Cruise Line: Holland America Line Ship: Oosterdam Region: Atlantic Trans Departs: Oct 05, 2009 From: Venice, Italy

28 Nights

Itinerary

Description

28 Night Cruise sailing from Venice to Ft Lauderdale aboard Oosterdam. 28 Night Cruise sailing from Venice to Ft Lauderdale aboard Oosterdam.

Introducing the ms Oosterdam (pronounced OH-ster-dam), member of the grand Vista-class ships defining the future of cruising. Oosterdam dazzles guests with more of everything they desire in a cruise vacation: More staterooms with verandahs for private sunning, dining and relaxing. More dining choices including an intimate reservations-only restaurant. More ways to relax in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, largest and most luxurious spa in the Holland America fleet.

Venice
St. Mark's Square is Venice s heart, with palatial arcades and charming cafés. Tour the exquisite Doges Palace, once home to the dukes of Venice. Ply the canals in a gondola; shop for exquisite Venetian glass; sip a bicerin at timeless Caffé Florian.

Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is located on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia, positioned at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. It is one of the most prominent tourist resorts, a seaport and the center of the Dubrovnik–Neretva county.

Nicknamed "Pearl of the Adriatic", Dubrovnik is a beautiful medieval walled city which is over 1,000 years old and virtually untouched by the modern world. The same light-coloured stone can be seen in the marble-paved squares, cobbled streets, tall houses, convents, churches, palaces, fountains and museums. The oldest pharmacy in Europe, located in the Friars Minor monastery is a highlight.

Naples
Naples is the largest city in south Italy and one of the most beautiful, particularly around the Bay of Naples. The capital city of Campania, Naples is a sprawling metropolis that was founded by Greeks, enlarged by Romans and as a result is rich in history and stunning architecture. Tourist attractions in Naples include museums, events, festivals, travel, sightseeing and general Naples tourism and tourist information.

Rome
If you were to sum up the city of Rome, Italy in two words, they would be 'busy' and 'historic'. This beautiful city is over 2,700 years old and has become one of the most popular cities in the world. Rome is simply full of history with an enormous amount of spectacular ancient Roman monuments, including the Vatican City, The Forum, from where Julius Caesar once governed ancient Rome, the Colosseum and the ruins of the Circus Maximus, where, if you use your imagination you can almost picture the 200,000 spectators cheering at gladiator fights and other barbaric sporting events. There are also a large number of museums displaying ancient artefacts and countless Rome art galleries, with world-famous paintings and sculptures by artists such as Raphael, Bottecelli, Pinturicchio and Belini, to name but a few.

Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. It is located on the shores of the Mediterranean and enjoys a mild climate all year round.Barcelona is one of Europe’s largest and most successful ports and one of the world’s leading cities in art and architecture.

Malaga
This lovely capital of Spain's Costa del Sol has an ancient history that goes back to Phoenician times. Presiding over the city is the majestic Moorish citadel, the Alcazaba. Visit Pablo Picasso's birthplace in the Plaza de la Merced or some of the beautiful old churches: Sagrario with its 16th century alter and Santiago with its Moorish tower. Venture to hilltop Mijas for an enchanting example of an Andalusian village.

Casablanca
Morocco is located on the westernmost tip of north Africa, bordering Algeria to the east and Mauritania to the south and southeast, the Atlantic ocean to the west and the Mediterranean to the north. Running through the middle of the country is the Atlas mountain range, which leads to the fertile plains and sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast.

Among the most visible aspects of Casablanca are the wide boulevards flanked by white, tall buildings. The streets run out as the leaves of a fan from the Place de Nations Unies. This place is the focal point of downtown Casablanca, and also the point where the modern town meets the medina.

The old city of Casablanca is conveniently located, just off the main town square from where all avenues radiate, and near the sea. The best parts of the old city is made up of shopping areas, where all types of products are sold, and you should not either miss out on the less visited quarters, the areas where people live, where colours and shapes and curves brings you far away from elegance of downtown Casablanca.

Ft Lauderdale
Port Everglades, the port for Fort Lauderdale is the world's premier cruise port with more home-ported ships and cruise lines than any other port in the world.

The City of Fort Lauderdale boasts more than seven miles of sparkling beaches that offer residents and visitors recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. The City’s award-winning wavewall and signature beachfront promenade highlight Fort Lauderdale’s world famous coastline, which is punctuated by an array of shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and entertainment venues. Beachgoers can participate in a wide range of activities from boating, wind surfing, jet skiing and volleyball to snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and rollerblading.

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