Holland America Line - 2007 Europe Cruise Specials

Book by 31 December 2006 and save up to $1,710 per person

Travel the World has announced an extended booking date for its 2007 Europe Early Advantage Specials on the premium Holland America Line. The cruise-only specials are available on new bookings made before 31 December 2006 on nine Europe itineraries covering spectacular Mediterranean ports in Italy, Spain, Portugal and France as well as the stunning Scandinavian peninsula and across the Atlantic to New York, New York!

Save as much as AU$1,710 per person, twin share on the early bird specials, with cruise-only prices starting from AU$2,361 per person, twin share.

The specials are available on Holland America Line’s most popular itineraries and on four of its luxury fleet; the 1,918 passenger ms Westerdam; the medium size ms Rotterdam and ms Veendam, and the smaller ms Prinsendam, which accommodates 793 passengers.

2007 Europe Early Advantage Specials

Athens to London cruise from AU$3,889

This 16-night cruise departs Athens on 14 May 2007 and sails to Turkey, Libya, Italy, Monaco, France, Spain and Portugal before arriving in London. Travelling on the 1,316 passenger ms Rotterdam, you’ll enjoy state of the art facilities including spacious accommodation, salon, gym and spa services and exceptional dining. Cruise-only prices start at AU$3,889 per person, twin share for a large outside stateroom, a saving of AU$1,336. Verandah suites start at AU$6,502 per person, twin share.

\London to Copenhagen cruise from AU$3,000

Departing London on 30 May 2007, the ms Rotterdam will take you to the best of the Baltic, visiting Norway, Germany, Estonia, Russia, Finland and Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark. The 12-day cruise starts at just AU$3,000 per person, twin share for an outside stateroom – a saving of $1,474 per person. Enjoy the reverse journey from Copenhagen to London on 10 August 2007 with prices starting from AU$2,638 per person, twin share for an Inside Stateroom.

Rotterdam to Copenhagen cruise from AU$2,694

The 12-night voyage from Rotterdam, The Netherlands to Copenhagen, Denmark includes eight ports. Among these; Norway, Germany, Estonia, Russia, Finland and Sweden. ms Rotterdam departs on 29 July 2007, with cruise-only prices starting at AU$2,694 for an inside stateroom and $2,916 for a large outside stateroom. Or, enjoy the reverse journey, departing Copenhagen on 11 June 2007.

Venice to Venice cruise from AU$2,361

A true Italian experience awaits you on the Venice to Venice cruise, departing 29 April 2007. The 10-night cruise visits Sicily, Rome, Florence and Naples in Italy, as well as Monaco, Corsica and Croatia. You will love the 1,258 passenger ms Veendam, which also features the latest in cruising thanks to the fleet’s Signature of Excellence upgrade. Cruise only prices start at AU$2,361 per person, twin share for an inside stateroom, AU$2,638 per person for a large outside stateroom and AU$4,168 for a veranda suites – a saving of $1,625 per person!

Copenhagen to New York cruise from AU$4,445

Venture from Europe to North America, on an 18-night cruise on ms Veendam. Departing Copenhagen, on 22 August 2007, the cruise will take you to ports in Norway, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Greenland and Newfoundland, before arriving in New York. Inside staterooms start at AU$4,445 per person, twin share and outside staterooms are priced from $5,001 per person, a saving of AU$1,405 per person.

Rome to Amsterdam cruise from AU$3,473

For more intimate cruising, board ms Prinsendam in Rome and sail for 14-nights to Amsterdam. Enjoy the best of the Mediterranean as you visit Monaco, La Rochelle and the Channel Islands. Cruise-only prices start at AU$3,473 per person, twin share for a large outside stateroom and AU$4,445 for a veranda suite – a massive saving of $1,710 per person. Prinsendam accommodates 793 guests in luxury staterooms and provides a full range of amenities including three restaurants, two swimming pools, an internet centre, golf center, beauty salon and health spa.

Rome to Rome cruising from AU$2,361

The ms Westerdam will take you to a selection of the most exotic ports in the Roman Empire over 10-nights. Departing Rome on two dates: 30 July 2007 and 19 August 2007, ms Westerdam will call at Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca in Spain; Tunisia and Sicily and Naples in Italy, before returning to Rome. Inside staterooms start from AU$2,361 per person twin share and outside staterooms are priced from $2,889. Verandah suites are also available for $3,293 – a reduction of $1,446 on the standard cruise price.

Holland America Line 2007 Europe Early Advantage cruise-only price includes:

* European Cruise onboard Holland America Line’s ms Rotterdam, ms Veendam, ms Westerdam or ms Prinsendam

* All meals, entertainment and activities whilst cruising

* Non-discountable amount of between AU$347 and AU$493 (taxes are additional)

Holland America Line’s elite feet of shipsoffer the latest facilities to make you feel at home whilst at sea. The recent Signature of Excellence upgrade boasts premium accommodation facilities, an enhanced dining experience and excellence service.

To make your early bird booking today contact Travel the World before 31 December 2006 on telephone 02 8296 7072 or visit the website www.traveltheworld.com.au. Travel the World can also assist with a fly/cruise packages.