Nieuw Statendam will be the first Pinnacle Class ship to
explore the seaside cities of New England and eastern Canada
SEATTLE, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Along the
East Coast of North America, the
sun-kissed skies of summer collide with the jewel-toned hues of
autumn, and in 2022 Holland America Line's Zaandam and
Nieuw Statendam will be there to showcase nature's most
colorful spectacle. Bookings are now open for May through
October 2022, enticing guests to
discover why a cruise to Canada
and New England is as much about the journey as it is about the
destination.
Zaandam and Nieuw Statendam offer a series of
six- through eight-day "Canada
& New England Discovery" departures featuring New England's
quintessential towns and Canada's
undeniable Old-World French flair. Aboard Nieuw Statendam,
guests also can set off on explorations up to 24 days that stretch
to Newfoundland, Greenland and Iceland, where the region's dramatic
landscapes are the star of the journey.
New and Notable in 2022:
- In August 2022, Nieuw
Statendam will debut as the first Pinnacle Class ship to sail
to Canada, New England and
beyond.
- A new 24-day cruise departing Aug.
3 on Nieuw Statendam sails roundtrip from
Boston, Massachusetts, and
circumnavigates Iceland, making
six calls around the country, with additional visits to
Greenland, Nova Scotia and
Newfoundland. Ports include
Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax and Sydney,
Nova Scotia; Saint-Pierre,
St. John's, Red Bay, St.
Anthony and Corner Brook,
Newfoundland; Qaqortoq (Julianehåb) and Nanortalik
(Ilivileq), Greenland; and
Reykjavík (evening stay), Djúpivogur, Seydisfjörur, Akureyri,
Isafjörour and Grundarfjörour, Iceland.
- Zaandam will cruise between Boston and Montréal, Québec, Canada, in both the summer and fall on a
series of seven-day "Canada &
New England Discovery" cruises with convenient weekend departures.
Ports include Bar Harbor, and the
Canadian destinations of Québec City, Québec; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and
Sydney and Halifax.
- Nieuw Statendam will sail six- through eight-day
"Canada & New England
Discovery" itineraries between Boston and Québec City, with weekend
departures. Ports include Bar
Harbor, Charlottetown,
Sydney and Halifax. The eight-day cruise adds
Saint John, New Brunswick.
- Nieuw Statendam offers longer "Newfoundland & New England Discovery"
cruises that sail between Boston
and Québec City. Ports on the 10-day cruise include Baie-Comeau and Havre-Saint-Pierre, Québec; and Corner Brook, St.
Anthony, St. John's,
Halifax and Bar Harbor. The 11-day departure calls at
Portland, Maine; Saguenay, Québec;
and Saint John, Halifax, Corner
Brook (evening stay), Charlottetown and Baie-Comeau.
- Both ships will cruise the region in the fall so more guests
can view the impressive display of the changing foliage.
Itineraries feature scenic cruising through the Gulf of
St. Lawrence and Saguenay
Fjord.
- Holland America Line, with its
perfect sized ships, is one of the only major cruise lines able to
cruise the scenic St. Lawrence River, with calls at Montréal and
Québec City on nearly every itinerary.
- Zaandam offers nine-day repositioning cruises along the
Atlantic Coast between Montréal and Fort
Lauderdale, Florida, in May and October, while Nieuw
Statendam leisurely cruises from Québec City to Fort Lauderdale in October on a 14-day
voyage.
Explore Food, Wine and Culture on Culinary Tours
Exclusive shore excursions in partnership with FOOD & WINE
magazine showcase the tastes of the region. On Canada and New England cruises, guests can
indulge in authentic poutine and maple syrup-infused treats or
farm-to-fork cuisine in Quebec
City; sail on a classic lobster boat, then dine at a
Downeast Maine lobster bake in Bar
Harbor; explore the best of Nova
Scotia's culinary scene along Halifax's iconic waterfront boardwalk; and
sample Prince Edward Island's
freshly-shucked oysters, lobster sliders and homegrown mussels.
Save Now, Cruise Later
For a limited time,
guests who book 2022 Canada & New England cruises by
April 19, 2021, can receive up to
$2,300 in amenities, including a free
Signature Beverage Package, prepaid gratuities, free Signature
Dining Package and 50% reduced deposits, plus free Wi-Fi for
suites. Canada and New England cruise-only pricing starts at
$799 per person, double occupancy.
Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
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About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland
America Line has been exploring the
world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures
to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its fleet of
premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the
world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third
Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will
join the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships
feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching
experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized
travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music
Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland
America Line's esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous
chefs.
In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently
enhancing health and safety protocols and how they may impact
future cruises. Our actual offerings may vary from what is
displayed or described in marketing materials. Review our
current Cruise Updates, Health & Safety
Protocols and CDC Travel Advisories.
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