After an amazing tour of the Antarctic Peninsula we began our long sail north - past Elephant Island - an ice covered island off the coast of Antarctica - famous as the refuge of Ernest Shackleton's crew in 1914 following the loss of their ship in the ice. By now, our ship was … [Read more...]
The Top Five Reasons Cruise Specialists Recommends Holland America for 2010
Exciting itineraries, handsome ships, and gracious hospitality are just a few of the reasons why Cruise Specialists’ Greg Nacco recommends clients take a cruise vacation on Holland America Line this year. “We have been booking passengers on Holland America Line for over twenty … [Read more...]
Update from Cruise Escorts Henk and Lucia Barnhorn
Right now we are at home, packing for our next voyage of the Fall Colors in New England and Canada. We just came back from our Viking Cruise on the Maasdam. This cruise is always very successful. Lots of beautiful ports to visit. The ports are very versatile. Also lots of … [Read more...]
Alaska Cruise Ports Overview
Recently my husband and I visited many ports of Alaska’s fascinating Inside Passage from our Holland America Line Alaska Cruise. We were amazed by the sheer rugged beauty of this untamed wilderness that surrounds these small port towns, some only accessible by sea plane or … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Alaska Cruise Review
My husband and I boarded our first Holland America Line cruise in not-so sunny Vancouver, BC for seven-days sailing Alaska. From the moment we entered the ship we were immersed into the friendly, warm atmosphere of the ms Volendam. In a later posting I’ll talk more to the … [Read more...]