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Gospel Music friends, The Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, The Beene Family, Liberty Quartet, The Greenes, Freedom Singers, Phil Cross, and The Herb Henry Family will play host aboard Holland America’s ms Oosterdam! We will depart from the beautiful San Diego bay sailing past Coronado Island, Cabrillo National Monument and Point Loma. We will sail into the wildlife-rich Sea of Cortez and revel in the pulsing energy of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. Throughout Mexico, discover historic sights, shops full of local treasures and enjoy any manner of beach and water activities. Not to mention award-winning shore excursions and onboard amenities by Holland America.
Our time aboard the ship will include exciting daily gospel concerts by your favorite artists & groups. Plus, there will be two wonderful matinee programs that will inspire and encourage your heart! Phil Cross will bring his “Songs of A Lifetime”, sharing the stage with several of the songwriters and groups who have introduced us all to the great hits of gospel music as well as the stories behind the songs. Jim & Melissa Brady will be joined by Brandon and Chrysta Beene for a special concert for couples! Morning chapel services and devotions will be led by artists in personal and memorable times of worship. Plus special receptions throughout the week with the artists await all those who travel with us!
Join us for this incredible week, where you will be surrounded by the relaxing beauty of the Sea of Cortez while enjoying the music you love! We hope this cruise will become one of your greatest vacation memories.
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SUN-DRENCHED MAGNIFICENCE: Few destinations boast as much tropical beauty or cultural diversity as the Mexican Riviera. The colorful quilt-work of cities and ancient ruins fill a breathtaking backdrop of lush jungles, fresh water caves, coral reefs, blue lagoons and white-sand beaches bathed in
warm sunlight. Swaying palm trees and calypso rhythms fill the air in this tropical paradise perfectly suited to relaxing and getting away.
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TROPICAL DESTINATIONS: The Mexican Riviera hosts some of the most beautiful cities and scenery you’ll ever see.
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BEST WORLD BEACHES: Picture yourself soaking up the sun and sinking your feet into the powder-white sand beaches that rank in the top beaches in the world.
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MEXICAN RIVIERA CULTURE: From thatched huts to the vibrant and colorful buildings that fill the Riviera, come experience coastal living at its finest.
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DEPARTING FROM SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (Saturday, October 23, 2010)
EMBARKATION: 11:30 A.M.–3:00 P.M. DEPART: 5:00 P.M.
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DAY AT SEA (October 24)
DAY AT SEA (October 25)
MAZATLAN, MEXICO (October 26, 8:00 A.m.–5:00 p.m.): Home of the largest shrimp fleet in the world, this cosmopolitan resort city tempts with every variation of this tasty crustacean: grilled, al mojo de ajo (with garlic), or in the shell with a tangy squeeze of lime. Other temptations: miles of uninterrupted sandy beaches, busy markets, and sleepy mining towns tucked into the Sierra Madre.
PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO (October 27, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.): No longer the well-kept secret of the artists, writers and Hollywood stars who first “discovered” it in the 1960s, “PV” (as it is affectionately known) still retains the essence of the quaint fishing village it once was. Here is Viejo Vallarta, the quaint Old Town, An enticing mix of red-tiled buildings, cobbled streets, chic shops and bustling open markets. Here are Mismaloya Beach, Gringo Gulch and Conchas Chinas, the Beverly Hills of Vallarta.
CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO (October 28, 9:00 A.m.–5:00 p.m.): At the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the blue Pacific mingles with the Sea of Cortez in a whirl of watercolors. Experience waters teeming with marlin, swordfish, sailfish, tuna and other fighting fish. Feast your eyes on exquisite black coral or take in the annual migration of the gray whale.
DAY AT SEA (October 29)
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CONCLUDING IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (Saturday, October 30, 2010)
ARRIVE: 7:00 A.M. DEBARKATION: 8:30–10:00 A.M.
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7–DAY MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE ABOARD HOLLAND AMERICA’S ms OOSTERDAM
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TIMELESS ELEGANCE IS EVERYWHERE: understated, refined, welcoming, and warm—in the fresh floral arrangements, in the fine furnishings, in the impressive sculptures, and in the gracious hospitality that is Holland America’s hallmark. With a multimillion-dollar art collection as the backdrop, your universe for the next seven days revolves around a myriad of activities, plush staterooms, soaring spaces, and attention to every detail. Holland America Line serves incomparable cuisine in a variety of wonderful ways—from beautifully served dinners in the main dining room and bountiful buffets on deck to the sumptuous late-night buffet, the food will be everything you would expect and more. The gracious crew members dedicate themselves to your satisfaction and are known for impeccable five-star service. Holland America offers everything you could want in this world-class floating resort.
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