America’s 250th Celebration: 7 Night Stars & Stripes Cruise
Trip Details
Join AAA Central Penn as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday on Holland America’s Zuiderdam from Boston to New York and Norfolk on a 7-night cruise.
Booking Deadline: March 23, 2026
Low booking deposit of $350 Per Person
Included Benefits
- Roundtrip motorcoach transfers to and from a local airport
- Roundtrip airfare to Boston, Massachusetts
- Roundtrip airport/hotel/pier transfers
- One night pre-cruise hotel accommodations at Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Boston (or similar)
- Seven nights aboard the ZUIDERDAM®
- All onboard meals and entertainment (specialty restaurants may have nominal fees)
- Onboard gratuities
- AAA Onboard Cocktail Reception
- $25 Onboard credit per stateroom
- Baggage handling (1 bag per person)
- Services of a Discoveries Journey Manager
Have It All Package:
- $100 Shore Excursion Credit per person
- Signature Beverage Package
- 1 Night Specialty Dining
- WiFi Surf Package (1st & 2nd guest in a stateroom only)
General Info
Payment
Rates Per Person:
SS – Signature Suite; Double Rate: $5,779; Single Rate: $9,009
SY – Signature Suite; Double Rate: $5,579; Single Rate: $8,619
VB – Verandah; Double Rate: $4,769; Single Rate: $6,999
VD – Verandah; Double Rate: $4,639; Single Rate: $6,749
DD – Oceanview; Double Rate: $4,059; Single Rate: $5,579
E – Oceanview; Double Rate: $4,029; Single Rate: $5,509
F – Oceanview; Double Rate: $3,999; Single Rate: $5,449
I – Interior; Double Rate: $3,929; Single Rate; $5,309
K – Interior; Double Rate: $3,879; Single Rate: $5,219
All non-members must add $60 to the above rate. 3rd and 4th passenger rates available upon request. Rates are subject to availability at time of booking and include taxes, fees and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. All pricing and included features are based on a minimum of 25 full-fare passengers. Desired pick-up location is not guaranteed until passenger minimums are met.
The rates listed above include the following which are subject to change: Required Cruise Fees and Expenses of $245 per person double occupancy ($490 single occupancy) Government Taxes and Fees – $330 per person
Payment Schedule:
Deposit of $350 per person/$700 per cabin will confirm your reservation. Final payment is due to AAA by March 23, 2026.
Cancellation/Penalties
From April 6 – 12, 2026 $350 per person/$700 per stateroom, plus any additional suppliers’ fees
From April 13 – May 19, 2026 50% of gross fare per person, plus any additional suppliers’ fees
After May 19, 2026 100% NON-REFUNDABLE
*Airfare is non-refundable after final payment
Flight
Air arrangements are handled by the tour operator. Seat assignments cannot be confirmed until the tour operator releases names to the airlines(s) 30 days prior to departure. Specific seat requests cannot be guaranteed. Some flights may contain code share agreements.
Activity Level 2
Comfortable – This trip may include walking tours of up to two hours in length typically on level terrains. May include early morning departures or late-night returns. Climbing multiple flights of stairs, standing for short periods of time, along with moderate altitudes may be necessary.
Travel Assistance
For personal comfort, group participants who need assistance are required to have a traveling companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the needed assistance.
