38 Night - Trans-Ocean (Trans-Pacific)

	Sail Date:	01/04/08
	Cruise Line:	Holland America
	Ship Name:	ms Amsterdam
	Departure Port:	Ft. Lauderdale

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Ship: ms Amsterdam

Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the flagship ms Amsterdam sets the standard for our fleet of five-star cruise ships. As the third ship bearing the name of the Dutch capital in the line's more than 130-year history, the ms Amsterdam blends the very latest in shipbuilding technology with the artistry, personalized touches, and superior service that has made Holland America Line one of the highest-rated cruise lines in the world. Traveling aboard her is world-class cruising at its finest.

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Ship Highlights

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Deck Plans

Cruise Itinerary

 Day 1 - Ft. Lauderdale

Known as the "Venice of America," Fort Lauderdale has 165 miles of canals that wind through this waterfront city. With plenty of sun and sand, you'll find the beaches inviting and only minutes from elegant shops and championship golf courses. After dark, the town offers many five-star restaurants and exciting nightclubs, all set in a lush tropical environment. Read More

 Day 2 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 3 - Grand Cayman

Discovered by Columbus in 1503, these islands are a popular resort and British Crown Colony that still provides travelers with unspoiled beauty. As a destination known for its superb diving opportunies, the Caymans are home to unforgettable ship- wrecks, brilliantly colored fish and Caribbean-clear water. Read More

 Day 4 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 5 - Puerto Limon

Located on Costa Rica's Caribbean shores, Puerto Limon is one of the nations largest cities. Columbus stumbled upon the city in 1502, during his final voyage of discovery. Spanish explorers who followed, mistakenly declared this land to be the "rich coast"; however, little gold was found. Today, the city's riches come in the form of bananas, shipped from Limon to destinations around the world. Read More

 Day 6 - Panama Canal

The Panama Canal was completed in 1914 under the administration of Teddy Roosevelt at a cost of $533 million, requiring 35,000 men and 10 years to build. An engineering marvel, no pumps are used in filling or emptying the locks or "steps" that rise and fall between the two mighty oceans on either side. The Canal saves 13,000 miles of ocean travel around the tip of South America for vessels that traverse the 51.7 mile course. It takes 58 million gallons of water for a single ship to descend the 85 feet from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and takes a mere 8 hours. Read More

 Day 7 - Panama City

Spain settled Panama City in 1519 on the site of an Indian fishing village. Gold and other valuable goods often passed overland through the city to the Caribbean, making Panama a target for thieves. In 1671 British Pirate Henry Morgan tore through town, leaving behind total ruins. Two years later, Panama was rebuilt on a nearby site. The city was still ravaged repeatedly until 1746, when the trade route was changed. Panamas independence came in 1903, and Panama City was declared the capital. After the Panama Canal was completed in 1914, the city became an important international business centre.

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 Day 8 - Panama City

Spain settled Panama City in 1519 on the site of an Indian fishing village. Gold and other valuable goods often passed overland through the city to the Caribbean, making Panama a target for thieves. In 1671 British Pirate Henry Morgan tore through town, leaving behind total ruins. Two years later, Panama was rebuilt on a nearby site. The city was still ravaged repeatedly until 1746, when the trade route was changed. Panamas independence came in 1903, and Panama City was declared the capital. After the Panama Canal was completed in 1914, the city became an important international business centre.

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 Day 9 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 10 - At Sea

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 Day 11 - At Sea

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 Day 12 - At Sea

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 Day 13 - At Sea

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 Day 14 - At Sea

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 Day 15 - At Sea

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 Day 16 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 17 - Nuku Hiva

Nuku Hiva is the main island in the northern archipelago with the town of Taiohae serving as the administrative and economic centre. It is best known for its Ahuii waterfall in the Hakaui Valley. It is the largest island in the Marquises archipelago. Read More

 Day 18 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 19 - Papeete

The uninhibited waterfront town of Papeete lies on the island of Tahiti, the most magical name in the South Pacific. Spend a day on a palm-fringed beach, visit the Gauguin Museum or tour the lush interior to see the waterfalls. In town, sample boutiques and sidewalk cafes along Boulevard Pomare. Read More

 Day 20 - Papeete

The uninhibited waterfront town of Papeete lies on the island of Tahiti, the most magical name in the South Pacific. Spend a day on a palm-fringed beach, visit the Gauguin Museum or tour the lush interior to see the waterfalls. In town, sample boutiques and sidewalk cafes along Boulevard Pomare. Read More

 Day 21 - Bora Bora

Green volcanic peaks loom out of the Pacific as you approach Bora Bora. It is a view you will never forget. Bora Bora´s name, which means "fleet of canoes with silent paddles" in Polynesian, is both soothing and exotic. Guide your own outrigger canoe to a deserted beach, snorkel in turquoise lagoons, or bike the back roads of this paradise. Read More

 Day 22 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 23 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 24 - Apia

This is the captial of Upolu, the most developed and populous of Western Samoa´s nine islands. Lush and volcanic, the nine islands of Samoa constitute a reef-fringed oasis in the vast Pacific Ocean. One of Apia's greatest attractions is a hotel "Aggie Gray's", immortalized by Michener and frequented by Robert Louis Stevenson, Marlon Brando and Gary Cooper. Other worthy elements include rain forests, waterfalls, craters, blowholes, beaches, and the ever-present fa'a Samoa (the Samoan Way). Read More

 Day 25 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 26 - International Date Line

The International Date Line is an imaginary line on the earth's surface, at approximately the 180th meridian (LONGITUDE). Traveling east across the line, takes the traveler back one day; traveling west, takes the traveler forward one day. Without the International Date Line travelers going westward would discover that when they returned home, one day more than they thought had passed, even though they had kept careful tally of the days. This first happened to Magellan's crew after the first circumnavigation of the globe! Read More

 Day 27 - Nuku'alofa

With a capital whose name translates as 'Abode of Love', there has to be something going on in the Friendly Islands that we don't know about. Most Tongans are warm and welcoming, but it's difficult to see how they could be otherwise when home is a series of lush Pacific islands, bordered by unbelievable beaches, surrounded by coral reefs, basking under a tropical sun. That's hard to beat. Read More

 Day 28 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 29 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 30 - Auckland

New Zealands largest city sprawls over seven volcanos and around two picturesque bays. Aucklands amazing geography and warm, humid climate has inspired a lifestyle thats regularly ranked in the worlds top ten. In just half an hour you can be almost anywhere - sailing to an island, trekking through the rainforest, picnicking on a volcano, sampling wines at a vineyard or wandering a wild, black sand surf beach. Aucklands layout makes it easy to jump quickly from one theme to another. Read More

 Day 31 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 32 - Wellington

With its bay, steep hillsides and cable cars, Wellington may remind you of San Fransciso. Wander through the Alexander Turnbull Library; shop at Lambton Quay; or tour the National Museum and Art Gallery. Read More

 Day 33 - Christchurch

On the east coast of New Zealands south island, Christchurch is the countrys most English city, with its willow-lined River Avon and ivy-covered Gothic buildings. Visit Catherdral Square and the Botanic Gardens, view the Canterbury Plains and stop for a sumptuous Devonshire tea. Read More

 Day 34 - Dunedin

Visit Dunedins Scottish-influenced architecture including Olveston House and Lanarch Castle, the stunning railway station, and more. Or ride the railway to Pukerangi. You can also see the Otago Peninsula with its colonies of penguins and albatrosses. Read More

 Day 35 - Milford Sound

Carved by glacial ice thousands of years ago, Milford Sound is a living travel poster. Sheer granite cliffs rise hundreds of feet above you. White plumed waterfalls tumble from mountain valleys into the gorge. Seals sun themselves on the rock islands and penguins swim in the icy blue water. Read More

 Day 36 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 37 - At Sea

Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.

 Day 38 - Sydney, Australia

The distinctive Sydney Opera House greets you as you enter this most picturesque of harbors. Learn more about the birthplace of Australia with a visit to the historic "Rocks" section, or watch the street performers and shop for "Australiana" at Darling Harbor. Read More

 Day 39 - Sydney, Australia

The distinctive Sydney Opera House greets you as you enter this most picturesque of harbors. Learn more about the birthplace of Australia with a visit to the historic "Rocks" section, or watch the street performers and shop for "Australiana" at Darling Harbor. Read More