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DAY 1 - 03 Feb 2018
DAY 1-2
DAY 2
As well as being one of the top global ports to start and finish your cruise, Fort Lauderdale has plenty to do either side of your ocean adventure. Why not take a trip to the Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary, peruse some culture at the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District, or take a boat tour through the everglades and waterways as well as passing impressive Millionaires’ Row.
DAY 3
DAY 4-5
You will be at sea on day 4-5 while travelling from Half Moon Cay, Bahamas to Cartagena, Colombia.
DAY 6
Cartegena’s colonial quarter offers old Spanish squares and architecture dating back to the 16th century full of churches, towers, markets and classically Latin rambling streets with that dash of Spanish feel. Here you can visit the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas fortress and Palace of Inquisition historical museum. Lying on Columbia’s pacific coast, cruisers can also explore coral reefs just off the sandy beaches by snorkelling.
DAY 7
You will be at sea on day 7 while travelling from Cartagena, Colombia to Puerto Caldera.
DAY 7
You will be at sea on day 7 while travelling from Cartagena, Colombia to Puerto Caldera.
DAY 7
You will be at sea on day 7 while travelling from Cartagena, Colombia to Puerto Caldera.
DAY 8
You will be at sea on day 8 while travelling from Cartagena, Colombia to Puerto Caldera.
DAY 9
Twenty minutes away from Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Puerto Caldera is a popular secondary cruise port with easy access to a number of local attractions and sightseeing destinations. Nemaclys is a scenic spot gazing out over the Gulf of Nicoya, here you can go tandem paragliding with local, trained experts as well as enjoy tours of the wildlife heading inland to see parrots, waterfalls and gorgeous tropical rainforest.
DAY 10
Corinto itself offers a relatively small town with classic churches, cafes and bars like you’ll find throughout Nicaragua as well as a man-made beach you can relax on or take a boat ride, popular with fishing enthusiasts. From here, Corinto serves as a portal to the wider tourist spots of the region such as the capital city of Managua and its famous lake, Leon as the intellectual and cultural hub, and the country’s gorgeous rainforests and their wildlife on an organised tour.
DAY 11
On Guatemala’s pacific coast, Puerto Quetzal is one of Central America’s most popular tourist spots. Serving as the gateway to such sought-after destinations as UNESCO-listed Antigua, volcanic Lake Atitlán and the wonderfully preserved Mayan ruins at Tikal, visitors will find plenty of must-see attractions all just a short ride from the port, making for a perfect day tour. Don’t forget to try milk straight from the coconut, or mixed with rum for a more traditional taste.
DAY 12
Famous for the cruise terminal building’s giant thatched roof resembling an Aztec pyramid, Puerto Chiapas drops you straight into the local culture like few other cruise destinations right as you step off the ship. Outside, you’ll be greeted to musicians, and locals selling their wares and cuisine as well as the ability to take tours to such wondrous tour destinations as the Izapa Mayan ruins, Tapachula city and the famous chocolate city.
DAY 13-14
You will be at sea on day 13-14 while travelling from Puerto Chiapas to Cabo San Lucas.
DAY 15
Cabo San Lucas is the perfect destination to get out and about in the serene Mexican sun. From the picturesque harbour head south to the Lands End Peninsula. Here, you’ll find the beautiful Lovers Beach, perfect for snorkelling, before walking up Mount Solmar for unrivalled photo opportunities out over the town and the bay. Heading back into town the Museum of Natural History is a great for families while the resort to the east is a must for golf fans.
DAY 16
You will be at sea on day 16 while travelling from Cabo San Lucas to San Diego.
DAY 17
As California’s second largest city, San Diego is known for its gorgeous climate, sandy beaches and a wide array of outdoor activities. From camping, hiking or sailing, visitors can take in the beautiful wilderness and spot the fascinating wildlife whether they’re exploring the foothills or tramping the mountains. Not only this, San Diego boasts a thriving arts and culture community with over 15 museums and galleries.
DAY 17
DAY 18
Before cruising, all guests and crew will have to undergo health screenings, which could include questionnaires and temperature checks.
Staterooms will be thoroughly cleaned up to twice a day, and after each cleaning all touch points will be sanitised again. In public spaces, such as corridors, there will be frequent cleaning, especially of handrails, door handles and buttons. Each night there will be deep cleaning and fogging of busy public venues such as restaurants, toilets and spa, amongst others. Should guests show flu-like symptoms their cabin will have an additional deep clean and all bed linen, towels, table cloths et will be specially laundered.
Should anyone onboard develop symptoms, each ship has well-equipped facilities and highly-trained medical staff.
At the entrance to onboard venues with high traffic, such as dining rooms, bars and lounges, there will be hand sanitizers to encourage frequent handwashing. At the Lido Market restaurant, crew will be on hand to prompt guests at these stations. All food service stations here will be staffed.
Crew safety is a priority for Holland America Line, which is why all members will be trained in Covid-19 measures and how to ensure compliance across the ships. Crew will also be required to undergo heath checks before and throughout their time onboard.
By only visiting low risk destinations and working with health authorities, Holland America Line can ensure that guests are safe when they disembark to explore each port of call.
12 Oct 2019
Have just returned from a the Alaska cruise on Hollander America.everything was excellent We really did appreciate the opportunity to attend mass every morning with a priest on board. Many thanks
16 May 2019
How many passengers? That's all i need to know. i was disappointed in the whinging reviews of the entertainment ~ who needs "Entertainment" when the whole of the Southern Oceans and Antarctic Seas are outside? I go on a ship to see what I can see; usually from the bridge wings.
10 May 2019
Good cruise although Holland America overcharge for their own excursions, many of which can be undertaken for a fraction of the cost on your own. Food and service on board good. It's a shame Holland America don't publish more information on their website about the ports to be visited to enable better planning in advance.
05 May 2019
The ship is okay - we had a brilliant holiday, the ship was not an important factor in our decision, it was determined by the itinerary, we went to Japan and Russia (Japanese maritime law states that only vessels which are registered in Japan can sail around Japan without spending time 'abroad'. We had a day in Vladivostok which was enjoyable. The main reason for taking this cruise was the fact that - apart from the Russian trip - we had the maximum time in Japan to enjoy the cherry blossom. We loved every minute of the holiday, we had excellent guides, the excursions were great and we came back with wonderful memories. What we liked about the ship: our cabin was well appointed, we had a balcony cabin but if you wantred to save money, you could have done without the balcony. We spent so much time off the ship, we did not make good use of the balcony. The Lincoln Center classical music group was outstanding, so was the BBKings Blues band, we were looking forward to these performances every day, the stuff that happened on the main stage was not to our taste, we thought it was awful. The food caters very much to American travellers, there is a lot of stuff that I would describe as: death on a plate, I had a lot of food ashore, the fish ashore was wonderful and I would have preferred some healthy options like poached fish. The staff were friendly and efficient, no complaints. The ship looks a bit dated in places, we liked the modern reception area here. The gym is fine. There is nothing remarkable about the ship, I can't think of any 'wow' factors - but as I said, we were not that worried about the ship, we went to see the cherry blossom.
Show more27 Mar 2019
A bit dated but still okay. Badly laid out shop for entertainment if you are dancers.in fact only one was in 14 days which is not good.
20 Feb 2019
Cruise and Ports were excellent but customer services were appalling. Also prices of tours were very expensive and drinks on board were extremely expensive. Never thought I would go on a cruise for a detox!!
14 Jan 2019
Iglu Cruise organisation was excellent, all went smoothly. We were not impressed with the entertainment on board in fact Christmas Day was a non event & on Boxing Day only a movie was shown! There were long queues at the dining room. $5 for a small bottle of water is outrageous. We will not be using this cruise line again.
04 Nov 2018
Lovely ship. Food very good. Service not so great. Entertainment below what we have experienced on other ships operated by other cruise lines. We wouldn’t travel with HA again.
14 Jun 2007
I have just returned from the "Roman Empire" cruise holiday onboard the Holland America Line ship the ms Westerdam. Having cruised with Holland America before in the Caribbean I expected to enjoy my second cruise with them. In fact, it exceeded my expectations. From the hassle free embarkation to the disembarkation - everything was excellent. The ports of call were all interesting but it was our stay onboard which was the highlight of our holiday. The staff were discreet, friendly and efficient. Our staterooms with balconies were most comfortable and roomy. The food was a culinary delight, especially the dinners. I would thoroughly recommend Holland America Line to any one looking for a high standard of cruising. We were also very pleased with Iglu for the efficient handling of our booking for seven people.
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All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.
