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Holland America Cruises are our specialty at Starward Vacations. This premier cruise line has a rich tradition of customer service going back nearly 130 years. Refined ambiance is what Holland America calls their upgraded service. Included are items such as fresh flowers, teak deck chairs, antiques, full wraparound promenade decks and large picture windows. Holland America's Filipino and Indonesian staff are eager to please your every wish, all with a "tipping not required" policy. Complimentary lattes and cappuccinos, after-dinner expresso and hand-dipped chocolates and complementary popcorn at the movies are all part of the Holland America difference.

Starward Vacations, like Holland America, is different and a refreshing change from the normal Internet cruise retailer. We don't see ourselves as "order takers", rather we are cruise counselors. Our staff features Accrediated Cruise Counselors and Master Cruise Counselors as awarded by the Cruise Line International Association. For our clients, all of this means that you will be talking to an informed travel professional who will be glad to answer all of your questions. We don't just try to get your "order" and get you off the phone.

Press Releases
Press Releases

Pan-Asian Cuisine Showcased at Holland America Line's New Tamarind Restaurant
Seattle, June 27, 2008 - Dim sum, satay and Rijsttafel all take the stage at Tamarind, one of three new dining venues debuting on ms Eurodam in July. Tamarind, a Pan-Asian restaurant with a capacity for 144 diners, will serve reservations-only lunch and dinner. The complimentary lunch menu will feature dim sum, an assortment of classic Asian dumplings and accompanying fusion sauces for dipping. Soup and salad, as well as dessert temptations - like green tea tiramisu and mango sorbet - will also be included on the lunch menu for cruise ship guests.
Holland America Line's New ms Eurodam Blends Traditional Dutch Art and New Works
Seattle, June 26, 2008 - From the Dutch Golden Age to dramatic sculpture, the new ms Eurodam will showcase a stunning range of artistic works. The 2,104-guest cruise ship - Holland America Line's first Signature-class ship - honors the traditional Dutch art and artifacts integral to the Holland America brand while extending the theme with contemporary works. To assist cruise ship guests in viewing the entire collection, a self-guided, narrated iPod virtual tour is offered, with iPods available for use free of charge on the cruise ship.
ms Eurodam Officially Delivered to Holland America Line
Marghera, Italy, June 16, 2008, 8:30 p.m. - Holland America Line and its parent company, Carnival Corporation & plc, officially accepted delivery of its newest cruise ship, ms Eurodam, in a formal handover ceremony near Venice, Italy, on June 16. The 2,104-guest cruise ship, built at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard, is the 14th ship in the premium cruise line's distinguished fleet and the first in its Signature-class series. The Eurodam will arrive in Southampton, England, on June 27 to begin a series of introductory events for guests, media and local officials.
Holland America Line and Microsoft Introduce Onboard Digital Workshops
Seattle, June 6, 2008 - Guests on Holland America Line cruise ships will be able to share their vacation memories when the companies launch Holland America Line Digital Workshop powered by Microsoft Windows on the ms Amsterdam and the ms Oosterdam, followed by the ms Westerdam in June and the ms Eurodam in July, expanding fleet wide within 18 months. Free workshops will show cruise ship guests how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures and create scrapbooks using a variety of Microsoft Windows and Windows Live services.
Holland America Line Announces Signature of Excellence Upgrades On Ms Zuiderdam
Seattle, May 28, 2008 - The ms Zuiderdam, Holland America's first cruise ship in its Vista-class series, came out of dry dock after undergoing three weeks of extensive renovations at the Fincantieri Palermo Shipyard in Italy. The transformation includes 34 new guest staterooms, the addition of an Explorations Café - powered by The New York Times, a larger Pinnacle Grill restaurant, the addition of a new Pinnacle Bar, increased seating in the Lido Restaurant, and an environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art "wet cleaning machine" (for dry cleaning).
See Alaska Through the Eyes of a Native: Holland America Line Ships Feature T...
Seattle, WA, May 28, 2008 - Through a partnership with Alaska Native Heritage Center, Alaska Native guides will be on board the majority of Alaska cruises on ships cruising in Glacier Bay-114 sailings in 2008. Alaska Native guides will bring their knowledge and personal experience of local culture, history, art and flora and fauna to cruise ship guests, providing narration throughout the trip, answering questions and interacting with guests one-on-one.
Exclusive Alaska: The Collections of Holland America Line Offer Specialty Tours
Seattle, WA, May 20, 2008 - Alaska-bound travelers desiring even more personal, offbeat or inspiring experiences will find a wider range of choices through The Collections of Holland America Line, a new category of shore excursions. Twenty-seven tours are part of The Collections on Alaska cruise itineraries. Beyond the already robust selection of excursions available in Alaska, The Collections of Holland America Line offer distinctly different cruise ship experiences. The tours are divided into four categories, each with a different focus: Medallion, Encore, World Wonders and Signature.
Holland America Line's Culinary Arts Center Program Flourishes with More Than...
Seattle, WA, May 15, 2008 - The Culinary Arts Center program aboard Holland America Line cruise ships continues to flourish. Since its inception four years ago, the program has nearly doubled with more than 70 culinary experts participating, including cookbook authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, on Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam. A new addition to the 2008 season is Eric Villegas, host of the Emmy Award-winning PBS series, Fork in the Road, who is scheduled to sail aboard the ms Veendam cruise itinerary June 13-20th.
Holland America Line Features New Quebec Ports on 2009 Canada/New England Cru...
Seattle, May 12, 2008 - Holland America Line will debut three new ports in Québec 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 Gaspé, Baie-Comeau and/or Sept-îles, creating new opportunities for cruise ship guests to enjoy extraordinary scenic, cultural and wildlife watching experiences in Québec. Together, the five-star Eurodam and Maasdam will offer 21 Canada and New England cruise itineraries.
Private Cabanas Offered on Holland America Line's ms Eurodam
Seattle, May 7, 2008 - Guests on Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam who want to enjoy the outdoors in private will delight in the cabanas on the Observation and Lido decks of the company's first Signature-class cruise ship. The airy, tented cabanas are furnished with modern woven chaises, ottomans and settees, and are stocked with bathrobes and plush towels, handheld fans, an Evian spray mister and iPods™ preloaded with great music.
Holland America Line and The Port of Seattle Partner To Help Area Charities
Seattle, WA., April 29, 2008 - Holland America Line and the Port of Seattle have announced Ship to Shelter, an innovative new community-giving program that is the first of its kind. The cruise line will collect reusable goods from their cruise ships sailing from Seattle this summer, and donate them to Seattle-area charities. The Port of Seattle, partnering with United States Customs and Border Protection, Cruise Terminals of America and Northwest Harvest, will work with the cruise line to distribute goods to shelters and homeless programs throughout Washington State.
Holland America Line Plans Exciting New Cruises and Ports in 2009
Seattle, April 24, 2008 - Holland America Line, the world's leading premium cruise line, has announced its 2009 global deployment which includes nearly 500 cruise itineraries that visit all seven continents and more than 320 ports of call. A highlight of the 2009 plan will take place in the fall when the ms Oosterdam moves to South America as the first Vista-class cruise ship in the Southern Hemisphere. This will increase the cruise line's South America capacity by 32 percent in this popular market.
Holland America Line Offers 70 Europe Cruises in 2009
Seattle (April 23, 2008) - In 2009, Holland America Line is offering its most diverse and extensive European program ever. Six of the fleet's cruise ships, including the soon-to-be-launched ms Eurodam, will cruise to 166 ports of call on 70 cruise itineraries throughout the season. Sailing from March through November, the 2009 Europe cruise season also features 16 maiden ports scattered throughout countries that reach from the Arctic Circle to the shores of North Africa and the Black Sea.
Holland America Line's 2008 Europe Collectors' Voyages Offer Best Value for M...
Seattle (April 17, 2008) - With the U.S. dollar continuing to weaken abroad, Holland America Line has developed a series of 27 Europe Collectors' Voyages in 2008 that caters to those cruise ship guests who want to take an extended cruise vacation while getting the most out of their money. The cruises combine intriguing ports with non-repeating cruise itineraries and offer special pricing, making them all the more enticing to those who want a unique adventure without breaking the bank.
Early Booking Amenities Available until May 31 For Holland America Line's 200...
Seattle (April 16, 2008) - In 2009, three Holland America Line cruise ships - ms Rotterdam, ms Prinsendam and ms Amsterdam - will offer four distinct Grand Voyages ranging from 50 to 117 day cruise itineraries that span the globe. Guests who make full-cruise reservations by May 31, 2008, will be privy to a host of early booking amenities to enhance their cruise ship experience. Early Booking Amenities vary depending on cruise itinerary and cabin category.

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