In the early part of the 17th Century. Henry Hudson set sail from Holland in a tiny ship called "de Lalve Maen." His long voyage across the Atlantic heralded the beginning of Dutch exploration and settlements in the New World. During this century's great era of Transatlantic elegance. Holland America's beloved Knew Amsterdam II (1938-1083) came to represent all the luxury, magnificence and splendor of that time. The emblem shows this famous flagship alongside "de Halve Maen". Together, these two ships symbolize the centuries old seafaring tradition of the Dutch and the long standing friendship between Holland and America.

Holland America Line For over 130 years, Holland America has revealed the world's best-kept secrets to discriminating travelers. Modern, elegant ships filled with flowers and antiques sail the globe in a timeless and refined ambiance. You will consistently receive more than expected like we did. You can see the happy faces of photos in below that's what I would like to show the truth of finest services and beautiful trip that we had in Alaska via Amsterdam Alaska Cruise - Holland America services. And hot hors d'oeuvres, cappuccino, and hand-dipped chocolates are all complimentary and extraordinary desert heaven that the Amsterdam ship's unforgettable services including endless entertainment broad way show, art show, Beautiful flower arrangement workshop, and kind services by the multicultural services.

On August 19th, 2009: was able to trip around the Sitka by bus after Amsterdam let us landed by the tender service. Sitka has many historic sites, including Castle Hill, scene of the official transfer of Alaska to the U.S., and the Russian Bishop's House (1842) and Saint Michael's Cathedral (1844, destroyed by fire 1966, now rebuilt). The Russian Orthodox church: Saint Michael’s Cathedral was a great and beautiful icons are very special and could see the detail of art work and the history of Russian orthodox in Sitka. On a same day, toured around the Rapter Center. The Bold Eagles were beautiful and I must say it looked glowing to me, was able to see many eagles in Alaska. Each year, the Alaska Raptor Center provides medical treatment to 100-200 injured bald eagles and other birds. They release patients back into the wild; some, however, are injured so severely they could not survive in the wild. Alaska is the foremost bald eagle hospital and educational center.

Surely, I highly recommend to all..... incredible sunset time gave me the glorious feeling of blessing by the grace of God ... family and friends are gathering endless blessing together... You have to experience if that is the truth what you see via photos in below....Thanks to Grandma, Myerna and Grandpa, Ed what a surprise treat that we had..."Where is Ledo Deck and looking for the musical high tune of voice "Ice Tea!!! Coffee !!" service. Afraid to wake up my beautiful dream from the cruise service that I had but, I have to move on...."My heart will go on..... on and on" ....

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Holland America Line Amsterdam Alaska Cruise :
August 15 - August 22nd, 2009