Name: 7 Day Viking Sagas
Brand: Holland America Line
SKU: 37795
Price: 1599 USD
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Explore and book Holland America Line 7 Day Viking Sagas on the Rotterdam departing from Rotterdam, The Netherlands on Sep 14, 2024 and ending in Stavanger, Norway on Sep 21, 2024 Sail to Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Oslo, Norway, Kristiansund, Norway, Skjolden, Norway, Stavanger, Norway

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

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Rotterdam is a bustling port city renowned for its modern architecture and vibrant cultural scene. Visitors can marvel at the innovative design of the Cube Houses, explore the extensive art collections at the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum, and take in panoramic views from the Euromast Tower. The city's dynamic waterfront, bustling markets, and diverse culinary offerings make it a lively and exciting destination. Rotterdam showcases the cutting-edge side of Dutch urban life.

Oslo, Norway

The Best of Oslo
A Taste of Oslo
Norwegian Explorers
Discover Oslo on Foot with Ice Bar
Scenic Oslo
Highlights of Oslo

Scenic Cruising Oslofjord (cruising Only)

Kristiansund, Norway

This coastal town boasts a rich maritime heritage and is known for its opera festival, distinctive architecture, and the 'Atlantic Road' drive. Kristiansund is a mix of cultural events and stunning Norwegian coastal beauty.

Stavanger, Norway

A fusion of natural wonders and urban energy, Stavanger is the gateway to Norway's fjords. The old town, with its white wooden houses, adds a touch of historic charm.

Skjolden, Norway

Scenic Cruising Sognefjord (cruising Only)

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7 Day Viking Sagas

Scandinavia

Europe

Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Onboard Shopping

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful. Enjoy the programs listed below and visit our Explorations Central discovery center on board. *

Explorations Central

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event.For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field.

Port to Table

Direct from Beale Street, B.B. King's All Stars bring the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth, enjoy dancing and try specialty cocktails like the Lucille and Rock Me Baby.

B.B. Kings Blues Club

For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more than 120 labels on display — and sample some of the rarest whisk(e)y selections in the world. An interactive menu board and multiple tasting options are designed to identify uniquely personalized flavor profiles for every guest.

Notes

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.

Crow's Nest

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway – your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board.

Tamarind Bar

Enjoy a refreshing drink with a view at the Panorama Bar, overlooking the lively Lido Pool. It's the perfect spot to pair a cocktail with a poolside snack or movie under the stars.



Panorama Bar

Sip on a cool cocktail while basking in the sun and savoring stunning ocean views from the deck lounge chairs. A laid-back vibe with unbeatable scenery.



Sea View Bar

Praised by Condé Nast Traveler for cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan. The menu, which honors the elements of water, wood, fire and earth, features such exotic fare as wok-seared lobster, barramundi (Asian sea bass) in banana leaf and sushi, accompanied by chilled or heated sake. And, try our specialty sushi created in collaboration with Culinary Council member and Master Sushi Chef, Andy Matsuda.

Tamarind

At New York Pizza, choose from a variety of scrumptious, 9-inch, thin-crust pies. Named for New York’s famed five boroughs, our signature pizzas are made to order and topped with only the finest ingredients. Culinary Council member Ethan Stowell has also contributed signature pizza recipes to the menu. Enjoy your pizza by day while overlooking the Lido pool, and into the night. This venue is New York Deli & Pizza on Koningsdam, Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, offering made-to-order deli sandwiches in addition to pizza.

New York Pizza

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinnacle Grill

Named for Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, Rudi’s Sel de Mer is an intimate brasserie featuring classic French dishes reimagined with contemporary flair. Menu selections include whole Dover sole meunière with shaved pink Himalayan sea salt, oysters on the half shell, fruits de mer, and salt-crust baked branzino, as well as favorites such as steak frites, duck cassoulet and coq au vin. Conclude your dinner with a classic dessert and fine French cheeses. Meals at Sel de Mer are half price for kids 12 years old or under, or free when they order from the kids’ menu.

Rudi's Sel De Mer

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

Inspired by Culinary Council® member and world-renowned sushi master, Andy Matsuda, Nami Sushi offers a tempting array of the sushi rolls he’s created. Choose from such delectable selections as Tempura Lobster Roll with soft shell crab tempura; Dragon Roll with tempura shrimp, unagi sauce and avocado; Tsutsumi Roll with snapper, green olive, caper and avocado; Futomoki Roll with crab, yamagobo, avocado and cucumber; Volcano Roll with sesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis; Nigiri sushi with tuna, salmon and ebi shrimp; and more. The word “nami,” Japanese in origin, means “wave” and is an homage to the ocean views you’ll enjoy as you dine on the freshest, tastiest and most inventive sushi at sea.

Nami Sushi

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

We have partnered with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new ways to experience the world's natural wonders. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and the natural world through groundbreaking concerts and films.

BBC Earth in Concert

Feel the rhythm at the Rolling Stone Lounge, where a live band delivers rock, pop, and country hits every night. Grab a drink and hit the dance floor for an unforgettable evening of music and energy.



Rolling Stone Lounge

In an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading center for the performing arts, we proudly present Lincoln Center Stage, showcasing outstanding musicians performing multiple programs of chamber music most evenings, as well as afternoon recitals during leisurely days at sea.

Lincoln Center Stage

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Billboard on Board

Experience world-class entertainment at World Stage, featuring captivating lectures by local experts and thrilling performances from top acts like Step One Dance Company and Cantaré. On select ships, a two-story LED screen enhances the immersive experience.

World Stage

Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time in your stateroom or suite. And aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, watch your favorite stars light up the night on a giant outdoor LED movie screen by the Lido Pool.

Movies On Board

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club Hal

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age; our staff is trained to work with special needs children. Please let us know when booking your reservation.

Special Needs

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Enjoy a game of pickleball on top-deck courts with stunning ocean views. Play casually anytime or join a tournament, with beginner lessons available for newcomers. Complimentary equipment provided, weather permitting.



Pickleball At Sea

Named Rotterdam, our newest cruise ship makes a dazzling debut in the Caribbean this November.  Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining, innovative entertainment, superbly appointed staterooms and suites, the finest service and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of expertise. Music is front and center on Rotterdam and the result is a ship that moves—not only through water, but through the hearts of guests. With world-class dining and the best live music at sea, this new cruise ship creates the soundtrack to the discoveries you’ll make each day.

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Rotterdam

A guided walk through Oslo takes you past historic buildings, cozy cafés and art galleries. In the city's Golden Center, view the splendid monuments and buildings around Karl Johan Street -- the Parliament building, the University, the National Theatre, the Royal Palace and the police horse stables.

A short walk from the pier brings you to the biking center, not far away. Gear up with a bicycle and helmet and listen to some safety instructions before you venture out in the wonderful city of Oslo.Discover many of the major sights in a fun and relaxed way as this approximately three-hour adventure has you cycling along car-free paths, through parks, down hidden back streets and along the fjord. There is plenty of time for stops and pictures, and no specific fitness level is required.

A pleasant sightseeing drive by motor coach takes you through the center of Oslo, past Akershus Fortress, the Parliament Buildings, the Royal Palace, the National Theatre, Oslo's university and the Nobel Institute.

Discover beautiful Oslo on a brief city tour, with your guide pointing out such memorable highlights as the Royal Palace, Town Hall, the National Theatre and the city's modern center of shops and office blocks. Take a 45- to 60-minute walk at Vigeland Park to view the world's largest collection of sculptures executed by one single artist -- Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943).

Departing from the pier, you guide will provide an interesting commentary as you pass Akershus Fortress and the Opera House. You'll take a guided tour of Vigeland Sculpture Park, created and built by Gustav Vigeland. The park is home to 121 sculptured figures together with the landmark 'Monolith', fountain and bridge. Your guide will escort you through the park, and explain the different sculptures and monuments along the way.

Drive through the center of Oslo, passing Akershus Fortress, the Parliament building, Karl Johan Street, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Institute. The amazing Vigeland Sculpture Park was created and completed by one man -- Gustav Vigeland. Centrally placed in the park is the 55-foot-tall monolith, featuring 121 stone figures of men, women and children climbing on top of each other in their struggle for life. Walk with your guide through the park to see more than 150 stone and bronze sculptures, each symbolizing a different stage in the lifespan of mankind.

Your yellow 'bus' starts out on land and takes you on a panoramic drive through the Netherlands' second city. Watch for the highlights, including the modern architecture of the Weena building situated in the business district. This is a splendid example of art-meets-commerce -- a common theme in Rotterdam. View the Café Rotterdam, Schouwburgplein, Kop van Zuid, and Coolsingel with the Town Hall and central Post Office,

Head out on a scenic journey along the IJssel and enjoy the typical Dutch landscape. Your first stop will be as a 17th century Cheese farm in the countryside. Here you will see firsthand how cheese is made and how you can recognize a 'real Gouda cheese'. You will also have an opportunity to sample some of the cheeses.

Discover Rotterdam's cultural and culinary delights on a guided tour of the city by bicycle.

The tulip has become a revered symbol of the Netherlands. Keukenhof town is the middle of the most important bulb-growing area in Holland. Originally, the area surrounding Keukenhof was used for hunting and for collecting herbs for the castle -- hence the name Keukenhof, meaning 'the kitchen garden'.

The windmills of Kinderdijk, built in the 1700s, are collectively a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 19 windmills that remain intact today are lined up along the riverfront, and were used to pump rising water to the canal and thus keep the village dry. Incidentally, the name of this charming village comes from the time of the St Elisabeth flood in 1421, when the villagers found a baby (kind) on the dike (dijk).

The tiny hamlet of Skjolden is the gateway to the ruggedly beautiful Jotunheimen National Park. Covering 1,351 square miles, the park is home to a spectacular landscape of waterfalls, rivers, glaciers and some of the highest peaks in Europe north of the Alps. A great way to see it is with this full-day comprehensive tour. Take in the jaw-dropping scenery, visit two popular attractions and enjoy lunch in this remarkable wonderland.

Leaving Skjolden behind, you'll experience a varied landscape on a panoramic drive along Sognefjord surrounded by lush green views. Then, ascend through the Jostedal Valley with its traditional agricultural scenery.

Set your sights on the panoramic vistas surrounding Skjolden. This three-hour excursion is designed for those who prefer very little walking but want lots of photo opportunities, awe-inspiring scenery, and cool, crisp air.

Experience an exhilarating RIB (rigid inflatable boat) ride through magnificent Lustrafjord. A ten-minute walk brings you to Skjolden's small-boat pier. Meet your guide here and listen to a safety briefing; then, gear up in a survival suit before taking to the water.

Set out from the pier on foot for a walk to the very end of Sognefjord and through the center of Skjolden. This village lies in the very heart of Norway, at the foot of the tallest mountains of Northern Europe -- the Jotunheimen Range.

In 2004, National Geographic Traveler Magazine rated the Norwegian fjords as the 'world's best travel destination', so it it comes as no surprise thatcLustrafjord has a place on many a bucket list. Today, you have a chance to cross it off yours.

A scenic drive takes you over Sognefjell Mountain Pass -- the highest mountain road in Norway at 4,700 feet above sea level. The scenery offers stunning views of the Hurrungane mountain range area, where 27 of the highest peaks in Norway can be found. This is an ancient thoroughfare linking east and west. You'll see old varder -- small stone pyramids or cairns which were used to mark a safe route for those traveling this inhospitable territory on foot or on horseback. The mountain road was first opened to cars in 1938 after approximately 200 unemployed youths worked on it for two summers with simple tools and in harsh weather conditions. The road is closed in winter.

Stavanger, center of the oil industry, is the fourth-largest town in Norway. Situated at the entrance to the Gandsfjord, it is somewhat protected from the North Sea. Stavanger is a charming mix of new and old. Close to the harbor, you'll see the wooden, white-painted houses with tiny gardens. These once belonged to sailors and craftsmen. Your helicopter adventure begins with a drive from the pier to the helipad. After takeoff, you'll head eastward towards Lysefjord, which incises an impressive 30 miles into a mountainous massif. It is considered the wildest, least-accessible fjord in the region, surrounded by cliffs rising steeply from the water and worn down by eons of ice erosion. In a few places along the fjord, there is enough space for small, isolated farms to cling to the cliff-sides.

Your hike to Pulpit Rock takes 1½ to 2 hours each way and passes through a variety of different landscapes, including mountains, forest and marshland with some lovely ponds along the way. The distance to the top is about 2½ miles and climbs 1,100 feet in elevation. The last 600 yards are quite spectacular as you walk along a narrow path with steep cliffs on one side and Lysefjord far below on the other.

Cruise through the Stavanger Archipelago for an overview of how the Norwegians live in this area, with plenty of small idyllic islands and many holiday homes by the sea. A guide will accompany you and point out various attractions along the way.

Stavanger -- Norway's fourth-largest city -- is a charming blend of old and new. Towards the end of the 18th century, Stavanger became a leading commercial and industrial town. The herring fisheries and canneries flourished, as did the shipbuilding industry. Today, the oil industry activities play a leading role in industry and social development both in the town itself and in the surrounding areas.

See the Swords in Rock Monument. It is comprised of three Viking swords forced into the ground, stands more than 30 feet tall, and commemorates the place where Viking King Harald Haarfagre (Fairhair) defeated the last of the regional princes in AD 872 and founded the Kingdom of Norway by uniting the 29 small kingdoms under one crown.

Travel via underwater tunnel to Moster Island -- a bucolic haven of green fields and grazing cows and sheep. Located on Moster Island, Utstein Kloster (monastery) was founded in the 13th century. Take a guided tour of the graceful cloisters and enjoy a music recital in the monastery. Centuries-old beech trees shade the monastery's beautiful grounds. Return to Stavanger, where you have the option of heading directly to the ship by motorcoach or staying in town with your guide to explore the old port's narrow, cobblestone lanes on foot. You will view 18th- and early 19th-century wooden houses along the way.

Your fun, expert-foodie guide takes you on a lovely walk through the heart and soul of Old Stavanger in search of the real flavors of the city. Food samples include canned brisling and smoked salmon at the Breidablikk Museum, fenalår (salted, dried and cured leg of lamb) and herring, coffee, and traditional soft lefse flatbread at the Maritime Museum.

Non-alcoholic beverage package	$8 - $17.95
Alcoholic beverage package	$54.95 - $59.95
Gratuities	$15.50 - $17
Wi-fi internet access	$10 - $20
Specialty dining	Varies
Spa packages & shore excursions	Varies

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7 Day Viking Sagas

7 Day Viking Sagas

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7 Day Viking Sagas

7 Day Viking Sagas

Cruise highlights

Itinerary

Shore excursions

Amenities

About the ship

Rotterdam

Included in your fare

Add-ons

Flights & hotels

Flights

Hotels

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