Showing posts with label Holland America Line. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holland America Line. Show all posts

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Holland America Line Offers Mexico Cruises to Bahia Magdalena and Santa Cruz Huatulco

Holland America Line introduces two new Mexican Riveria destinations to its 2009 cruises.

Cruise to Bahai Magdalena

The ms Oosterdam begins with seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises departing Saturdays January 3 through February 21, roundtrip from San Diego. Guests visit the popular ports of Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta, plus enjoy scenic cruising through Bahia Magdalena.

Abundant with wildlife, Bahia Magdalena is a breeding ground for migrating gray whales. It is also home to dolphins, sea lions and an amazing array of birds including eagles, pelicans, herons and ibis.

The ms Ryndam sails the same itinerary departing Oct. 10 through Nov. 21. Cruise fares start at $599 per person, double occupancy; taxes and fuel supplement are additional.

Cruise to Santa Cruze Huatuclo, Oaxaca

The ms Ryndam also sails a 12-day Pacific Mexico itinerary departing Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 roundtrip from San Diego. It visits Manzanillo, Acapulco, Santa Cruz Huatulco -- a warm seaside resort also know for its bird-watching opportunities -- Zihuatanejo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.

Starting cruise fares for the nine- to 15-day itineraries range from $999 to $1,499 per person, double occupancy; taxes and fuel supplement are additional.

Recommended reading:
Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Book Your Cruise Early to Avoid Fuel Surcharge Increases

With the rapid rise in oil prices, cruise lines have been forced to pass along these increases to passengers in the form of fuel supplements and surcharges.

The effects of this inflation have been felt for many months now.

In November 2007, Carnival Cruise Line added a fuel supplement of $5 per person per day. That supplement has since risen to $9 for passengers aboard Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, and Yachts of Seabourn.

In December 2007, Norwegian Cruise Line charged $7 per person per day; in May the fuel surcharge rose to $9; in June it was bumped to $11.

Clearly, the trend is up.

To avoid being hit by rising fuel charges, book your cruise vacation as early as possible and lock in today's rates while you still can.

Source: LATimes.com

Recommended reading:
Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships 2010