Holland America Line Introduces 2018 Signature Experiences in Montréal and Five European Departure Cities
Immersive pre-cruise cultural tours, luxury hotel stays and transfers included
Seattle, Wash., April 25, 2017 —
Holland America Line recently unveiled new culturally immersive Signature
Experiences on select 2018 cruise itineraries departing from Montréal, Québec,
Canada, and five of the most popular cities in Europe: Amsterdam, the
Netherlands; Barcelona, Spain; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Rome and Venice, Italy.
Each pre-cruise Signature Experience was created exclusively for Holland
America Line and includes an evening event, two-night luxury hotel stay and
transfers. Guests who book a suite on the eligible cruises receive the
Signature Experiences complimentary, but space is limited and reservations are
required.
"Holland America Line guests are travelers who enjoy immersing themselves in
the cultures of the places we visit, and our new Signature Experiences present
some of the most iconic destinations in a unique way that isn't available to
the general public," said Orlando Ashford, Holland America Line's president.
"By showcasing these incredible cities at night with exclusive opportunities,
our guests will come away with a deeper cultural impression and experiences
that go well beyond traditional tours."
Taste of Montréal –
Old & New
On select Canada & New England cruises that depart from Montréal, the Taste
of Montréal – Old & New Signature Experience visits the city's most popular
sights and takes guests behind the velvet rope at one of its leading cultural
institutions. In addition to the immersive city tour, the package also includes
a two-night hotel stay and complimentary transfers.
During the Signature Experience, guests visit Place Ville Marie, the
city's most iconic structure built atop an underground city. The tour continues
with a visit to the observation deck of Au Sommet Place Ville Marie for
fabulous city views and then culminates with an exclusive evening at
Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal History and Archaeology Museum, for a private,
after-hours visit with appetizers and an open bar in the museum.
Europe Signature
Experiences Offered in Five Fascinating Cities
In Europe guests on cruises departing from Amsterdam, Barcelona, Copenhagen,
Rome or Venice can book an exclusive Signature Experience before they set sail.
In Amsterdam, An Evening at the Rijksmuseum takes guests on an after-hours
private tour of the most-visited national museum in the Netherlands. After a
cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres in the museum's foyer, participants tour
the Rijksmuseum Honor Gallery, followed by a three-course dinner in the
Rijksmuseum's café.
An Evening at Casa Batlló in Barcelona includes a private tour of this iconic
architectural treasure created by Antoni Gaudí between 1904 and 1906. Guests
will have time to take in this masterpiece of shape, color and light, then
feast on tapas and drinks while enjoying flamenco fusion music provided by Son
de Cajon.
In Copenhagen, the famous words "To be, or not to be..." will come to life during
A Night at Kronborg Castle Signature Experience featuring this memorable UNESCO
World Heritage Site, immortalized by William Shakespeare in "Hamlet." At
Kronborg Castle guests will be entertained by actors who provide a history of
Shakespeare's famous tragedy, followed by appetizers and beverages.
During A Night Out in Ancient Rome, guests will spend a magical evening at the
Casa dei Cavalieri di Rodi (House of the Knights of Rhodes) on a terrace
overlooking the Roman Forum. After indulging in appetizers and prosecco, guests
will be privy to a private, after-hours tour of Rome's iconic Colosseum by one
of the monument's most elite guides.
Venice reigns as one of the world's most magical cities, and during An Evening
on the Grand Canal Signature Experience guests will take a motor-launch cruise to
the water entrance of a charming, privately owned, 16th-century palace
overlooking the city's Grand Canal. In this opulent and historic setting guests
will enjoy appetizers, drinks and Venetian music, all in the company of a
countess or member of her noble family.
South America and
Asia Experiences to Be Added Soon
Signature Experiences for Australia and New Zealand, Asia and South America
cruises will be coming soon and available to view through the hollandamerica.com website.
The 2018 Signature Experiences are complimentary for suite guests and now open
for booking. Space is limited on each tour and they cannot be booked online, so
guests are encouraged to contact their travel professional or call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425). If non-suite guests would like to purchase a
Signature Experience, prices range from $699 to $999 per person, double
occupancy. Taxes and fees are additional. For more information, visit hollandamerica.com.
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Holland
America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400
ports in 98 countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 115-day itineraries, the company's cruises visit all seven
continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America
circumnavigations and exotic Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four
annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico,
Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line currently
has a new 2,650-guest ship, ms
Koningsdam, delivered in April 2016, as well as a second Pinnacle Class
ship, ms Nieuw Statendam,
due for delivery in November 2018. A third Pinnacle Class ship, due for
delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company recently announced $300 million in brand enhancements to secure its
position as the leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature
innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand their
knowledge onboard at an America's Test Kitchen show; Explorations Café, powered
by The New York Times and Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center Stage,
Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be
savored at a variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises world-famous
chefs who design dishes exclusively for our guests.
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