Antarctic and South America Explorer

Holland America Line • ms Zaandam Valparaiso - Buenos Aires

January 29 - February 22, 2016 • 25 Days • All Meals

Penguins & Icebergs of Antarctica

Join us and cross that last continent off your bucket list! This outstanding itinerary introduces us to the breathtaking beauty of Patagonia and the incredible scenery of the Antarctic. There is no better way to explore the wonders of Antarctica and South America than in the gracious comfort of Holland America Line’s ms Zaandam, one of the world’s finest cruise ships. Sit back and relax as we voyage to one of the most remote regions of the world!

Patagonia, encompassing the southern tip of the Americas. It is a region of unsurpassed beauty where mountains rise directly from the sea and abounds in unusual flora and fauna; a region of hearty settlers who, for over a century, have survived the harsh winters to enjoy the short pleasant summers.

The real excitement begins as we sail even further south, crossing the Drake Passage to the waters of Antarctica. The Antarctic Peninsula is regarded by many to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We shall spend three glorious days of scenic cruising to see the best the peninsula has to offer. Witness the Danco Coast named after one of its first explorers, the Antarctic Sound with towering icebergs, and the Palmer Archipelago with its numerous islands left untouched by mankind. We sail with hope that we may catch some of the indigenous wildlife amongst the ice and rocky coastline. Don’t forget to bring your camera to this photographers paradise.

This Antarctic and South American itinerary is full of spectacular moments. Breathtaking fjords and glaciers await.

OUR CRUISE SHIP • ms Zaandam

The ms Zaandam is breath taking in every detail, from the truly spacious staterooms to the priceless antiques that line the halls. At 61000 tons, she carries just 1432 guests in truly spacious comfort.

Fifteen different lounges and restaurants are ours to enjoy from the Mondriaan Show Lounge, two decks high and a lounge stage that will fill your evenings with entertainment, to the twin levels of the Rotterdam Dining Room with its grand staircase and floor to ceiling windows. The list goes on - the redesigned Lido for casual breakfasts, lunches and dinners, the full size theatre for first-run movies, a complete casino, card room and numerous intimate lounges for a quiet conversation or a pre-dinner dance. Recent additions to the ship are the beautiful Explorations Café (with its in depth library, internet access and coffee bar), Children’s Zone, and the Culinary Arts Centre (for cooking classes and presentations). Ample deck area, a complete Promenade Deck, two pools and the superb Greenhouse Spa and fitness area are all ours to enjoy.

There need never be a dull moment as we cruise - a host of activities are ours to enjoy, from fashion shows to dance classes and bridge tournaments, from gala evening shows to a quiet piano concert or a first-run movie. Join the morning exercise class, walk the Promenade Deck, enjoy a sauna and massage or relax on deck with a good book and the fresh sea air. The choice is ours as is the enjoyment.

Luxurious accommodations await and each stateroom will feature two lower beds (most of which can convert to a king-size bed), plush pillow top mattresses, fine Egyptian cotton sheets, personal terry cloth bathrobes, a private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning, telephone, multi-channel in-room music and ample closet space, a colour flat screen television and DVD player. All staterooms feature a separate sitting area and vanity and average stateroom size is over 190 square feet, some of the largest in the industry. Most outside staterooms feature picture-window viewing and all feature a bathtub/shower. The deluxe mini-suites feature a private balcony, floor to ceiling windows, mini-bar, whirlpool bath and more.

FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS

1 night in Santiago at Hotel Galerias including breakfast, panoramic city tour and transfer to the ship

21 night cruise on the ms Zaandam, based on sharing a twin bedded stateroom in category selected

Baggage handling shipside

All meals and entertainment on board

Services of our cruise escort and / or cruise director

All gratuities for included shipboard services

All cruise line taxes and fees Air - inclusive rates also include:

Return economy airfare from cities listed

Transfers between airports, hotel and the ship

All related air taxes and current fuel surcharges

Airport transfers in Canada or equivalent value

PORTS OF CALL

Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile: A lush, irresistible tangle of serpentine streets, steep hills and 15 ascensores - ingenious antique trams. About two hours inland, the steeps of the Andes rise up behind Santiago, the country's capital and economic center. Included in your stay will be panoramic city tours of Santiago and Valparaiso, hotel stay with breakfast, and a transfer to the pier.

Puerto Montt, Chile: Gateway to the scenic Lake District, a series of fragrant eucalyptus and pine forests, icy lakes, Bavarian hamlets and luminous snow capped volcanoes.

Castro, Isla Chiloe, Chile: Sixteen wooden churches are clustered around Castro on the island's east coast, each with UNESCO World Heritage status. Traditional palafitos (houses on stilts) dot its shores. To the west, Chiloe National Park is home to foxes, sea lions and otters, and provides unspoiled terrain for horseback riding, sea

CRUISE ITINERARY

Jan 29, Fri Depart Canada

Jan 30, Sat Arrive Santiago, Chile

Overnight at hotel with city tour

Jan 31, Sun Valparaiso, Chile

Transfer to Pier / Embark / Sail 5:00pm

Feb 1, Mon At Sea

Feb 2, Tue Puerto Montt, Chile *

Arrive 8:00am / Sail 5:00pm

Feb 3, Wed Castro, Isla Chiloe, Chile *

Arrive 8:00am / Sail 5:00pm

Feb 4, Thu Puerto Chacabuco, Chile *

Arrive 8:00am / Sail 5:00pm

Feb 5, Fri Chilean Fjords **

Feb 6, Sat Amalia Glacier and Sarmiento Canal **

Feb 7, Sun Strait of Magellan & Cockburn Channel**

Punta Arenas, Chile

Arrive 6:00am / Sail 6:00pm

Feb 8, Mon Glacier Alley **

Ushuaia, Argentina

Arrive 2:00pm / sail 8:00pm

Feb 9, Tue Cape Horn and Drake Passage **

Feb 10, Wed At Sea

Feb 11, Thu The Palmer Archipelago **

Feb 12, Fri Danco Coast **

Feb 13, Sat The Antarctic Sound **

Feb 14, Sun At Sea

Feb 15, Mon Stanley, Falkland Islands, Islas Malvinas *

Arrive 8:00am / Sail 4:00pm

Feb 16, Tue At Sea

Feb 17, Wed Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Arrive 8:00am / Sail 4:00pm

Feb 18, Thu At Sea

Feb 19, Fri Montevideo, Uruguay

Arrive 9:00am / Sail 6:00pm

Feb 20, Sat Buenos Aires, Argentina

Arrive 8:00am / Overnight in Port

Feb 21, Sun Buenos Aires, Argentina

In Port / Disembark / Fly home

** Scenic Cruising * Tenders to Shore

kayaking and fishing. Puerto Chacabuco, Chile: Here in the heart of the Chilean archipelago, discover stunning scenery: dense rain forests, bright-blue lakes and snow-covered mountain peaks.

Punta Arenas, Chile: This remote town, pioneered by Yugoslav settlers and sheep ranchers, sits on rolling hills overlooking the Strait of Magellan.

Ushuaia, Argentina: The southernmost town in the world, where dominating peaks loom on three sides; the fourth opens to the Beagle Channel, where sea lions bellow and king crab rules.

Cape Horn: A truly unique experience awaits us later today as we sail around Cape Horn, the southern most tip of the Americas, where the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific meet. This is one of the most windy and desolate areas in the world.

Chilean Fjords: The forest-clad mountains rise steeply from the sea and islands stand in isolated glory. Marvel at the unearthly beauty of Seno Eyre Fjord, Isla Saumarez, Canal Sarmiento, Amalia Glacier and the Darwin Channel.

Danco Coast: Explored in the first months of 1898 by a Belgian expedition this area is home to a few different penguin species; including Gentoo and Chinstrap. It owes its name to Emile Danco who died during that 1989 expedition.

Antarctic Sound: Cruising the sound will provide excellent opportunities to see the fascinating shapes and myriad of blues in the icebergs that dot the area.

Palmer Archipelago: A series of over thirty islands that lay just off the Danco Coast. Other than the odd research station you will find very little of human interference in these pristine habitats.

Falkland Islands: Sparsely populated and windswept they are geographically part of Patagonia but located far from the coast. These remote islands are located about 300 miles off the coast of Argentina. Ownership of these islands has been contested for years but has remained in

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Cruise Cost in Canadian Dollars (per person) Category/Description (Decks) Sharing Twin K Inside Twin (Main, Veranda, Navigation) ........... $4,645 J Inside Twin (Dolphin, Main) ................................. $4,685 I Inside Twin (Lower Prom, Veranda, Navigation) $4,725 E Outside Twin (Dolphin, Main, Lower Promenade) ................................................................................... $5,165 DA Outside Twin (Main, Veranda) .......................... $5,295 D Outside Twin (Dolphin, Lower Promenade) ...... $5,375 B Vista Suite - Veranda (Veranda, Navigation) ...... $10,655 AA Vista Suite - Veranda (Veranda, Navigation) ... $10,825 A Vista Suite - Veranda (Veranda, Navigation) ...... $10,995

Cruise only prices above are based on joining at the hotel in Santiago and leaving at the pier in Buenos Aires. They are per person based on sharing the cabin category selected and include all of the applicable Inclusive Features. Land arrangements are based on a minimum 4 passengers. See Deck Plan for full details on various categories available. Single rates are available—call us for rates or visit our website.

Sample air add-ons from cities across Canada:

Toronto ....................................................................... $1,635 Montreal / Ottawa ...................................................... $1,725 Halifax / Winnipeg ...................................................... $1,865 Regina / Saskatoon ................................................... $1,985 Calgary / Edmonton / Vancouver ............................... $1,885 Victoria ....................................................................... $1,985 Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Airfares and air carrier are subject to change and will be confirmed prior to final payment. Refer to Inclusive Features for details.

Prices are based on taxes, airfares and exchange rates in effect April 2015 and are subject to change. A reciprocity fee imposed by Argentina is not included in the above rates as it must be paid online individually prior to departure. This fee is NOT included in the prices listed and is subject to change. The above prices DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of comprehensive insurance which is available on an optional basis and is highly recommended. Insurance premiums vary with the cost and length of the trip as well as the traveller’s age. For passengers up to and including 74 years on departure date, premiums will range from $360 to $605pp. Cost supplements for members aged 75 - 85 will range from $232 to $506pp. This insurance is effective from the date of purchase and carries limitations on pre-existing medical conditions. Please discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Check our website for the most current information. Refer to the enrollment form for general information and conditions.

Final payment will be due October 26, 2015.

To reserve your spot on this cruise, simply complete the enclosed enrollment form, indicating the cabin type you prefer and your home city, and forward it with your deposit of $1,500 per person to:

CRAIG CANADIAN GROUP TRAVEL LTD 1092 Mount Pleasant Road Toronto ON M4P 2M6

Tel: 416-484-0926 or 1-800-387-8890 / Fax: 416-484-8143 Email: cruises@craigtravel.com

Shore Excursions are not included in your cruise cost, allowing you the freedom to choose from several optional tours that will be offered in each port. Excursions will be available for purchase through the Holland America Line website or after embarkation.

Note: We will do our best to match single passengers but the best alternative is paying the single supplement (60% of the cruise only rate in standard categories plus a single supplement at hotels) – please ask for rates. Many staterooms can accommodate 3 or 4 people. Bedding in all staterooms can be either twin beds or a queen bed.

CT RATING 2 - Moderately Easy: This cruise is suitable for all passengers who meet our basic criteria for group travel. Members should be aware that optional shore visits may be more difficult.

A couple tangos in Buenos Aires

A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARES

The way we book flights in conjunction with some cruises

has changed. We will work with you to choose your flights

based on the best available fares and schedules (be sure

to advise us of any flight preferences). The sample fares

shown in this brochure are only to be used as a guide-

line. Final air prices will be subject to rates available on the

date of purchase. Booking and paying for flights early will

ensure that you receive the best routing and value.

British hands since 1982.

Puerto Madryn, Argentina: Situated in rugged Argentine Patagonia, Puerto Madryn was founded by Welsh immigrants in 1865. Enjoy a famous Welsh "tea" in the village of Gaiman; journey back in time 300 million years at the Paleontology Museum of Egidio Feruglio in Trelew; and see colonies of sea elephants, sea lions and seals in their natural habitat at Punta Norte.

Montevideo, Uruguay: Friendly and genteel, Montevideo honors colonial customs: long lunches, siestas, high tea. Nearby is Colonia del Sacramento, the oldest city in Uruguay (1680) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Buenos Aires, Argentina: The ‘Paris of South America’, Buenos Aires is one of the cultural and commercial capitals of South America. Distinguished by its proximity to the