Holland America Launches Noordam in February 2006
Roy Witman
September 04, 2007
If you're a cruise lover who is always looking for the newest,
the best and the most exciting, Holland America has a treat for
you. Scheduled for launch on February 22, 2006, Holland's newest
ship - the msNoordam - will be a ship of firsts.
As the first Vista-class vessel in its fleet to sail with a
full-featured complement of Signature of Excellence(r)
enhancements, Noordam is anything but ordinary. In fact, it's
the first of its kind. Just a few of the onboard enhancements
you'll find on Noordam include:
Explorations Café (powered by the New York Times) - This cyber
coffeehouse is complete with espresso bar, over 2000 books,
Discovery Channel programming, Internet stations, music
listening, guest lecturers and more.
Pinnacle Wine Bar - Exclusive to Noordam, the Pinnacle Wine Bar
will offer a tremendous selection of worldwide wines from which
to choose.
Culinary Arts Program - In cooperation with Food & Wine Magazine,
the Noordam will be the first Holland America ship to offer the
Culinary Arts Program. More than 60 world-class chefs and food
experts will offer live cooking demonstrations and intimate
classes in a state-of-the-art show kitchen. In a theater-style
kitchen, famous chefs will offer up to 16 guests the chance to
participate in hands-on classes. The rest of the audience can
look on via large-screen, plasma screens. The classes will also
be broadcast to staterooms for guests who want to view the
demonstrations in the comfort of their cabins.
Gourmet Dining - One of the highlights of any cruise is the food.
Noordam promises not to disappoint. The expanded Pinnacle Grill
will feature five-star, Pacific Northwest fare with four dining
times for the ultimate in convenience and culinary delight.
Kids' & Teens' Programs - More kid-friendly than ever, Noordam
will set the standard with its Club HAL(r) and Loft for Teens
venues. Supervised, age-specific activities will be offered in
Club HAL(r) for children ages 3-12. Art tables, big-screen TVs, a
fun slide, video games, air hockey, Sony Playstations and more
are available in a comfortable, safe setting. Teens are also
addressed aboard Noordam with the introduction of The Loft.
Designed to resemble a New York artist's loft, this teen getaway
lets younger cruisers socialize with those their own age in
complete safety. Music, videos, Internet access, big-screen TVs
and a special teen-only pass to the exclusive Oasis club are
included. While at The Oasis, teens have access to a teen-only
sun deck with cool chairs, a nine-foot waterfall and cave, snack
machines, sound and laser-light shows, luaus, dance competitions
and more.
Exceptional Staterooms - Eighty-seven percent of Noordam's
staterooms offer ocean views. All 924 staterooms feature luxury
accompaniments including Euro-top, plush beds, waffle/terry cloth
robes, DVD players, massage showerheads, professional hair dryers
and more. And the service is - as always - unobtrusive,
attentive and far beyond your expectations.
There's truly more to do and see onboard Noordam than any other
ship in Holland's current fleet. But the main purpose for
choosing a cruise vacation is to explore new destinations.
Noordam whisks you away to exotic ports with familiar names, with
each bearing the distinctive thumbprint of Holland America.
Exciting Destinations
The Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries offer visits to
Holland America's private island Half Moon Cay. Voted "Best
Private Island" by Porthole Magazine four years running, Half
Moon Cay offers exciting, exclusive activities available only to
Holland America's guests.
The Mediterranean is another locale to which Noordam can take
you. The intriguing history, magnificent architecture and
delectable cuisine of Italy, Greece, Turkey and more are featured
as Noordam itineraries.
In Holland America's 130 years of providing refined, exceptional
cruise vacations, there has not been a Vista-class ship as grand
as Noordam. Her legacy has been established even before her
maiden voyage, and she promises to show you the world, as you've
never seen it!
Roy Witman is Vice-President of Cruise Vacation Center at http://www.cruisevacationcenter.com offering the best deals including
European cruises and Alaska cruises. © 2005, All Rights Reserved
the best and the most exciting, Holland America has a treat for
you. Scheduled for launch on February 22, 2006, Holland's newest
ship - the msNoordam - will be a ship of firsts.
As the first Vista-class vessel in its fleet to sail with a
full-featured complement of Signature of Excellence(r)
enhancements, Noordam is anything but ordinary. In fact, it's
the first of its kind. Just a few of the onboard enhancements
you'll find on Noordam include:
Explorations Café (powered by the New York Times) - This cyber
coffeehouse is complete with espresso bar, over 2000 books,
Discovery Channel programming, Internet stations, music
listening, guest lecturers and more.
Pinnacle Wine Bar - Exclusive to Noordam, the Pinnacle Wine Bar
will offer a tremendous selection of worldwide wines from which
to choose.
Culinary Arts Program - In cooperation with Food & Wine Magazine,
the Noordam will be the first Holland America ship to offer the
Culinary Arts Program. More than 60 world-class chefs and food
experts will offer live cooking demonstrations and intimate
classes in a state-of-the-art show kitchen. In a theater-style
kitchen, famous chefs will offer up to 16 guests the chance to
participate in hands-on classes. The rest of the audience can
look on via large-screen, plasma screens. The classes will also
be broadcast to staterooms for guests who want to view the
demonstrations in the comfort of their cabins.
Gourmet Dining - One of the highlights of any cruise is the food.
Noordam promises not to disappoint. The expanded Pinnacle Grill
will feature five-star, Pacific Northwest fare with four dining
times for the ultimate in convenience and culinary delight.
Kids' & Teens' Programs - More kid-friendly than ever, Noordam
will set the standard with its Club HAL(r) and Loft for Teens
venues. Supervised, age-specific activities will be offered in
Club HAL(r) for children ages 3-12. Art tables, big-screen TVs, a
fun slide, video games, air hockey, Sony Playstations and more
are available in a comfortable, safe setting. Teens are also
addressed aboard Noordam with the introduction of The Loft.
Designed to resemble a New York artist's loft, this teen getaway
lets younger cruisers socialize with those their own age in
complete safety. Music, videos, Internet access, big-screen TVs
and a special teen-only pass to the exclusive Oasis club are
included. While at The Oasis, teens have access to a teen-only
sun deck with cool chairs, a nine-foot waterfall and cave, snack
machines, sound and laser-light shows, luaus, dance competitions
and more.
Exceptional Staterooms - Eighty-seven percent of Noordam's
staterooms offer ocean views. All 924 staterooms feature luxury
accompaniments including Euro-top, plush beds, waffle/terry cloth
robes, DVD players, massage showerheads, professional hair dryers
and more. And the service is - as always - unobtrusive,
attentive and far beyond your expectations.
There's truly more to do and see onboard Noordam than any other
ship in Holland's current fleet. But the main purpose for
choosing a cruise vacation is to explore new destinations.
Noordam whisks you away to exotic ports with familiar names, with
each bearing the distinctive thumbprint of Holland America.
Exciting Destinations
The Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries offer visits to
Holland America's private island Half Moon Cay. Voted "Best
Private Island" by Porthole Magazine four years running, Half
Moon Cay offers exciting, exclusive activities available only to
Holland America's guests.
The Mediterranean is another locale to which Noordam can take
you. The intriguing history, magnificent architecture and
delectable cuisine of Italy, Greece, Turkey and more are featured
as Noordam itineraries.
In Holland America's 130 years of providing refined, exceptional
cruise vacations, there has not been a Vista-class ship as grand
as Noordam. Her legacy has been established even before her
maiden voyage, and she promises to show you the world, as you've
never seen it!
Roy Witman is Vice-President of Cruise Vacation Center at http://www.cruisevacationcenter.com offering the best deals including
European cruises and Alaska cruises. © 2005, All Rights Reserved
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