Holland-America Line Sailing List - 1956
Cover, Holland-America Line Sailings, Sailing List 1956, Transatlantic Passenger Service. Featured Ships include the SS Nieuw Amsterdam (36,667 Gross Reg. Tons), SS Maasdam / SS Ryndam (15,024 / 15,015 Gross Reg. Tons), and MS Noordam / MS Westerdam (10,726 / 12,149 Gross Reg. Tons. No. 30 January 1, 1956. Printed m The Netherlands. All information herein contained it subject to change without notice. Cancelling all previous issues. "It's good to be on a well-run ship" GGA Image ID # 209e567f57
Westbound Sailing Schedule, Rotterdam-New York, from 16 January 1956 to 6 August 1956. Ships Included the Maasdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Ryndam, and Westerdam. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209e6ad34e
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, New York-Rotterdam, from 7 January 1956 to 9 August 1956. Ships Included the Maasdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Ryndam, and Westerdam. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209ea200f5
Westbound Sailing Schedule, Rotterdam-New York, from 3 August 1956 to 17 December 1956. Ships Included the Maasdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Ryndam, and Westerdam. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209ecb6ee9
Eastbound Sailing Schedule, New York-Rotterdam, from 5 August 1956 to 22 December 1956. Ships Included the Maasdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Ryndam, and Westerdam. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209ed4fbec
New York and Canada Service Embarkation at Rotterdam. Embarkation at Rotterdam Takes Place at Wilhelminakade. Passengers' Baggage, except Hand Baggage, Should Reach the Holland-America Line, Baggage Department, Wilhelminakade, Rotterdam, One Clear Day before Sailing. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209ed96e47
Embarkation at Le Havre, Southampton, or Cobh, 1956. Passengers Embarking at Le Havre, Southampton, or Cobh Should Ascertain Embarkation and Boat Train Arrangements as Soon as Possible but, in Any Event, by Two Days before Sailing. Passengers Embarking at Le Havre, Southampton, or Cobh Should Ensure That All Baggage Sent in Advance Is Carriage Paid and in Possession of the Port Agent at Le Havre, Southampton, or Cobh Not Later than One Clear Day before Sailing (Not Counting Sundays and Holidays). Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209f19246f
Baggage Fees, Free Baggage Allowance, and Rate for Excess Baggage. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209f6f7903
French Port Taxes: Port Taxes Are Levied by the French Authorities on All Passengers Embarking or Disembarking at Le Havre. In Connection Herewith, the Following Taxes Are Payable at the Time of Booking to or from This Port in Addition to the Passage Fare Based on Age and Class of Travel. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209f8f9e1c
New York and Canada Service: Minimum One Way Rates Between Rotterdam-Le Havre-Southampton or Cobh During the Winter or Summer Season, 1956. Ships Include the Nieuw Amsterdam (Offers First, Cabin and Tourist Class), Ryndam/Maasdam (Offers First and Tourist Class), and Noordam/Westerdam (One Class [Cabin] Only). Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209fccae93
Transatlantic Fares for Children for First/One Class, Cabin, or Tourist Class based on Age. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 209fd3f801
Reservations: given the Heavy Demand for Accommodation on All Services, It Is Strongly Recommended to Make an Early Application for Reservations. Accommodation Is Not Considered Engaged Unless Secured by Payment in Full or a Deposit of at Least USD $100 Per Person First Class One Class USD $75 Per Person Cabin Class USD $50 Per Person, Tourist Class Any Balance Must Be Paid at Least Four Weeks Before Sailing. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 20a0226051
Quoted Rates for Transporting Automobiles as Baggage to or from Europe Based on Weight and Whether One-Way or Round-Trip. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 20a02ad2bc
North Pacific Coast Service Information. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 20a049d68a
NORTH PACIFIC COAST SERVICE
A regular service is maintained from Rotterdam and London via Cristobal (Canal Zone) to Los Angeles Harbor, San Francisco, Victoria, and Vancouver, with occasional calls at Curaçao and Cartagena.
MINIMUM ONE-WAY RATES
To or from Los Angeles Harbor or San Francisco U.S. $ 375
To or from Vancouver or to Victoria U.S. $ 415
Special roundtrip rates. —" The ship your hotel!"
Special roundtrip rates are quoted for the same vessel's continuous voyages from Europe to Europe. Further particulars will be given on the application.
FARES FOR CHILDREN
Infants under one year U.S. $ 25
One year and under 12 years Half Fare
12 years and over Full Fare
AUTOMOBILES
The rates for the transportation of automobiles as baggage to the various North Pacific Coast Ports will be furnished on application.
BAGGAGE
Free baggage allowance:
12 years and over 36 cubic feet or one cubic mete:
Children 1 year and under 12 years 18 cubic feet or 1/2 cubic meter Infants under one-year nil.
The rate for excess baggage is U.S. $ 2 per cubic foot. Further particulars will be furnished on the application.
RESERVATIONS
Accommodation is reserved upon payment of the entire passage fare or a deposit of at least 25% of the total passage amount. In the latter case, the balance must be paid at least four weeks before sailing.
Gulf Ports Service Information. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 20a04ccb07
GULF PORTS SERVICE
A regular service is maintained from Antwerp or Rotterdam:
1. via Lisbon to Havana. Mexico and the U.S. Gulf Ports.
2. direct to the U.S. Gulf Ports, with occasional calls at Havana.
1. MINIMUM ONE WAY RATES
To Havana U.S. $ 220
To Mexico $235
To Houston/Galveston, Texas (via Mexico), it is $260
To New Orleans, La. (via Mexico) $ 280
Plus, Portuguese, Cuban, and Mexican taxes. If applicable.
2. Rates will be quoted on request.
FARES FOR CHILDREN
Infants under one year U.S. S 20
One year and under 12 years Half Fare
12 years and over Full Fare
AUTOMOBILES
The rates quoted for the transportation of automobiles as baggage to or from Europe are the same as those for the New York and Canada Service (see page 6).
Further particulars and information on Mexican Tax will be given on the application.
BAGGAGE
Free baggage allowance:
Twelve years and over 125 kg or 275 lbs.
Children 1 year and under 12 years 62.50 kg or 137.50 lbs.
Infants under one year are nil.
The rate for excess baggage:
U.S. $ 0.20 per kg or U.S. $ 1— per cubic foot at company's option
RESERVATIONS
Accommodation is reserved upon payment of the entire passage fare or a deposit of at least 25% of the total passage amount. In the latter case, the balance must be paid at least four weeks before sailing.
HAL Passenger Offices and General Agencies in Europe. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 20a092c4f5
HAL Passenger Offices and General Agencies in Europe, America (North, Central, and South), Africa, Asia, and Australia. Holland-America Line Sailing List Brochure, January 1956. GGA Image ID # 20a1026adf
