12 January 2009

HAL targets first-timers with Eurodam UK departures

First time cruisers are being targeted with a series of Dover departures by Holland America Line flagship Eurodam this summer.

The itineraries range from a two-night Dover to Copenhagen weekend sampler fly/cruise, to a 12-night Collectors Voyage featuring the highlights of the Baltic.

A four-night Dover to Dover "Charms of theChannel" cruise visits Zeebrugge (for Brussels and Bruges), Cherbourg and Guernsey.

The cruises by the 2,104-passenger Signature-class Eurodam - the largest in the HAL fleet - will come a year after the ship’s launch

Early booking rates start at £299 per person for the two-night mini-break departing July 10 (including a flight from Copenhagen to London); £399 for the four-night Dover-Dover cruise departing July 6 and £1,219 for the 12-night Collectors’ Voyage (including a flight from Copenhagen to London).

Managing director UK business Lynn Narraway said: "Holland America Line is committed to expanding its UK business and we are delighted to be partnering with Dover Cruise Port on this programme, which offers a great opportunity for British passengers to experience our "Signature of Excellence" while sailing conveniently from Dover."

by Phil Davies