Holland America Hawaii Cruises: "Pacification"
October 10, 2005
Let Holland America "pacify" you on one of their 2006 or 2007 "Voyages of the Pacific." Discover paradise on 20 Holland America Hawaii cruises on 5 Holland America ships. The islands of Hawaii, as well as many destinations farther south like Tahiti, Fiji, Pago Pago, and Bora Bora, make up the ingredients of Holland America's "Voyages of the Pacific."
No matter which one of the Holland America Hawaii cruises you choose, ports of call on the islands of Hawaii, Oahu, and Maui will be part of your experience. And there's no shortage of things to do on Holland America Hawaii cruises.
Hawaii's Kona is a great place to purchase keepsake—like a bag of macadamia nuts or the city's famous and delicious coffee. After waking up with the help of a cup of Kona coffee, rent a mountain bike and seek out some of the best trails.
Among many other things, Lahaina, Maui is a perfect place for guests who've always wanted to try surfing; however, experienced boarders will love it too. During the winter time, Maui's famous North Shore features "Jaws," some of the biggest waves that the planet ever sees—70 feet high and more. (Umm... maybe I'll just watch from the beach.)
Hawaii's Garden Island of the Pacific, Kauai—called so because of the myriad of colors the island's flora produces—is also a special port of call on a Voyage of the Pacific cruise with Holland America. This island is the most ancient and most northern of the main Hawaiian Islands. Hiking, scuba diving, windsurfing, and fishing are just a few of the activities that Kauai has to offer to guests on Holland America Hawaii cruises.
Of course, Holland America Hawaii cruises also travels to Oahu's most electric metropolis, Honolulu. Honolulu has everything that any major city has—restaurants, museums, shopping districts—plus a background of beautiful Hawaiian scenery. Twelve cruises feature extended two-day stays at Honolulu so that you can experience some of the city's fun-filled nightlife.
Guests can venture farther south into the Pacific on some of the longer Holland America Hawaii cruises. Emerald isles such as Tahiti, Fiji, Pago Pago, and Bora Bora—called by some the most beautiful island in the world—can be a Holland America passenger's temporary residence.
In addition to the island experiences on Holland America Hawaii cruises, Holland America provides experiences on the ship that put guests in a Pacific state of mind. Explorations Speaker Series feature experts' insight on the history and culture of the islands. The Holland America Culinary Arts Center will demonstrate how to whip up regional delights such as Maui Kalbi ribs.
The soonest Holland America sailings to the Pacific leave in February of 2006, while the 2007 dates are yet to be announced. The ms Amsterdam, ms Ryndam, ms Statendam, ms Volendam, and ms Zaandam are the ships that take you through the sunlit Pacific currents.
Simply call a Cruise Specialist at Cruise Network at 1-888-267-1232 to plan your Hawaiian escapade. Just as Holland America prides itself on its great service, so does Cruise Network.
