebrates spartire (Italian for "sharing"). Try Braised Chicken Cacciatore "al Forno," Branzino ai Ferri or a classic Italian pasta: spaghetti pomodoro or garlic shrimp-infused ravioli, perhaps. Buon appetito! This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Casual Dining

Lido Market: Lido Market provides a fresh, new approach to casual dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a panoramic view of the sea. A modern marketplace with different themed stations, the Lido offers a curated selection of delicious options to grab on the go or to have quickly made to order.

Dive-In: Dive in to a grilled burger on brioche or a Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog. For alfresco dining by the pool, Dive-In has it all, including lighter fare like the grilled chicken breast sandwich and vegetarian-friendly portabella mushroom stack.

Explorations Café: A comfortable, coffeehouse environment offering espresso drinks and pastries. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Room Service: Complimentary 24-hour dining in the comfort of your stateroom.


Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

Staterooms

Staterooms feature premium massage showerheads, fine linens and fresh fruit upon request.

  • Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: N)

    Category: N

  • Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: MM)

    Category: MM

  • Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: M)

    Category: M

  • Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: L)

    Category: L

  • Interior Stateroom (Category: K)

    Category: K

  • Interior Stateroom (Category: J)

    Category: J

  • Large Interior Stateroom (Category: I)

    Category: I

Elegant staterooms feature luxurious bedding, premium massage showerheads, a porthole or a window and fresh fruit upon request.

  • Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: HH)

    Category: HH

  • Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: H)

    Category: H

  • Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views) (Category: G)

    Category: G

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: F)

    Category: F

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: E)

    Category: E

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: DD)

    Category: DD

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: D)

    Category: D

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: C)

    Category: C

Spacious staterooms have a private balcony, whirlpool bath with shower and walk-in closet.

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VH)

    Category: VH

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VF)

    Category: VF

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VE)

    Category: VE

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VD)

    Category: VD

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VC)

    Category: VC

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VB)

    Category: VB

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VA)

    Category: VA

Luxurious suites feature a whirlpool bath, large sitting area, private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and more. Select suites feature a dressing room.

  • Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SZ)

    Category: SZ

  • Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SY)

    Category: SY

  • Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SS)

    Category: SS

  • Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SC)

    Category: SC

  • Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SB)

    Category: SB

  • Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SA)

    Category: SA

  • Pinnacle Penthouse Verandah Suite (Category: PS)

    Category: PS

Deck Plan

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Sports Deck
Key to Symbols
SymbolDescription
Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed)Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed)
Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper)Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper)
Partial sea viewPartial sea view
Fully obstructed viewFully obstructed view
Shower onlyShower only
Single sink vanitySingle sink vanity
Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view plexiglass railingsStaterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view plexiglass railings
Suites SC6175 and SC6164 are fully accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower; Suite SS6108 and staterooms I8037, VB6004, VB6003, D1100, C1082, C1081, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower onlySuites SC6175 and SC6164 are fully accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower; Suite SS6108 and staterooms I8037, VB6004, VB6003, D1100, C1082, C1081, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower only
Suites SY8068, SY5002, and SY5001 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub, and roll-in showerSuites SY8068, SY5002, and SY5001 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub, and roll-in shower
Staterooms VA8032, VA8031, VA6049, VA5140, VA5137, VA5054, VA5051, VA4132, VA4131, H4090, H4089, VA4052, and VA4051 are ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower onlyStaterooms VA8032, VA8031, VA6049, VA5140, VA5137, VA5054, VA5051, VA4132, VA4131, H4090, H4089, VA4052, and VA4051 are ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower only

Ship Facts

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  • Ship Name: Zuiderdam
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Year Refurbished: 2015
  • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2002
  • Ship Class: Vista
  • Maximum Capacity: 2,502
  • Number of Passenger Decks: 11
  • Number of Crew: 817
  • Officers' Nationality: International
  • Ocean-View without Balcony: 165
  • Ocean-View with Balcony: 477
  • Total Inside Staterooms: 154
  • Tonnage (GRT): 82,305
  • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 1,916
  • Country of Registry: Netherlands
  • Total Staterooms: 958
  • Suites with Balcony: 162
  • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

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Terms & Conditions

*Price shown is per person based on double occupancy and is valid for select stateroom categories only. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for details.

†One Digital Costco Shop Card per room/stateroom, per stay. The exact amount of the Digital Costco Shop Card will be calculated during the booking process. The Digital Costco Shop Card promotion is nontransferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. A Digital Costco Shop Card will arrive by email approximately 10 days after the start of your cruise. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for additional information.

Ship's registry: The Netherlands

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