The ship stops first at Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s own private paradise. Then it’s on to the tiny island nations or Aruba and Curaçao, A bit further—the wonder of the Panama Canal and Costa Rica with its incredible natural beauty and eco-friendly national parks. Days at sea are perfect for uninterrupted bridge— lectures, duplicate play, onboard socializing and enjoying the amenites of the delightful ship..

Your Hosts

Jerry Helms is a Platinum Life Master and has surpassed 15,000 masterpoints. He is a professional player, sought-after teacher and author of the “Ask Jerry” column which appears in Better Bridge Magazine and the ACBL Bulletin. His students give him an “A+” for his fabulous informative lectures that clarify the intricacies of the game and make learning easy and fun.

Zeke Jabbour, the most successful senior player in ACBL history, is a Grand Life Master with some 30,000 masterpoints. He is a multiple National Champion (once won nine national championships in nine years); World Medalist; author of the popular "Winsome and Loathsome" column; and in 2007 he was selected American Contract Bridge League Honorary Member of the Year.

This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your game and have fun doing so.

• Private get-togethers with the Jabbours and Jerry Helms
• Separate lectures daily for different levels of play
• Supervised play and ACBL sanctioned duplicates

Aboard Holland America's ms Zuiderdam: The ms Zuiderdam is one of Holland America’s Vista-class ships that feature the latest environmental and energy-efficient technologies. The ship sails with nearly one crew member for every two guests, providing the gracious, award-winning service that defines classic cruising. All of Holland Americas five-star vessels feature spacious wraparound teak decks, panoramic views, abundant spacious private verandahs and large staterooms. Staterooms have flat-screen TVs and luxurious bath and bedroom amenities, Superb dining is available in the Vista Dining Room as well as the reservations-only Pinnacle Grill or the informal Lido Restaurant. Vista-class ships feature top-notch entertainment and intimate lounges and the state-of-the-art Greenhouse Spa & Salon which offers a wide range of beauty and fitness treatments.