CHINA
KOREA & JAPAN CRUISE 14 DAYS FROM $2,074 US Details below or
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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
DEPARTURE
DATES: April
PRICES: From
approx $2,074 US per person based on double occupancy
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