THE PURCHASE OF TRIP CANCELLATION, TRAVEL ACCIDENT, AND BAGGAGE INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
There are many uncertainties and unforeseen circumstances involved in our world.  We therefore strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. This provides coverage in the event prepaid payments are forfeited due to your trip having to be canceled because of unforeseeable sickness, injury or death to you, a family member, or a traveling companion.  It also provides coverage if there were to be a default on the part of the cruise line.  In addition, it will provide coverage for travel accidents, baggage loss or damage, and medical evacuation.  This insurance coverage is available at a rate which varies by your age and the cost of your cruise.  FOR SPECIFIC RATE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE THE Access America "Trip Assist Plus" flyer which is enclosed with this brochure.  You will be completely covered, waiving all pre-existing conditions, only if the insurance is purchased at the time of deposit.  Please complete the section on the registration form regarding insurance.  We cannot accept your registration unless this is completed and signed.

CABIN

Your cabin will be modern and cheery whether you choose a more economical inside cabin or a room with a view.  You can even have your own private balcony if you choose, or a penthouse suite.  Each cabin has two lower beds (which can be arranged into a Queen or King bed), a TV, safe and bathroom with a shower and/or tub.  Cabins which are designed for the physically challenged are also available. 

COSTS

Other cabin categories are also available, including the penthouse suite (call for pricing).  Rates are per person, cruise only.  If you are a single and would like to share a cabin, we can assist you with finding a roommate. Single rates are estimated to be 150% for category L to E and 190% for verandahs and suites.  The rate for the third person in the cabin is $995 for any category chosen.  Port charges, government fees and taxes estimated at $372.21 per person are additional.  Other items not covered in the cruise cost are kit fees for each class, plus items of a personal nature such as photographs, laundry, massage, as well as shore excursions, alcoholic beverages, sodas, or tipping. Holland America applies a service charge for tipping to your account on board at the rate of $10 per guest per day.  All service personnel on board receive gratuities from this service charge, so no additional tipping is necessary except for bar drinks and spa services which have "as-you-go" service charges added separately.

IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
A passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your return date is required for travel.  Non-US citizens must have a valid passport and any necessary visas.  Legal names must be correct on all documents.  Lack of proper ID will result in denial of embarkation, therefore all passengers are responsible for necessary identification.  If you have access to the internet, the following website offers excellent information regarding applying for and renewing passports: http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html. If you need to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate: http://www.vitalchek.com is a helpful website.

What to Wear

Being casual and comfortable is a part of life on the ms Ryndam.  Weather along the Pacific Coast and the Sea of Cortez will be warm and sunny during the day and possibly cool in the evenings.  You will need sweaters and a jacket for both cool weather and potential rain.  (A sweater may also be desired for comfort in the air conditioned public areas.)  The temperature in each cabin is individually controlled for your own comfort.  There are three formal nights (black tie not required, but suit and tie for gents), and other nights are informal or casual nights.  We will have early dining reserved for the group. If you don¡¦t want to participate in the formal nights, you have the option of dining casually on the Lido deck.

Air Travel

TRAVEL TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Air transportation is available through Holland America Line.  The airfare is by city and will be quoted at the time of reservation.  Those who purchase their air along with their cruise will be provided with transfers from the airport to the cruise ship and back.  Air schedules will not be available from the cruise line until January 2008.  If you would like to request a specific airline or air itinerary, you may do so for an additional fee.  Pre and post-cruise packages are available at an additional cost from Holland America Line for those who would like to arrive in San Diego a day or two early or stay after the cruise.  We will also offer custom hotel packages and touring both before and after the cruise; those details will be mailed to you at a later date.  We can also arrange airline tickets and other personalized travel.

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