CHINA
KOREA & JAPAN CRUISE
14 DAYS FROM $2,074 US
Details below or click here for more information INQUIRY FORM
Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640
Fax: (425) 984-7676
The world of Far East
presents a kaleidoscope of people, places, sights and sounds.
Experience a 14 day cruise to Hong Kong, Shanghai, The East China Sea,
Beijing, South Korea and Japan just to mention a few of the wonderful
places you will cruise to in luxury and style.
Day 0 Hong Kong, China 6:00 pm
Day 1 At Sea
Day 2 At Sea
Day 3 Shanghai, China 1 8:00 am
Day 4 Shanghai, China 5:00 pm
Day 5 At Sea
Day 6 At Sea
Day 7 Xingang (Beijing), China 1 8:00 am
Day 8 Xingang (Beijing), China 7:00 pm
Day 9 Dalian, People's Repulic Of China 9:00 am 8:00 pm
Day 10 At Sea
Day 11 Cheju City, South Korea 5:30 am 3:00 pm
Day 12 Kagoshima, Japan 7:30 am 5:00 pm
Day 13 Kobe, Japan 3:00 pm
Day 14 Kobe, Japan
DEPARTURE DATES:
April
PRICES:
From approx $2,074 US per person based on double occupancy
14 DAYS FROM $2,074 US
Details below or click here for more information INQUIRY FORM
Phone: 1-888-682-6449/1-303-670-5640
Fax: (425) 984-7676
The world of Far East
presents a kaleidoscope of people, places, sights and sounds.
Experience a 14 day cruise to Hong Kong, Shanghai, The East China Sea,
Beijing, South Korea and Japan just to mention a few of the wonderful
places you will cruise to in luxury and style.Day 0 Hong Kong, China 6:00 pm
Day 1 At Sea
Day 2 At Sea
Day 3 Shanghai, China 1 8:00 am
Day 4 Shanghai, China 5:00 pm
Day 5 At Sea
Day 6 At Sea
Day 7 Xingang (Beijing), China 1 8:00 am
Day 8 Xingang (Beijing), China 7:00 pm
Day 9 Dalian, People's Repulic Of China 9:00 am 8:00 pm
Day 10 At Sea
Day 11 Cheju City, South Korea 5:30 am 3:00 pm
Day 12 Kagoshima, Japan 7:30 am 5:00 pm
Day 13 Kobe, Japan 3:00 pm
Day 14 Kobe, Japan
Hong
Kong, China
From Victoria Peak, the Hong Kong metropolis is all primary colors and neon, commerce and capitalism. Yet just beyond the highrises are the Fragrant Harbour, Stanley Market, and mainland old China, complete with rice paddies and coolie hats.
Xiamen, People's Republic Of China
Here, on the island known as Amoy in the local dialect, young monks train at the 1,000-year old Nanputo Buddhist Temple. Meanwhile, on nearby Gulangyu Island, days are dedicated to the hedonistic resort life.
Shanghai, China
Once a quaint fishing village, Shanghai has netted over 11 million people. Join the masses for morning tai chi on The Bund, or stroll through the Yu Yuan Gardens, inspiration for the famous " willow pattern" chinaware.
Xingang/Beijing
Linger for two full days at the busy port city of Xingang, giving you time to tour to Beijing, rich in the legacies of 19 dynasties: the Forbidden City, the Ming Tombs, the serpentine Great Wall. In Xian, inspect an army of 6,000 terra cotta soldiers that guard an emperor's tomb.
Dalian, People's Republic Of China
This seaport city is small by Chinese standards, only about five million people; but it's big on beaches, seafood and exquisite hand-blown glass.
Pusan, South Korea
Find stillness at some of the largest Korean Buddhist temples, including Beomeo-sa, first constructed in the year 678 and home to over one thousand monks-it also contains seven different registered national and cultural treasures. Near the port, explore the famous Jagalchi fish market or the city's renowned beach resorts. Journey to the Dongnae area to soak in the city's healing hot springs.
Nagasaki, Japan
City of melancholy memories, Nagasaki offers the chance to visit Glover House, where Puccini's Madame Butterfly reputedly awaited her errant Lieutenant Pinkerton. The city's focal point is surely Peace Memorial Park, honoring lives lost to World War II's second atomic bomb.
Osaka/Kyoto, Japan
Burned and rebuilt time and again, the grandiose Osaka Castle is lasting testament to Japanese determination and distinctive pitched-roof design. In nearby Kyoto, ingenuity reigns in the careful construction of the "nightingale floors" in Nijo Castle, designed to squeak a warning of intruders long before the guards could make out their sihouettes in the dark.
MS Volendam
The beautiful garden theme of the MS Volendam includes an artful floral motif throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms (149 of which have private verandahs). "Flowers" can be found in abundance on her public decks and in unexpected places in the forms of floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums. This beautiful ship accommodates 1,440 guests.
In addition to fresh flowers throughout the ship, Holland America Line has drawn on its stores of incredible artwork to enhance the interior of this beautiful ship's public spaces. Everything from pre-Columbian fetishes and sculptures to Renaissance-era fountains imported from Italy are included in its hallway galleries. At the heart of the ship an elegant sculpture by Luciano Vistosi, inspired by the myriad of moods and colors of a kaleidoscope, greets visitors in a soaring three-story atrium. The MS Volendam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Fall 2005.
Signature features include:
* The two-tier Rotterdam Dining Room features impeccable service and an extensive wine list and offers five-course menus, from continental cuisine to vegetarian and low-carb options
* The intimate reservations-only Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience and features premium hand-selected cuts of Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari china, Riedel stemware and Frette linens
* The Lido Restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
* The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine, is the setting for gourmet cooking demonstrations and interactive classes
* Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, features the largest library at sea, as well as comfortable music listening stations and Internet access
* The Greenhouse Spa & Salon features thermal suites, a hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy pool, heated ceramic lounges and more
* The Frans Hals Show Lounge features Las Vegas-style productions, talented vocalists, illusionists, comedians and variety acts
* The Crow's Nest, where sweeping views make this observation lounge a top choice for relaxing during the day, and in the evening transforms into a hip, fashionable nightclub features top-notch DJs and live bands
* Club HAL, dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12
* The Loft and The Oasis, designed exclusively for teens to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age
From Victoria Peak, the Hong Kong metropolis is all primary colors and neon, commerce and capitalism. Yet just beyond the highrises are the Fragrant Harbour, Stanley Market, and mainland old China, complete with rice paddies and coolie hats.
Xiamen, People's Republic Of China
Here, on the island known as Amoy in the local dialect, young monks train at the 1,000-year old Nanputo Buddhist Temple. Meanwhile, on nearby Gulangyu Island, days are dedicated to the hedonistic resort life.
Shanghai, China
Once a quaint fishing village, Shanghai has netted over 11 million people. Join the masses for morning tai chi on The Bund, or stroll through the Yu Yuan Gardens, inspiration for the famous " willow pattern" chinaware.
Xingang/Beijing
Linger for two full days at the busy port city of Xingang, giving you time to tour to Beijing, rich in the legacies of 19 dynasties: the Forbidden City, the Ming Tombs, the serpentine Great Wall. In Xian, inspect an army of 6,000 terra cotta soldiers that guard an emperor's tomb.
Dalian, People's Republic Of China
This seaport city is small by Chinese standards, only about five million people; but it's big on beaches, seafood and exquisite hand-blown glass.
Pusan, South Korea
Find stillness at some of the largest Korean Buddhist temples, including Beomeo-sa, first constructed in the year 678 and home to over one thousand monks-it also contains seven different registered national and cultural treasures. Near the port, explore the famous Jagalchi fish market or the city's renowned beach resorts. Journey to the Dongnae area to soak in the city's healing hot springs.
Nagasaki, Japan
City of melancholy memories, Nagasaki offers the chance to visit Glover House, where Puccini's Madame Butterfly reputedly awaited her errant Lieutenant Pinkerton. The city's focal point is surely Peace Memorial Park, honoring lives lost to World War II's second atomic bomb.
Osaka/Kyoto, Japan
Burned and rebuilt time and again, the grandiose Osaka Castle is lasting testament to Japanese determination and distinctive pitched-roof design. In nearby Kyoto, ingenuity reigns in the careful construction of the "nightingale floors" in Nijo Castle, designed to squeak a warning of intruders long before the guards could make out their sihouettes in the dark.
MS Volendam
The beautiful garden theme of the MS Volendam includes an artful floral motif throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms (149 of which have private verandahs). "Flowers" can be found in abundance on her public decks and in unexpected places in the forms of floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums. This beautiful ship accommodates 1,440 guests.
In addition to fresh flowers throughout the ship, Holland America Line has drawn on its stores of incredible artwork to enhance the interior of this beautiful ship's public spaces. Everything from pre-Columbian fetishes and sculptures to Renaissance-era fountains imported from Italy are included in its hallway galleries. At the heart of the ship an elegant sculpture by Luciano Vistosi, inspired by the myriad of moods and colors of a kaleidoscope, greets visitors in a soaring three-story atrium. The MS Volendam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Fall 2005.
Signature features include:
* The two-tier Rotterdam Dining Room features impeccable service and an extensive wine list and offers five-course menus, from continental cuisine to vegetarian and low-carb options
* The intimate reservations-only Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience and features premium hand-selected cuts of Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari china, Riedel stemware and Frette linens
* The Lido Restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
* The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine, is the setting for gourmet cooking demonstrations and interactive classes
* Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, features the largest library at sea, as well as comfortable music listening stations and Internet access
* The Greenhouse Spa & Salon features thermal suites, a hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy pool, heated ceramic lounges and more
* The Frans Hals Show Lounge features Las Vegas-style productions, talented vocalists, illusionists, comedians and variety acts
* The Crow's Nest, where sweeping views make this observation lounge a top choice for relaxing during the day, and in the evening transforms into a hip, fashionable nightclub features top-notch DJs and live bands
* Club HAL, dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12
* The Loft and The Oasis, designed exclusively for teens to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age
DEPARTURE DATES:
April
PRICES:
From approx $2,074 US per person based on double occupancy
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