Cruise to Mexico with us! Please join us for our

Completed - 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise


Aboard Holland America’s ms Westerdam

December 3 - 10, 2016

* Not including taxes

Bookings must be made through Card Player Cruises to have access to the poker room.

Itinerary

Day

Date

Port

Arrive

Depart

0

3 Dec 2016

San Diego, California

4:00 p.m.

1

4 Dec 2016

At Sea

2

5 Dec 2016

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

11:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

3

6 Dec 2016

Mazatlan. Mexico

8:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

4

7 Dec 2016

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

8:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

5

8 Dec 2016

At Sea

6

9 Dec 2016

At Sea

7

10 Dec 2016

San Diego, California

7:00 a.m.

All itineraries are subject to change without notice.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Once referred to as the "millionaire's sandbox," Cabo San Lucas is Mexico's jewel resort at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. Its remote location and unspoiled beauty make this a seaside paradise. At the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the blue Pacific mingles with the Sea of Cortez in a whirl of watercolors. Even more spectacular: waters teeming with marlin, swordfish, sailfish, tuna and other fighting fish. Feast your eyes on exquisite black coral; take in the annual migration of the gray whale.

Mazatlan. Mexico: An exciting mixture of old and new Mexico, Mazatlán has been blessed with a harbor of natural beauty. The neighboring mountain range rises as a majestic backdrop for this scenic city. As Mexico's first major resort community, Mazatlán owes its continued popularity to vast unspoiled beaches, first-class resorts and friendly people.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Puerto Vallarta has all the amenities of a classic beach resort: surf, sand and sun. But, that’s just the beginning. Perfect for honeymooners, families and seniors alike, Puerto Vallarta features fun-filled activities including: sport fishing, golfing, horseback riding, hiking and whale watching. A modern destination that remains loyal to its traditional Mexican roots, this port is distinct from any other destination in Mexico. The mountains, jungles, beaches, rivers and waterfalls make this the perfect vacation destination.

Inside stateroom: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower, approximately 151–233 sq. ft., Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses, deluxe terry cloth bathrobes, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, Complimentary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

Oceanview stateroom: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, approximately 174–180 sq. ft., Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses, terry cloth bathrobes, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerheads, 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

Verandah Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 212–359 sq. ft. including verandah, signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress, luxurious bathrobes, 100% Egyptian cotton towels, premium massage showerhead, 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer, fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure, complimentary fresh fruit on request, elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages, flat-panel TV and DVD player, ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service

Suites: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows, approximately 372–384 sq. ft. including verandah, Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: premium duvet, and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers, binoculars for use during voyage, variety of firm, medium and soft pillows, no-host mini-bar for easy entertaining, personalized cruise stationery, oversized bath towels, one-touch telephone concierge service, fresh flowers, complimentary DVD library.

All stateroom images and descriptions are representative samples and actual staterooms may differ in appearance. Stateroom availability is subject to change without notice. Please contact us for more details.

The third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships, ms Westerdam embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system. Most of her staterooms have ocean views and many have private verandahs.

The theme of ms Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Art ranges from paintings of historic Dutch ships, such as Henry Hudson's Half Moon to a huge Indian silver-overlaid wood palace doorway, a bone tobacco pipe carved in the shape of a woman's head to a collection of 5,000-year-old pre-Columbian carved limestone figures from Ecuador. Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait and signature and sculptures by Sedona artist Susanna Holt.

Guests on ms Westerdam will be able to "show and tell" their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Free workshops led by Microsoft-trained "techsperts" will show even the most novice camera or computer user how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures, and create scrapbooks using a variety of Microsoft Windows and Windows Live services. Guests will learn how to share all their digital memories. through email, blogging and social networking — so friends and family can see where they've been cruising even before they return home.

Join us aboard ms Westerdam as we cruise to Mexico round-trip from Sandiego.

Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 1,916
Crew members: 817
Gross Tonnage: 82,348 grt.
Length: 936 feet
Beam: 105.8 feet
Maximum speed: 24 knots
Dedicated: April 2004, actress Renée Soutendijk

Card Player Cruises proudly features a professional, fully staffed, non-smoking poker room. The poker room is usually open for play immediately after the first-seating dinner on your departure day. The poker room remains open throughout most of the cruise except when the ship is in port.

Free beginner lessons for novices are offered, followed by a low limit hold’em game for beginners only.

The Card Player Cruises staff will be happy to spread any game and limit that enough players want to play. General guideline regarding the games and limits on most cruises is as follows:

Texas hold’em: $2-$4, $4-$8, $10-$20, $20-$40

Omaha/8: $4-$8, $10-$20, occasionally higher

Mixed games: $20-$40, occasionally higher

No-limit hold’em at blinds of $1-$2 and $2-$5 with capped buy-ins

Tournaments will be announced. Please contact our office for further details.

All poker games are open to anyone 18 years and older.