Holland America Line's MS Noordam is 82,500 gross tons and hosts 1918 guests and 800 crew. Her maiden voyage was in 2006. The grandly appointed and recently enhanced Noordam offers an on-board experience defined by spacious comfort, and the latest Signature of Excellence features and amenities. Upgrades begin with new fixtures and soft goods in staterooms and bathrooms. Staterooms offer a generous amount of personal space and many feature commanding ocean views with private verandahs. Noordam has has a 3 story atrium, teak decks and a covered pool area. Noordam's Pinnacle Grill is an alternative dining venue that offers clients a premium dining experience. Recently remodeled, the ship added several new dining venues, a Culinary Arts Center and all new cabin amenities, including flat screen TVs and DVD players. Noordam features more than $2 million worth of art and rare artifacts displayed throughout the ship. more

The British Isles are a group of islands off the northwest coast of continental Europe that include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, and over six thousand smaller islands.They are visited by millions of people each year, many returning time and again. It is seeped in history and has some stunning landscapes. It is also quirky at times, so you are assured of an interesting visit! The modest-sized islands of Britain, about two thirds the size of California, encompass four vivid nations: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, each with it's own culture, history, accents, and even language. British Isles Cruises are typically 12 nights or longer and depart from London or Dover. Sailing Northwest and up around all the British Isles and back to London. You'll notice that the rolling, green southern England (home to the mysterious Stonehenge, romantic Cornwall, and whimsical architecture, like the Brighton Pavilion) seem like another country compared with the rocky peaks and thundering streams of the Lake District in northwest England. more