Two Pinnacle Class ships and a special 150th Anniversary
transatlantic crossing highlight a full Europe season
SEATTLE, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland
America Line has opened bookings for its 2022 Europe season that
features culturally rich locales and a new combination of ships,
including two Pinnacle Class vessels. From April through October,
dozens of unique Europe
itineraries — ranging from seven to 21 days — will be offered
aboard Rotterdam, Nieuw
Statendam, Westerdam and Volendam.
In addition to transatlantic crossings to and from Europe, the five Holland America Line ships
will cover the entire region on voyages that were designed to
inspire even the most avid traveler. The ships will explore the
Baltic, British Isles, French and
Spanish rivieras, Iberian Peninsula, Mediterranean, and
Northern Europe including
Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the North Cape.
Highlights of Holland America Line's 2022 Europe cruising season
include:
HISTORIC 150TH ANNIVERSARY TRANSATLANTIC: On Oct. 15, 1872, Rotterdam I — the first
Holland America Line ship — embarked on its maiden voyage from
Rotterdam to New York. Exactly 150 years later on
Oct. 15, 2022, Rotterdam VII
will depart Rotterdam once again
as Holland America Line recreates this historic crossing on its
150th anniversary with calls at Plymouth, England; an overnight in
New York City, New York, then continuing onto Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
8 DEPARTURE CITIES: Amsterdam and Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Barcelona, Spain; Boston, Massachusetts; Civitavecchia
(Rome) and Venice, Italy; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Piraeus (Athens), Greece.
14 OVERNIGHT PORTS: Dublin, Ireland; Istanbul,
Turkey; Le Havre (Paris),
France; New York, New York; Reykjavik, Iceland; Rouen (Paris), France; South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Scotland; St.
Petersburg, Russia; Stockholm,
Sweden; Valletta, Malta;
and Barcelona, Copenhagen, Rotterdam and Venice.
18 EVENING DEPATURE CITIES (between 10
p.m. - midnight): Bordeaux and La Rochelle, France; Cadiz (Seville), Spain; Dublin; Dubrovnik and Split, Croatia; Haifa,
Israel; Halifax, Nova
Scotia, Canada; Lisbon,
Portugal; Livorno (Pisa/Florence) and Ravenna, Italy; Monte Carlo,
Monaco; Mykonos and Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Ponta Delgada, Azores; Portland and Gibraltar, United
Kingdom; and Warnemünde, Germany.
MEDITERRANEAN:
- Westerdam will sail the entire 2022 Europe season in the
Mediterranean on cruises roundtrip from Venice, as well as between Barcelona, Venice, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Piraeus (Athens). The seven- and 12-day itineraries
cover the eastern and western Med, including Greece, Turkey, Italy, Croatia, France and Spain.
- The Pinnacle Class Nieuw Statendam sails seven-day
cruises between Barcelona,
Venice, Civitavecchia
(Rome) and Piraeus (Athens). The ship spans the eastern and
western Med, including Spain,
Italy, Tunisia and Sicily. In May, Nieuw Statendam sails
from Barcelona to Copenhagen on a 12-day voyage along the
Iberian Peninsula.
- Volendam offers the Europe Voyages of Distinction
program. These incredibly diverse itineraries have been specially
curated for guests looking to explore off the beaten path. The ship
will offer 14-day cruises roundtrip from Venice and between Civitavecchia and
Venice that include unique ports
like Alexandria (Cairo),
Egypt; Ashdod and Haifa, Israel; and Kusadasi (Ephesus),
Turkey.
NORTHERN EUROPE:
- The Pinnacle Class Rotterdam returns to Northern Europe for a second season in 2022.
The ship will sail seven-day Norwegian Fjord cruises roundtrip from
Amsterdam, as well as 13- and
14-day itineraries roundtrip from Amsterdam and between Amsterdam and Rotterdam to the Baltic and North Cape, up across the Arctic
Circle
- Volendam sails 13- to 21-day cruises roundtrip from
Rotterdam, along with one
"European River Explorer" itinerary from Rotterdam to Civitavecchia (Rome). The cruises visit the Baltic, Norway and North Cape, British Isles and a
"Northern Capitals" itinerary that visits several must-see cities
including Dublin, Ireland;
Dover (London), England; Rouen
(Paris), France; and
Zeebrugge (Brussels), Belgium.
- Nieuw Statendam offers three Northern Europe cruises to the Baltic and Northern Isles, ranging from 10 to
14 days, all roundtrip from Copenhagen.
TRANSATLANTIC:
- Departing July 16, Nieuw
Statendam sails a "Viking Passage" itinerary from Copenhagen to Boston. The ship will call at Iceland, Greenland and Canada over 18 days.
- In April, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, Volendam and Westerdam
will cross the Atlantic Ocean, departing Fort Lauderdale for Barcelona, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Civitavecchia (Rome), respectively. The crossings range from
13 to 15 days.
- Come November, Volendam and Westerdam make their
way back to Fort Lauderdale via
Civitavecchia (Rome) and
Barcelona.
Many of the cruises can be extended into Collectors' Voyages,
which offer the ultimate European exploration. Ranging from 14 to
35 days, these artfully crafted longer journeys combine
nonrepeating, back-to-back itineraries, enabling guests to visit
more ports and spend extra time discovering centuries of art,
history and culture.
Save Now, Cruise Later: Have it All Sale
For a limited
time, guests who book 2022 Europe cruises by Feb. 28, 2021, can receive up to $2,300 in amenities, including a free Signature
Beverage Package, pre-paid gratuities, free Signature Dining
Package and 50% reduced deposits, plus free WiFi for suites.
Europe cruise pricing starts at
$1,499 per person, double occupancy,
for a seven-day sailing. Taxes, fees and port expenses are
additional.
For more information about Holland America Line and Europe 2022 cruises, consult a travel advisor,
call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home
page at hollandamerica.com.
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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