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Holland America Line Features New Quebec Ports on 2009 Canada/New
England Cruises
Eurodam and Maasdam Offer 21 Cruises
SEATTLE, May 12
Holland America Line will debut three new ports in Quebec on its 13-,
14- and 15-day cruises to Canada and New England between May and
October 2009. The longer cruises of the Signature-class ms Eurodam and
popular ms Maasdam will call at Gaspe, Baie-Comeau and/or Sept-iles,
creating new opportunities for guests to enjoy extraordinary scenic,
cultural and wildlife watching experiences in Quebec.
Together, the five-star Eurodam and Maasdam will offer 21 Canada and
New England cruises ranging from seven to 15 days in 2009. Guests will
have the choice of sailing from five convenient home ports -- Boston,
Montreal, Quebec City, New York and Fort Lauderdale.
"Gaspe, Baie-Comeau and Sept-iles are fantastic new ports that feature
outstanding attractions," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice
president, marketing, sales and guest programs. "Our goal is to
introduce guests to a wide range of new outdoor activities and
cultural experiences on these cruises, whether on a fall foliage
cruise or enjoying a summer family vacation."
From Gaspe, guests can experience dramatic sea cliffs of Forillon
National Park, Bonaventure Island with North America's largest colony
of gannets, and Perce Rock National Park, known for excellent
opportunities to see blue, humpback, fin and rorqual whales.
Baie-Comeau features the Borealis Center, a maritime adventure park
with spectacular landscapes and activities such as hiking, sea
kayaking and interpretive cruises.
Sept-iles introduces guests to a native Innu community, providing a
unique cultural experience through its historic trading post and Innu
museum. The Rail and River Tour takes guests by train along the
majestic Moisie River, known for its salmon and unforgettable scenery,
to an Innu summer camp where guests enjoy reenactments of tribal
customs and a salmon bake.
Maasdam Offers 15 Seven-Day Sailings for Easy Family Cruises
The Maasdam kicks off the 2009 season May 8 with a 15-day cruise from
Ft. Lauderdale to Montreal. The 1,258-guest ship calls at Charleston,
S.C.; Newport, R.I.; Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax and Sydney, Nova
Scotia; and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island before spending a day
each at new ports Gaspe and Sept-iles. The Maasdam then cruises the
scenic Saguenay Fjord, calls at Port Saguenay and visits Quebec City
for two full days before reaching Montreal.
In the fall, the Maasdam departs Oct. 10 on a similar 13-day cruise
from Montreal to Ft. Lauderdale that features Gaspe and Baie-Comeau.
Most ports of call are the same with the addition of Saint John (Bay
of Fundy), New Brunswick and several days at sea from Bar Harbor to
Ft. Lauderdale.
From May 23 to Oct. 3, the Maasdam sails 14 seven-day cruises between
Montreal and Boston, featuring scenic cruising of the St. Lawrence
River and calling at Quebec City, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax and
Bar Harbor. Guests can opt for excursions such as touring Acadia
National Park near Bar Harbor by bike, exploring the Peggy's Cove
Lighthouse Route near Halifax and joining the popular Anne of Green
Gables tour in Charlottetown.
The ship also offers a seven-day, roundtrip cruise from Boston Aug. 29
that calls at Portland, Maine, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney and Bar
Harbor.
Eurodam Offers 10-day Cruises, plus 14-day Sailing Featuring Gaspe
Signature-class Eurodam features three 10-day cruises between New York
and Quebec City departing Aug. 27, Sept. 6 and 16. The 2,104-guest
ship calls at Newport, Rhode Island, Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax,
Sydney, Charlottetown and Quebec City for a full day and overnight
stay.
On Sept. 26, the Eurodam sails a special 14-day cruise from Quebec
City to Ft. Lauderdale that features the new port of Gaspe during the
peak of fall color. The ship continues to Corner Brook, Newfoundland,
cruises the scenic Bay of Islands and calls at Charlottetown, Saint
John, Portland, Boston, Newport and New York before sailing for Ft.
Lauderdale.
On all of Holland America Line's Canada and New England cruises, a
wide variety of shore excursions offer hundreds of optional tours
ranging from soft adventure to culinary experiences. Medallion
excursions provide unparalleled access to events and sights not
otherwise available. For example, guests can experience a day in the
life of a British redcoat at the Halifax Citadel, sail Nova Scotia's
Bras d'Or Lake or enjoy a private luncheon at one of Bar Harbor's most
elegant Victorian summer homes.
Holland America Line offers pre- and post-cruise hotel reservations in
Boston, New York, Montreal, Quebec City and Fort Lauderdale. It also
features a three-night Montreal/Montebello/Ottawa package.
Canada/New England cruise fares start at $1,099 per person, double
occupancy. Taxes and fuel supplement are additional. For more
information, consult a travel agent.
Holland America Line's fleet of 13 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to
314 ports of call in 97 countries, territories or dependencies. Two-
to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, including
Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a
Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. A 14th
ship, ms Eurodam, will launch in July 2008.
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements,
totaling more than $425 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts
Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard
show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary
experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations
Cafe powered by The New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all
new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush
Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
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