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Holland America Line Signature of Excellence

The award winning 5 star luxury cruise line has introduced a new program to keep up with the times, spending millions on the "Signature of Excellence" scheme to enhance the fleet. The program aims to enhance the fleet's guest accommodations, dining service, and state-of-the-art facilities and public rooms, and enrichment programs.


$225 million worth of new "Signature of excellence" amenities, have been implemented to enhance your holiday experience. These include: -

         

 

       
In your stateroom -
  • More Oceanview cabins now have balconies. Complimentary fresh fruit basket in every stateroom. Use of exclusive Neptune Lounge and personal Concierge service for Penthouse Verandah and Deluxe Verandah Suite Guests.   
  • High quality cotton bed linens
  • large fluffy towels/ deluxe bathrobes
  • Lighted Make-up mirrors  
  • Flat-screen TV's
  • Complimentary fruit basket
       

Explorations Café

  • Powered by The New York Times, has a coffee shop environment where you can enjoy fresh pastries and favourite espresso drink whilst browsing through more than 2,000 books, an range of music listening stations, and an internet Centre.
  • Destination related information provided by The New York Times  
  • Crossword puzzles and large jigsaw puzzle tables
  • Guest Lecturers and discussions on history, culture and cuisine of ports of calls
       

Award-winning Greenhouse Spa & Salon.

  • Tranquil Asia-inspired treatment rooms. Jacuzzi, hot tub, sauna, steam room. Two outsoor pools, one with sliding glass roof. Fitness Centre.
  • Dry float suite with massage option
  • Thermal suites with hydro-therapy poo, heated ceramic lounges and in-suite showers
  • New relaxation area
  • New Manicure and pedicure area
  • Lifestyle Fitness Center with Yoga & Pilates
       

Pinnacle Grill Experience

  • Intimate, reservations – only dining featuring Sterling Silver Beef and fresh seafood. Extensive wine list featuring many selections rated “Excellent” by Wine Spectator. Features distinctive Bulgari china and elegant Riedel stemware
  • All-white table linens and new main course plates in the main dining room
  • One-on-one service in main dining room
  • Made-to-order dinner entrees and table-side waiter service in Lido's casual dining alternative              
        

A Culinary Arts Centre

  • Presented by Food & Wine magazine, A theatre style setting with state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen
  • Mulitple Plasma screen (so you can even watch the demonstration from the comfort of your own stateroom)
  • Wine and cheese experts hosting special tasting sessions
  • Cooking demonstrations and cooking classes with award winning chefs
  • Question and answer sessions, market tours in ports of calls
            Club HAL amenities for ages 3+. 
  • Club HAL: - Kids ages 3-7, activities include: indoor games, arts & crafts, ice-cream parties, bingo, pirate treasure hunts and many more.
  • Tweens: ages 8-12 activities include: Dusco parties, learn golf putting, on-deck sport events and shore activities.
  • The Loft and The Oasis Teens age 13-17 activities include: Teen disco, video games, bingo, movies, talent shows.
 
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