Overview Whether you seek Italian enchantment, an Aegean odyssey, or an exploration of the Mediterranean's ancient empires and romantic Rivieras, this itinerary delivers it all! Not only is this our largest Mediterranean cruise ever it's packed with the people, places and great RSVP events that will make your vacation memorable.
Venue Defining the future of cruising, the ms Westerdam is the third in the Holland America line of grand Vista-class ships. Westerdam dazzles guests with more of everything they desire on a cruise ship: more staterooms with verandahs for private dining, sunning and relaxing; more dining choices from fancy dress-up dinners to casual pool-side dining; more ways to be pampered in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, the largest and most luxurious spa in our fleet. This spectacular cruise ship delights guests with an unforgettable onboard experience.
Day
Location
Arrive
Depart
Thursday, August 9
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
5:00 PM
Friday, August 10
Naples, Italy
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Saturday, August 11
Messina, Sicily
7:00 AM
5:00 PM
Sunday, August 12
Corfu, Greece
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
Monday, August 13
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 14
Venice, Italy
12:00 NOON
Wednesday, August 15
Venice, Italy
1:00 PM
Thursday, August 16
At Sea
Friday, August 17
Valetta, Malta
7:00 AM
5:00 PM
Saturday, August 18
Salerno, Italy
12:30 PM
9:00 PM
Sunday, August 19
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
7:00 AM
*Itinerary subject to change
Ship Highlights Defining the future of cruising, the ms Westerdam is the third of Holland America's Vista-class ships. Westerdam dazzles guests with more of everything they desire on a cruise ship: more staterooms with verandahs for private dining, sunning and relaxing; more dining choices from fancy dress-up dinners to casual pool-side dining; more ways to be pampered in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, the largest and most luxurious spa in our fleet. This spectacular cruise ship delights guests with an unforgettable onboard experience.
Activities
The list of activities available on our Big Ship
vacations could keep you going 24 hours a day.
The variety is sure to please, we've got something
for everybody. And if you're concerned you
might get a little claustrophobic with so many
people and so much to do, you can rest assured
knowing these Big Ships have plenty of space
to get away from it all and enjoy some down
time.
Check back to learn more about the activities available aboard this very special cruise. We'll add additional detail as it becomes available.
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Category
Description
Standard Rate USD
Availability
PENTHOUSE VERANDAH SUITE
Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Category: PS
* 1318 sq. ft. with verandah.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All G-category staterooms have a partial sea view. All GG-category staterooms have fully obstructed views. All H- & HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views.
Category C, D, DD, E, F, G, GG,H, HH
* 185 sq. ft.
Additional Terms, Fees, Conditions and Information
Thirds & Fourths: $645. Add a third or fourth person to your room for $645 per person plus fees and gratuities.
Rates are subject to change up to confirmation
All prices are per person and do not include airfare.
Additional fees. Port & miscellaneous fees: $240. Pre-paid Gratuities: $110. These fees are charged only once if you are booking a single.
ID Requirements All guests require a valid passport at the time of departure. The guest has sole responsibility for determining his or her immigration requirements and obtaining appropriate documentation, including but not limited to visas, passports, etc. Boarding will be denied for failure to possess the appropriate immigration documentation.
Single Supplement Single cabins may be booked and are twice the per person double rate.
Room Share Program is on limited availability and is offered on a smoking/non-smoking basis only.
What's Included The price of your trip includes accommodations
on the ship for ten nights, all meals, room service,
basic beverages (coffee, tea and iced tea), all
entertainment and RSVP activities.
What's Not Included The price of your trip does not include airfare,
transfers, shore excursions, alcoholic beverages,
soft drinks, some specialty coffee drinks,
spa treatments. Port taxes and gratuities are
not included in the price of the trip but have
already been added to your reservation as reflected
on your invoice.
All information is subject to change without notice.
Waitlist If the category you'd like to book is
waitlist only you have two options: (1) Confirm another category and waitlist
for the category you desire. If that
category doesn't come available you will
be responsible for the category you confirmed. (2) Put in a waitlist-only request.
Simply complete the RSVP Reservation
Request form, which can be downloaded
from our website. Fill in all the information
including the payment section. Submit
this to your travel agent.
Port of Embarkation / Disembarkation Information coming soon.
Special Needs If you have any medical and or mobility needs, specific dietary requirements, ASL (American Sign Language) needs or other requests, please advise us of this information as soon as possible but no less than 90 days prior to trip departure.
Reservation Request Form Each RSVP guest needs to complete a Reservation Request Form, which you can download directly from our website. It's important that you read, sign and return these forms within your option period to confirm your reservation. If you change your form of payment we will need a new Reservation Request Form with your name and the new credit card information.
Travel Documents Your travel documents, which include cruise tickets, packing lists, and other specific information pertaining to your trip, will be sent approximately one month prior to departure. For those clients outside the U.S. and Canada, RSVP and Happy Gay Travel will email your confirmation and all travel documents will be pier pick-up.
Air, Hotel and Extras
Happy Gay Travel will send you a port city document including hotel information, links to gay sites, lings to tourist sites and other valuable city and gay information.
Places to Stay Information coming soon.
When you book with Happy Gay Travel you get more for the same price!
We will send you a port city document including hotel information, links to gay sites, links to tourist sites, and other valuable city and gay information. Our clients have complimented us on this information.
A Tips and Tricks document with over 13 pages of valuable Travel & Packing information. This has saved our clients time and money.
We provide friendly people with years of traveling experience who love to talk about travel. Someone who has been on many all gay Atlantis and RSVP cruises and all over Europe. And we will give you an unbiased opinion.
We will help you select a good cabin to meet your expectations utilizing years of cruising experience.
We Offer air fare suggestions upon request.
We will monitor and status any wait list for cruises and events.
We offer a more extensive cabin share program where you can talk with potential cabin mates.
