Tourexpi
Noordam will sail a series
of nine different 14-day itineraries that travel around Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan,
the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The cruises showcase
the diversity of the countries while celebrating their unique histories. Late departures
and overnight ports allow extra time for sampling the nightlife, cuisine and culture
of the region.
"The demand for Asia
remains strong as cruisers seek experiences to exotic and off-the-beaten-path locales
that give them unique travel moments," said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America
Line's chief commercial officer. "By offering three departure cities we're
able to diversify our itineraries and showcase an incredibly robust season. With
24 ports in Japan alone and two dozen more spread among several countries, our guests
are in for an immersive Asia adventure."
Westerdam also heads to
Asia on a new 53-day "Majestic Japan" Legendary Voyage roundtrip from
Seattle. Travelers can visit the Far East with a convenient North American flight,
easy embarkation and jetlag-free journey spanning several time zones.
Longer Legendary Voyages
on Two Ships
LEGENDARY VOYAGE: New
53- or 52-Day "Majestic Japan" aboard Westerdam departing Sept.
1 or 2, 2024, either roundtrip Seattle, Washington, or between Vancouver, Canada,
and Seattle. Featuring 21 total ports, 13 calls throughout Japan and overnights
at Yokohama (Tokyo) and Kobe, Japan, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
LEGENDARY VOYAGE: New
28-Day "Coral Triangle, Volcanoes
and The
Great Barrier
Reef" departing Jan. 5, 2025, roundtrip
from Singapore aboard Noordam that explores 10 ports in five countries, including
Indonesia and the Philippines, with scenic cruising in the famed Great Barrier Reef,
Torres Strait, and past the Kumba and Krakatau volcanoes.
Highlights of the 2024-2025
Asia Season
·
Noordam
explores Asia from September 2024 through April 2025.
·
Overnight
calls include Yokohama (Tokyo) and Kobe (Osaka); Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand;
and Da Nang, Vietnam.
·
The
cruises visit a combined 49 ports in the region, including 24 in Japan.
·
"North
Pacific Crossing" between Vancouver and Yokohama:
·
13
days, departing Sept. 29, 2024, Vancouver to Yokohama, including calls at Sitka
and Kodiak, Alaska, and Kushiro, Japan.
·
15
days, departing April 27, 2025, Yokohama to Vancouver, including Kushiro, and Alaska's
Kodiak, Juneau, Ketchikan and Glacier Bay.
·
"Circle
Japan" — 14 days, roundtrip from Yokohama. Three itineraries:
·
Osaka
(Kobe), Kochi, Fukuoka, Sakaiminato, Niigata, Aomori, Otaru (Sapporo) and Hakodate,
all in Japan, as well as Sokcho, South Korea.
·
Kochi,
Kagoshima, Nagasaki, Kanazawa, Niigate, Otaru, Aomori and Hakodate, all in Japan,
as well as Busan (Pusan), South Korea.
·
Shimizu,
Kobe, Kochi, Hiroshima, Sakaiminato, Tsuruga, Toyama, Akita, Hakodate and Miyako,
all in Japan; as well as Sokcho.
"Japan, Taiwan and
the Philippines" — 14 days, between Yokohama and Singapore. Calls at Osaka
(overnight), Naha and Ishigaki, Japan; Keelung (Taipei) and Kaohsiung, Taiwan; and
Manila, Boracay and Puerto Princesa, Philippines.
"Far East Discovery"
— 14 days, between Hong Kong and Singapore. Calls at Halong Bay, Da Nang (Hue),
Nha Trang and Phu My, Vietnam; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; and Laem Chabang (Bangkok,
overnight) and Nathon (Koh Samui), Thailand.
"Far East Discovery
Holiday" — 14 days, roundtrip from Singapore. Thailand: Nathon (Koh Samui)
and Laem Chabang (Bangkok, overnight). Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Phu
My, Halong Bay and Da Nang (overnight).
"Indonesian Discovery"
— 14 days, roundtrip from Singapore. All calls are in Indonesia and include Probolinggo
and Semarang, Java; Celukan Bawang and Benoa (Denpasar), Bali; Komodo Island; Lembar,
Lombok; and Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. Scenic cruising by the active Krakatau Volcano.
"Japan and Taiwan"
— 14 days, roundtrip from Yokohama. Japan: Amami (Naze), Naha, Ishigaki Island,
Nagasaki, Abruatsu, Kochi and Kobe. Taiwan: Hualien and Keelung (Taipei).
"Japan and South
Korea Discovery" — 14 days, roundtrip from Yokohama. Japan: Kobe (overnight),
Kochi, Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Kagoshima. South Korea: Sokocho, Busan, Jeju City
(Cheju) and Incheon (Seoul).
Book Back-to-Back Cruises
with a Collectors' Voyage
Ranging from 27 to 42
days, Asia Collectors' Voyages are perfect for avid explorers seeking a more extensive
cruise experience. The voyages combine back-to-back, nonrepeating itineraries and
represent the best per-day value for guests.
Legendary Voyages Linger
Longer
Holland America Line's
extended Legendary Voyages range from 25 to 59 days and combine
the ceremony of a Grand Voyage with itineraries that feature a comprehensive collection
of ports that enrich the experience in each destination. Most of Holland America
Line's Legendary Voyages sail roundtrip or to/from a North American homeport, allowing
travelers to see the world from their doorstep with a convenient domestic flight
and easy embarkation.
Have It All Booking Bonus
For a limited time, when
guests book select 2024-25 Asia cruises with the Have It All premium package, the
standard package amenities of shore excursions, specialty dining, a Signature Beverage
Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included — plus the added perk of free prepaid Crew Appreciation,
along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi. Terms
and conditions apply. Visit hollandamerica.com for
full details.
Beginning fares for 2024-25
Asia cruises range from $1,699 to $10,999 per person, double occupancy, depending
on length. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional.
For more information about
Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425)
or visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line
on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the Holland America Blog.
You can also access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
Image Credit: © Holland
America Line
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