SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

Departures

One of our most endearing traditions, this late fall cruise keeps getting better and better. Come with us this November as we explore the southern Caribbean on this delightful itinerary, visiting a host of fascinating islands. This is the ideal cruise for those who want to visit the complete Caribbean region in one comprehensive cruise, while enjoying exceptional value and Holland America’s superior quality.

After a short flight to Florida, we embark on the gracious ms NOORDAM, settle into our comfortable cabins and then simply sit back and relax as we are taken to five different islands, each unique from the last. We never have to pack a bag, change our hotel or wait for a flight until we are ready to head for home.

Call us today to reserve your places on this cruise and to ensure the best price and choice of cabin.

Itinerary

Nov 11, Wed: FT LAUDERDALE, Florida
Embark / Sail 5:00pm

Nov 12, Thu: HALF MOON CAY, Bahamas*
Arrive 8:00am / Sail 4:00pm

Nov 13, Fri: AT SEA

Nov 14, Sat: ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands
Arrive 8:00am / Sail 5:00pm

Nov 15, Sun: ROSEAU, Dominica
Arrive 8:00am / Sail 5:00pm

Nov 16, Mon: AT SEA

Nov 17, Tue: WILLEMSTAD, Curacao
Arrive 8:00am / Sail Midnight

Nov 18, Wed: ORANJESTAD, Aruba
Arrive 8:00am / Sail 5:00pm

Nov 19, Thu: AT SEA

Nov 20, Fri: AT SEA

Nov 21, Sat: FT LAUDERDALE, Florida
Arrive 7:00am / Disembark

*Weather conditions permitting

PORTS OF CALL

° Holland America Line is exceptionally proud of this port of call - their private coral island. Step ashore to one of the loveliest beaches in the Caribbean, and enjoy a lively steel band and a sumptuous beach buffet. Stroll through a nature preserve and enjoy the pleasures of a Caribbean paradise. The recent upgrades undertaken as part of the Signature of Excellence are now complete and awaiting us.

° For exciting shopping you need go no further than the capital, Charlotte Amalie, but the island also abounds in magnificent mountain and coastal scenery as well as some of the Caribbean’s finest beaches.

° On this delightful island of nature, known for its exciting landscapes and dramatic green foliage, we can stroll along fern - flanked paths to the Emerald Pool and triple cascades of Trafalgar Falls.

° In the Netherlands Antilles, the vistas of this charming port city embrace you from three sides: gabled storybook houses; a harbour that cuts through the city like an Amsterdam canal; beautifully restored Dutch colonial buildings brimming with duty-free treasures.

° While in Oranjestad, Aruba’s capital, we can explore the colourful floating markets or head to the beach. Take an optional tour into the countryside to see the green parakeet, the unique rock gardens of Casi Bari, and the curious divi divi tree, forever bending in the trade wind breezes.

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Above prices are per person based on sharing the cabin category chosen and include all of the applicable Inclusive Features. Prices are cruise only based joining / leaving at the pier in Ft Lauderdale.
Cat GG * - Fully obstructed view. Cat G** - Partially obstructed view
See Deck Plan for full details on various categories available.
Single passengers can book on a “guarantee share” basis in categories "K" (inside) or "D" (outside) at special twin rates or pay the "single supplement" (50% of the cruise only fare in standard categories). Please call our office for rates.

CT Rating ONE - This cruise is suitable to all passengers who meet our basic criteria for group travel.

Shore excursions are not included in your cruise cost, allowing you the freedom to choose from all of the available optional excursions. Information on excursions is available online. Our tour escort will accompany the cruise with a minimum of twenty passengers.

Your cruise price and deposit includes comprehensive insurance ($225 per person) for passengers under 86 years of age at time of travel. Cancellations of any booking prior to July 28, 2009 will be subject to an Administration Fee of $50pp – this fee will not be covered by our insurance. Insurance coverage will begin on the above date and will cover penalties from that date forward. Contact our office for full details. Contact our office for full details. Final payment is due August 28, 2009.

AIR ONLY (CDN$/ person)

Note: above rates are for AIR PACKAGE ONLY. See below for a list of cruise rates in various categories.

Airfares include the current cost for flights, all related taxes and fees, insurance coverage, airport transfers in Florida, airport transfers in Canada or equivalent value. **Members joining from these cities may receive an overnight hotel stay en route to the ship in lieu of home city transfers. Airfares are subject to change and will be confirmed at the time you confirm your cruise reservation.

Inclusive Features

To enroll on this tour simply complete our online enrollment form or alternatively complete the enrollment form found at the back of our brochure and return it with your deposit of $950 per person to Craig Travel's office.