A Cruise From Hawaii Is A Cruise Of A Lifetime
Oct 27th, 2006 by Hawaii Cruiser
At the end of your voyage, as you cruise from Hawaii to the mainland, you will realize that every part of your vacation was perfect. The crew aboard Holland America’s cruise ship, Zaandam saw to your every need quickly, efficiently and cheerfully. The service, the price, and the amazing Hawaiian scenery make this 15-day trip one of the best Hawaii cruise deals ever.
Your Hawaiian cruise ship begins in San Diego and sails to Hilo, Hawaii – the flowery side of the Big Island. You then visit trendy Lahaina, bustling Honolulu, followed by the rugged black shores of Kona. During the cruise’s many shore excursions, you may opt to go shopping, whale watching, snorkeling, sightseeing, and more.
Zandaam – Offering The Best Hawaii Cruise Deals
Holland America’s Zandaam cruise ship provides its 1,440 guests with the decor, music and cuisine normally found on high-priced Hawaiian liners. A towering three-story atrium is located in the heart of the ship with an impressive 22-ft.-high Baroque-style Dutch pipe organ, inspired by the traditional barrel organs found in the Netherlands.
The roomy cabins with hardwood furniture and quality fabrics make these the finest rooms you’ll see on any Hawaiian cruise. If you have some extra cash, you may splurge for a luxurious suite containing a king-size bed, whirlpool bath, dressing area and verandah plus afternoon hors d’oeuvres, and free dry cleaning. The Verandah mini-suites have a queen-size bed, whirlpool bath, sitting area, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator.
Zandaam’s cuisine is the best of all Hawaiian cruise ships. The Rotterdam Dining Room is an opulent restaurant offering sumptuous five-course dinners with spectacular sea views. The alternative restaurant is the Pinnacle Grill, which offers such culinary delights as Chicken Thai soup, Dungeness crab legs, grilled salmon, and duck breast with pickled Walla Walla onions. And like other cruises, the Zandaam has a place for more casual, laid-back diners called the Lido Restaurant.
As you’re cruising, you’ll want to check out the Ocean Spa – this alone, makes Zandaam among the finest Hawaiian cruises. Here, you’ll find a lavish suite of six treatment rooms with private shower and toilets. Two of the six rooms accommodate wet treatments such as hydrotherapy baths, seaweed wraps and mud.
The gym is full of workout options including 11 treadmills, eight bikes, and several stairsteppers, rowing machines, Cybex weight training machines and free weights. There is also an aerobics area; dual sauna/steam rooms and a jogging track one deck above.
As you get pampered, you’re kids will be busy at Club HAL with crafts, parties, and games for their age groups. The Loft and The Oasis, designed exclusively for teens to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age. And keeping kids and teens busy and happy, and out of trouble during your Hawaiian cruise is quite a bargain.
