Cruise News - Holland America Line - 2013 Europe Cruises
August 3 - 2012 : Seven Holland America Line Ships Offer New Itineraries in Europe in 2013
Following our blog about Holland America Line offering more cruises to Alaska in 2013, at http://prows-edge-cruise-magazine.blogspot.ca/2012/07/holland-america-increases-alaska.html, comes more news about new and expanded Holland America Line itineraries for 2013.
In fact, in summer 2013, Holland America Line itineraries showcase seven ships sailing to and around Europe in 2013 to Europe and features seven maiden ports of call.
These seven ships, ms Eurodam, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Noordam, ms Prinsendam, ms Rotterdam, ms Ryndam and ms Veendam, offer more than 53 new and unique European cruises throughout the region on 107 departures that span from the northern tip of Norway to the Black Sea and across the Mediterranean.
Ranging from seven to 64 days, these cruises allow travelers the opportunity to explore a variety of destinations, from iconic ports of call as well as smaller, less-traveled and equally fascinating port cities.
The 2013 Europe cruise season reflects Holland America Line’s focus on destination diversity, timeless appeal and quality.
Maiden port calls include Alanya, Turkey; Alcudia (Mallorca), Spain; Galway and Killybegs, Ireland; Hydra and Igoumenitsa, Greece; and Sassnitz, Germany.
A total of 20 overnight stays at some of Europe’s popular ports provide guests with more time to explore several of the world's most interesting destinations.
Overnight calls include Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Barcelona, Spain; Bordeaux, France; Copenhagen, Denmark; Dublin, Ireland; Venice, Italy; Hamburg, Germany; St Petersburg, Russia; Istanbul, Turkey and more.
Notable new itineraries include ms Ryndam’s seven-day Turkish Explorer voyage sailing round-trip from Piraeus / Athens, Greece, ms Prinsendam’s 16-day Mediterranean Explorer itinerary sailing from Barcelona to Piraeus, the ms Eurodam’s 11-day Mediterranean Odyssey voyage sailing round-trip from Civitavecchia / Rome, Italy, and the ms Noordam’s 11-day Adriatic Explorer voyage sailing between Civitavecchia and Piraeus.
Also new for 2013 is the 11-day Ancient Mysteries voyage sailing between Piraeus (Athens) and Istanbul aboard ms Noordam.
For more information visit: www.hollandamerica.com
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