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| Spring 2010 VOLUME V - ISSUE 2 |
Art pays homage on NIEUW AMSTERDAM
Seattle, Wash., June 24, 2010 — The art and antiques on the 2,160-guest ms Nieuw Amsterdam — Holland America Line’s newest Signature-class ship — celebrate the unique heritage of the Dutch in New York, or New Amsterdam, as it was named by explorer Henry Hudson in the 17th century.
Continuing the fleet-wide tradition, Nieuw Amsterdam’s $3 million dollar art collection features works from traditional Dutch masters and renowned contemporary artists, including:
An abstract sculpture of the New York skyline made from translucent blocks that serves as the Atrium chandelier by husband and wife Italian artists Gilbert LeBigre and Corinne Roger
Paintings of ships that bear the Nieuw Amsterdam name, both past and present. by British artist Stephen J. Card
Four paintings by Dutch artist Vincent Jansen
A contemporary sculpture by Dutch ceramic artist Paula Bastiaansen.
A series of paintings inspired from old photographs of New York by Wessel Huisman.
A 20-foot-long mural depicting the modern Manhattan skyline by Dutchman Harold Vlugt.
Iconic 1960s and ‘70s New York photography by Ron Galella
a contemporary ceramic sculpture by Belgian artist Daisy Boman titled “We Will Find a Way,”
a wooden camera made by Italian artist Livio De Marchi.
large glass sculptures by Scandinavian artists Ole Lislerud and Lars Widenfalk.
contemporary works by Andy Warhol, Richard Estes and Roy Lichtenstein,
For guests who wish to view the entire collection, a complimentary self-guided iPod art tour is available at the information desk. The iPod art tour will also be available to download at no charge on Holland America Line’s website and on iTunes in early July.
The Nieuw Amsterdam will be named by Her Royal Highness Princess Máxima of the Netherlands and then sail its maiden voyage on July 4, 2010.
SOCIAL MEDIA TAKES TO THE HIGH SEAS.
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These photos were all taken while enjoying Princess Cruises, Celebrity, Cunard, Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line. Iif you see something you like and want to see it first hand, just give us a call. In the meantime, Bon Voyage:
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PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
PASSPORT FEES TO INCREASE JULY 13. Read the details here:
If you're cruising out of or into a non-US port, and/or if you're flying into or out of a foreign gateway you will need a passport, valid for at least six months past your return date. However, if you're cruising out of and back into a U.S. port, you can still use a certified birth certificate with a government issued photo ID. We do, however, recommend that all traveler now carry passports.
Get more detailed information: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
FEAR OF FLYING GOT YOU GROUNDED?
Check out these websites to help conquer your fears so you can cruise from any port!!
www.fearofflying.com
www.fofc.com
DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE
Click on www.thehungersite.com and make a donation to feed the hungry. It'll only take a minute and won't cost you a cent. And feed the hungry and test your vocabulary skills here: www.freerice.com
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