On May 14, 2014, ms Statendam of the Holland America Line
makes her way north from San Diego, California to her summer home. Statendam
repositioning from Southern California to Vancouver, British Columbia results
in a one of a kind four night Pacific Coastal cruise. Holland America has a
flash special on this cruise right now and an inside stateroom can be had for
as low as $198.34 per person.
The Cruise
MS Statendam embarks from San Diego, California on
Wednesday, May 14 at 4pm for this four night Pacific Coastal cruise. She
arrives at Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday, May 18 at 7am. Along the way,
she makes one stop. The one port of call will have a special place in the
hearts of Denver Broncos fans.
On Saturday, May 17, ms Statendam docks at Port Angeles,
Washington. She remains in port from 2pm until 10pm. Port Angeles is on
Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, within sight of Victoria, British Columbia,
across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Port Angeles is the birthplace and home of
Football Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway.
Between San Diego and Port Angeles, there are two full days
at sea to enjoy the luxury of this Holland America ship as it makes its way up
the Pacific Coast, past California and Oregon.
The Price
Much of this ship is already sold out for this Pacific Coastal
cruise. However, with the latest flash special, an inside stateroom onboard ms
Statendam can be had for as low as $198.34 per person, based on double
occupancy. With the additional $104.72 per person in government fees and taxes,
the lowest priced inside cabin goes for $606.12 for two.
There are limited staterooms available for this cruise. The
ship is small so space is limited right from the start. However, there are
Ocean View cabins still available from $228.17 per person and suites are
available for as low as $397.92 per person. The same $104.72 in taxes applies
to these rates, as well.
The Ship
Built by Fincantieri on Italy’s Adriatic Coast, ms Statendam
has been in service since 1993 and is Holland America Line’s oldest ship
currently sailing the high seas. Statendam is a S Class, or Statendam Class,
ship and is the oldest of four S Class vessels.
This is not a large ship with a gross tonnage of just
55,451. Statendam is 219 metres or 719 feet in length and there are ten decks
accessible to passengers. Capacity is for 1,258 guests and 557 crew members.
MS Statendam will spend the summer exploring Alaska. She
will run seven night, one-way Alaska cruises with Vancouver, British Columbia
and Seward, Alaska as her home ports.
The Small Print
·Because of the nature of last minute deals, the pricing printed here is fleeting and could change at any time.
·Prices are in Canadian dollars.
·Most meals are included in a typical cruise price but DRINKS ARE NOT!
·Also not included are gratuities.
·Cruise pricing does not include air fare, ground transfers and hotel accommodations before and after the cruise.
