<p>In winter 2011, Holland America Line's <em>ms Maasdam</em> will sail a new, 45-day "Atlantic Adventurer" voyage that touches from the sun-kissed beaches of the <span class="xn-location">Caribbean</span> to historical and cultural locales throughout <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> and northern <span class="xn-location">Africa</span>.</p>
<p>Cruising roundtrip from <span class="xn-location">Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</span>, <em>Maasdam</em> departs <span class="xn-chron">Oct. 28, 2011</span>, and heads to the Mediterranean at a less crowded and pleasant time of the year.</p>
<p>"This  cruise showcases the best of Holland America Line, from our relaxing  days at sea to calling at some of the most beautiful, enriching and  popular ports in the world," said <span class="xn-person">Richard D. Meadows</span>,  CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for  Holland America Line. "By going to these areas at a less-crowded time of  the year, our guests will get to see a wonderful side of <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> and have more freedom to explore the sights the region has to offer."</p>
<p>The Atlantic Adventurer voyage begins with calls in the <span class="xn-location">Caribbean</span> at Tortola and <span class="xn-location">St. Maarten</span> before setting off across the Atlantic. After several leisurely days at  sea, the ship stops at the Canary Islands where guests can explore <span class="xn-location">Santa Cruz</span> de Tenerife, the largest island of the Spanish archipelago. <em>Maasdam</em> also will call at <span class="xn-location">Santa Cruz</span> on the island of La Palma and Arrecife on Lanzarote, which is home to Mount Teide, the third-largest volcano in the world.</p>
<p><em>Maasdam </em>then makes its way to <span class="xn-location">North Africa</span> to call at exotic <span class="xn-location">Casablanca, Morocco</span>, and then on to historical <span class="xn-location">Gibraltar</span> before arriving at Almeria, <span class="xn-location">Spain</span>,  where guests can visit nearby Granada, home to the astonishing  Alhambra. The Spanish segment continues with an overnight call at  Barcelona and a stop at Palma de Mallorca, before arriving in <span class="xn-location">Italy</span>.</p>
<p>After a stop at popular Civitavecchia (<span class="xn-location">Rome</span>), the ship visits <span class="xn-location">Sorrento</span> and <span class="xn-location">Naples</span> &mdash; where guests overnight and can tour historic Pompeii or the trendy Isle of Capri. <em>Maasdam</em> continues on to Palermo, <span class="xn-location">Sicily</span>, and Cagliari, <span class="xn-location">Italy</span>. The ship then returns to <span class="xn-location">Morocco</span> and <span class="xn-location">Spain</span>, calling at Tangier and Cadiz (<span class="xn-location">Seville</span>), respectively, before exploring <span class="xn-location">Portugal</span> with calls at Portimao and <span class="xn-location">Lisbon</span>, where guests can enjoy an overnight stay.</p>
<p>Following  a stop at Funchal, with an overnight on the fragrant and floral island  of Madeira, the ship embarks on its return home, crossing the Atlantic  Ocean and visiting award-winning Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's  private Bahamian island, before arriving back in <span class="xn-location">South Florida</span>.</p>
<p>For  guests with less time on their hands, the Atlantic Adventurer itinerary  can be broken into two shorter segments: a 23-day itinerary that starts  at <span class="xn-location">Fort Lauderdale</span> and disembarks at Civitavecchia (<span class="xn-location">Rome</span>), <span class="xn-location">Italy</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Nov. 20</span>; and a 22-day voyage from Civitavecchia back to <span class="xn-location">Fort Lauderdale</span>, concluding <span class="xn-chron">Dec. 12</span>.</p>
<p>Carrying 1,258 guests, <em>Maasdam</em> offers an intimate and elegant experience and is ideal for longer,  in-depth explorations. On board a wide array of activities are available  on the relaxing days at sea. Guests can attend a cooking demonstration  in the Culinary Arts Center, learn how to share their vacation photos in  the Digital Workshop powered by Windows&reg;, listen to music or surf the  Internet in the Explorations Cafe powered by "The <span class="xn-org">New York Times</span>,"  indulge in a rejuvenating treatment at the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, or  attend one of the many on-board lectures, classes and events throughout  the day. Guests on this voyage will enjoy recent Signature of  Excellence enhancements, including the specialty bar concept, Mix and  the glamorous Showroom at Sea.</p>
<p>Rates for the full voyage start at <span class="xn-money">$4,199</span> per person, double occupancy. Fares for the shorter segments start at <span class="xn-money">$2,299</span> for the 23-day sailing and <span class="xn-money">$1,999</span> for the 22-day itinerary. For more information, consult a professional travel agent, call <span class="skype_pnh_print_container">1-877-SAIL-HAL</span><span class="skype_pnh_container"><span class="skype_pnh_mark"> begin_of_the_skype_highlighting</span>&nbsp;<span class="skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common"><span class="skype_pnh_left_span">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="skype_pnh_dropart_span"><span class="skype_pnh_dropart_flag_span" style="background-position: -4499px 1px ! important;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="skype_pnh_textarea_span"><span class="skype_pnh_text_span">&nbsp;&nbsp;1-877-SAIL-HAL</span></span><span class="skype_pnh_right_span">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span>&nbsp;<span class="skype_pnh_mark">end_of_the_skype_highlighting</span></span> (<span class="skype_pnh_print_container">877-724-5425</span><span class="skype_pnh_container"><span class="skype_pnh_mark"> begin_of_the_skype_highlighting</span>&nbsp;<span class="skype_pnh_highlighting_inactive_common"><span class="skype_pnh_left_span">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="skype_pnh_dropart_span"><span class="skype_pnh_dropart_flag_span" style="background-position: -4499px 1px ! important;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span class="skype_pnh_textarea_span"><span class="skype_pnh_text_span">&nbsp;&nbsp;877-724-5425</span></span><span class="skype_pnh_right_span">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span>&nbsp;<span class="skype_pnh_mark">end_of_the_skype_highlighting</span></span>) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.</p>
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<p>Holland <span class="xn-person">America Line</span>'s  fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises 354 ports in 98  countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 110-day itineraries  visit all seven continents and highlights include <span class="xn-location">Antarctica</span>, <span class="xn-location">South America</span>, <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>/<span class="xn-location">New Zealand</span> and <span class="xn-location">Asia</span> voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the <span class="xn-location">Caribbean</span>, <span class="xn-location">Bermuda</span>, <span class="xn-location">Alaska</span>, <span class="xn-location">Mexico</span>, <span class="xn-location">Canada</span>/New England, <span class="xn-location">Europe</span> and Panama Canal.</p>
<p>Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than <span class="xn-money">$525 million</span>,  that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food &amp; Wine  magazine &mdash; a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60  celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking  demonstrations and classes &mdash; Explorations Cafe powered by The <span class="xn-org">New York Times</span>,  Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all  new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top  Mariner's Dream Beds.</p>
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