Volendam

The Volendam is a premium mid-sized cruise ship from the fleet of Holland America Line ships, designed to be large enough to offer all the amenities while preserving an elegant and refined ambience. The beautiful garden theme of the Volendam is reflected throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms. The interior of the ship has a soaring three-story atrium and a multi-million dollar collection of artwork and antiques. There are four restaurants and cafés, three pools, two whirlpool spas, fitness centre and spa. The ships Crow's nest offers sweeping 270 degree views during the day and fashionable nightclub bar each evening. Enjoy performances in the evenings in the Frans Hals Show lounge, or enjoy live cooking demonstrations by Gabriel Gaté in The culinary Arts Center. A voyage on the Volendam is an experience to be savoured and remembered!

Amazing value, nothing more to pay. The Oz Bridge escorted New Zealand cruise represents amazing value. There are no extras; everything is included in the one great price; even port and handling charges and sightseeing tours.



Gary and Joanne Brown
Author of 6 Bridge books, with one winning the prestigious American Bridge Teachers' Association's "Book of the Year". Gary owns and operates 3 Bridge Clubs in Melbourne, Victoria. Host of over 30 Bridge holidays, Australia and worldwide, Gary and his Oz Bridge Travel team are Australia's Bridge holiday professionals. Join Gary and his wife Joanne on this holiday of a lifetime around Australia. The Bridge program is extensive, but casual. Play only when you want. Partners are guaranteed. Non-bridge playing spouses can also join us, so bring yours!

Co-Hosts: Ishmael and Kim Del'Monte
Ish is Australia's number one player and has been playing Bridge since 1988. Ish and Kim are from Sydney, where they own and operate Kings and Queens Bridge Club in Double Bay. This is Ish and Kim's second trip with Oz Bridge Travel and we look forward to having them on the team.

Great Inclusions!

• Departs Australia February 26, 2011
• 14 days/13 nights on the luxurious MS Volendam
• 1 nights accommodation in Auckland
• Sightseeing tours of Auckland, Rotorua, Gisborne, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin and Burnie
• Tour leadership by Gary Brown from Oz Bridge and travel with co-hosts Ishmael and Kim Del'Monte
• Cruise taxes and port and handling charges
• All meals on-board MS Volendam
• On-board activities including welcome Cocktail Party

Clothing on board MS Volendam
During the day casual clothing is typical, although shorts and swimwear are not permitted in the formal restaurants. There are four nights at sea classified as formal for dress purposes. Nights in port are classified as informal. During the evening on formal nights, a suit for gentlemen and eveningwear for ladies is required for the main restaurants. Smart casual attire is required in the public lounges and restaurants.

Don't worry about coming alone
About a third of people on the cruise travel alone. We will match people up in twin-share cabins when available, saving you the single supplement. Also with bridge a partner is guaranteed. Oz Bridge Travel will be looking after you and there will be group activities almost every day.

The advantages of the Oz Bridge Travel New Zealand Cruise
The cruise is fully escorted and will be a great fun holiday, with plenty of bridge. Each evening you will eat with the group on our reserved group tables. You will meet a fun group of people and have a fabulous time.