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19 days “CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR” celebration cruise/tour departs Sydney 23rd December, 2011. Enjoy 16 nights cruising on Holland America’s m.s. “Zaandam”  Designed to carry fewer guests while providing more space for maximum comfort, the ms Zaandam is a prize in the mid-size ship category. Offering spacious public areas and plush accommodations, many staterooms have private verandahs. The musically themed ms Zaandam offers a unique shipboard atmosphere. Inspired by the world's great music, artifacts and memorabilia from a variety of musical genres decorate the ship. You'll find musical instruments such as Bill Clinton's saxophone and signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones used as art objects throughout the ship. At the heart of the ms Zaandam, in a soaring three-story atrium: a Baroque-style Dutch pipe organ, inspired by the traditional barrel organs still found on the streets of The Netherlands. Enjoy an onboard IPod self-guided tour of the complete Zaandam art collection. Guests on the m.s. Zaandam will be able to "show and tell" their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Free workshops led by Microsoft-trained "techsperts" will show even the most novice camera or computer user how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures and create scrapbooks using a variety of Microsoft Windows and Windows Live services. Guests will learn how to share all their digital memories through email, blogging and social networking — so friends and family can see where they've been cruising even before they return home. VISITING: Brisbane, Cairns (overnight) cruising Great Barrier Reef, Far North Region, Torres Strait, Sunset at Booby Island, Darwin, Komodo Island, Bali, Semarang & Singapore.  TOUR COST: $3,995.00 per person share twin inside stateroom. $5,299.00 single inside stateroom. $2,299.00 per child (under 12). (upgrade to outside & verandah suite at additional price) ************************ DAY 1 - 16: “Zaandam” Cruise - 23rd. December, 2011. Bon Voyage! We set sail into the beautiful balmy sunset passing under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past the gleaming white sails of the Sydney Opera House and through Sydney heads towards the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Darwin, Bali & Singapore. 16 fabulous nights to unwind and enjoy the wonderful 5 star hospitality Holland America Lines are renowned for. m.s. “Zaandam” holds 1432 guests and features a two-tiered dining room, grand sweeping staircases and elegant two-tiered show lounge, movie theatre, fitness centre, tennis court, basketball court, internet café, spa & salon, Casino and Club HAL for our young tour members. You can do as much or as little as you wish! It is your holiday to enjoy. Soak up the sun or catch up on some reading. Enjoy the latest release movies! Christmas dinner will have all the trimmings and Santa will also be visiting all the little and big kids!  New Years Eve will be a real celebration! Wine and dine and enjoy the fabulous show! Join fellow revellers and if you can count down the New Year 2012 - In Style!  DAY 17: “Zaandam” arrives Singapore – 8th. January, 2012. Our cruise arrives into Singapore early morning. We have 2 days to enjoy bustling Singapore. Our half day orientation tour begins with a drive through the Civic district past the Padang, Cricket Club, Historic Parliament House the Supreme Court and City Hall. We stop at the Merlion Park for great views of Marina Bay. We visit Thaian Hock Keng Temple, before driving past China Town to watch craftsman at work at a local handicraft centre and visit Little India. Time for shopping before we check into our hotel. Overnight Park Hotel Clarke Quay. DAY 18: SINGAPORE. After a full breakfast which is included at o  ur hotel, we have the day free to enjoy the delights of Singapore. Lots of time for shopping, visit outlaying Islands or the new Singapore Casino which is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere!Something for everyone! Overnight Park Hotel Clarke Quay. DAY 19: Qantas flight Singapore/Sydney – 10th. January, 2012. This morning we transfer to Changi Airport for our Qantas flight home. Arrive Sydney late evening.  - TOUR INCLUSIONS: * Fully escorted throughout. * Economy class airfare Singapore/Sydney. * First Class accommodation. * Touring as per itinerary. * All meals on “Zaandam” cruise. * Full American breakfasts in Singapore. * Tour price based on twin share inside stateroom. * Group cocktail party on board ship. * Government taxes on cruise. ($171.00) NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE: * Airport / airline ticket taxes (approx $120.00) * Port charge on cruise (approx $390.00) * Items of a personal nature * Insurance coverage * Gratuities * Indonesian VISA (Issued on arrival into Indonesia ) UPGRADES AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL CHARGE (see attached sheet for rates.) FULL TOUR BALANCE DUE - 09 September 2011
We offer four major types of staterooms: Interior,
Ocean-view,
Verandah
Suites and Deluxe
Verandah Suites. Below, you will see the specific categories associated with each
stateroom type for ms Zaandam. Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations and/or facilities. Room measurements are approximate. Please see deck plans for specific information. InteriorLarge or Standard Interior Staterooms
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and shower. All L-, N- & NN-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed & pullman upper. All M- & MM-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed. Approximately 182 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include:
Ocean-viewLarge
Ocean-view Staterooms
*This category has more than one view type. Please use stateroom number to verify view.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. All FF-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed & pullman upper. Approximately 197 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include:
Verandah SuitesVerandah
Suite
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. All A-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed. Approximately 292 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus:
Deluxe Verandah SuitesDeluxe Verandah Suites
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 556 sq. ft Suite amenities include:
Penthouse Verandah Suites
Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,159 sq. ft Include all the suite amenities, plus:
DEPOSITS: A deposit of $800.00, per adult and $500.00, per child is required to secure your booking. Full balance due 9th September, 2011. PRICES: All prices shown are current as of 01/07/2010. Cruise in Style will not be held responsible for any currency fluctuations or devaluation which could effect tour price. CANCELLATIONS: Made outside of 120 days prior to departure are subject to a $500.00, per person cancellation fee. Within 120 days of departure penalties of up to 100% of full monies paid will apply. This is the reason for compulsory insurance coverage to cover the loss of deposits or cancellation fees due to illness and against damage to and loss of personal items whilst on tour. REFUNDS: No refunds can be made in respect to unused accommodation, services, tours or meals once payment has been lodged with principles or once tour has commenced. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: 1 suitcase per person is allowed on tour coaches etc. also, a small cabin bag per person. It is the responsibility of each tour member to ensure that their suitcase is loaded on an off coaches, flights etc. Cruise in Style will not be held responsible for luggage whilst you are on tour/cruise. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Tour members must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity at the time of departure from Australia. RESPONSIBILITY: Cruise in Style and its Consultants act only as Agents providing or offering means of travel, conveyance, transfers, sightseeing and accommodation. All receipts and tickets issued are subject to the terms and conditions under which transportation and other services are provided. Cruise in Style shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident delay or irregularity that may be caused to persons or property however caused or arising during their tour. It is the passengers responsibility to make sure that travel documents are in order and that they are in compliance with current government requirements. The right is reserved to modify the itinerary including hotels/tours mentioned in any way considered necessary or desirable. Any extra cost pertaining to this change must be paid by the passenger. The right is also reserved to withdraw any tour. The transportation companies or firms concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their aircraft or conveyance. The passage contract issued by the carriers concerned shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies or firms and the purchases of these tours. Cruise in Style reserves the right to alter itinerary for the safety of tour members whichever way deemed necessary. |
