Holland America's extensive program of shore excursions has been specially prepared to enhance your enjoyment of your cruise by offering you opportunities to see the highlights of each port. Your shore excursions are booked directly with Holland America Line. You can reserve your excursions in advance online at www.hollandamerica.com approximately sixty days prior to the cruise or you can visit the shore excursions deck after boarding the ms Veendam. Current prices and descriptions for all excursions are also available on www.hollandamerica.com.

New York City
Excursions  

Lower Manhattan Sightseeing and Airport Transfer
Transfer to New York Airports

Newport, Rhode Island
Excursions  

Beechwood Mansion & Ocean Drive
Colonial Newport Walking Tour
Doris Duke's Rough Point Estate
Grand Mansions of Newport
Green Animals & Blithewold
Life in the Gilded Age--Behind the Scenes at the Elms
Newport Cliff Walk & the Breakers
Rose Island Lighthouse & Harbor Cruise
Scenic Newport
The Vanderbilt's Newport

Boston, Massachusetts
Excursions  

Historic Boston & Cambridge

Enjoy a full day tour to historic Boston and Cambridge. En route, snap a photo of America's oldest commissioned warship, the USS Constitution, launched in 1797 and nicknamed Old Ironsides. Enjoy many of Boston's historic highlights as you drive past the Public Garden with its century-old swan boats and, entering Old Boston, visit the Old North Church, where Revere ordered two lanterns hung to signal "One if by land, two if by sea." Follow the Freedom Trail past the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House, whose cornerstone was laid by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere in 1795, King's Chapel Burial Ground, and the Old South Meeting House where colonists gathered on the eve of the Boston Tea Party. Continue past the Old State House and site of the Boston Massacre. See the balcony from which the Declaration of Independence was read on July 18, 1776. At Quincy Market in Faneuil Hall, you will have approximately two hours to purchase lunch on your own at one of the many restaurants, and for additional independent sightseeing. Your scenic drive continues through Boston's Back Bay district and along Newbury Street. Cross the Charles River to Cambridge to see New England-style red brick buildings, cafés and book stores. Disembark your coach in Harvard Square and stroll past the hallowed halls of America's oldest and most prestigious university before a one-hour drive back to Gloucester.

Bar Harbor, Maine
Excursions  

A Walk in the Park (Ocean Trail Hike)
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park & Carriage Ride
Acadia National Park & Rustic Lobster Bake
Bar Harbor Guided Bicycle Tour
Best of Both Worlds
Cadillac Mountain & Lunch at Jordan Pond House
Coastal Sea Kayaking
Highlights of Bar Harbor & Cadillac Mountain
Spectacular Gardens of Acadia
Step Back in Time: A Victorian Walking Tour
The Ultimate Island Experience-A Private Luncheon at Frenchman's Bay

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Excursions  

Garden & Garrisons--A Relaxed Walking Tour
Halifax Off-Roading Adventure
Halifax by Trolley
Halifax-A Horse-Drawn Trolley Tour
Haunted Halifax
High Tides & Fine Wines
Historic Halifax by Amphibious Harbor Hopper
Hop On Hop Off Tour
Lunenburg & Mahone Bay with Halifax Highlights
Nova Scotia Coastal Escape Sea Kayaking
Nova Scotia Flightseeing Air Tour
Peggy's Cove & Lobster Lunch
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse Route
Queen's Shilling Interactive Tour
Soldier for a Day Interactive Tour
Tea at the Halifax Citadel
The Heart of Halifax--A Historic City Tour
Titanic Tour: the Halifax Connection

Charlottetown, Prince Edwards Island
Excursions  

Biking on the Confederation Trail
Charlottetown City Tour
Charlottetown by Harbor Hippo
Charlottetown by San Francisco Trolley
Confederation Bridge--the Gateway Experience
Dalvay by the Sea
Island Drive & Anne of Green Gables
Sea Kayaking
The Charlottetown Story: A Walking Tour

Quebec
Excursions  

A Taste of Old Québec: Walking & Wine Tasting
Best of Québec & Countryside with Lunch
Bike Adventure to Montmorency Falls
Canyon Ste-Anne & Winery
City Tour & Montmorency Falls
City Tour of Old & New Quebec
Gourmet Dinner at the Chateau Frontenac
Historic Walk & Horse Carriage Ride
Horseback Riding
Montmorency Falls & Island of Orléans
Progressive Dinner in Old Quebec
Quebec City Walking Tour with Tea at the Chateau Frontenac
Rafting Ride on the Jacques Cartier River
Romantic Quebec City Tour by Caleche
St Lawrence Grand Tour & Lunch
Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré & Montmorency Falls

Montreal
Excursions  

Province City Tour of Old & New Montreal and Airport Transfer
Province City Tour of Old & New Montreal to Airport
Transfer to Montreal Airport