Join Guy Lombardo�s Royal Canadians, featuring pianist and band leader Al Pierson, aboard the 1,214-passenger ms Noordam for a 14-day cruise from Tampa on Florida�s Gulf Coast to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, departing on 15 April.

With fly/cruise prices starting from �1,009 per person (+�225 air & port tax), the Noordam crosses the Atlantic via the Azores before visiting Madeira and the historic Spanish port of Cadiz en route to Lisbon. Al Pierson continues the traditions of the band started by Guy Lombardo in 1919 - and with more than 500 hit songs to the band�s credit, guests are sure to enjoy a memorable musical voyage.

Alternatively, join the Nick Ross Orchestra aboard Holland America Line�s newest ship, the 1,848-passenger ms Westerdam, for a 17-day trip from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, departing on 12 November.

With a classic line-up of five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, a rhythm section and singers, the Nick Ross Orchestra delivers a full Big Band sound straight out of the 1940s. Renditions from the repertoires of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Count Basie will be played each night of the cruise.

Featured ports of call on this cruise include Lanzarote and Holland America�s own private island, Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. Fly/cruise prices start from �1,379 per person + �270 air & port charges)

For further information and bookings call Holland America Line on 020 7940 4477.

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