Explore and book Holland America Line 14 Day Southern Caribbean on the Volendam departing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Apr 1, 2023 and ending in Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas on Apr 15, 2023 Sail to Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, Bridgetown, Barbados, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Port of Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, St. Georges, Grenada, West Indies, Castries, St. Lucia, Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Group Rate

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us Boarding Time To Be Assigned

Known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system, Fort Lauderdale is a major U.S. cruise port. With its golden beaches, artsy districts, and proximity to the Everglades, it's both a starting point for many Caribbean journeys and a destination in its own right.

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Kayak, Hike and Snorkel
Parasail Adventure
Flyboarding Adventure
Catamaran Sailing
Magen’s Bay Beach
St. John National Park
Mountain Views and Nature Hike

Basseterre, St Kitts And Nevis Tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited

Port of Basseterre, St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis

Castries, St. Lucia

As the capital of St. Lucia, Castries offers cruisers a taste of the Caribbean's vibrant culture and natural beauty. From its bustling markets to nearby volcanic beaches and rainforest-covered mountains, Castries is a showcase of island diversity.

Bridgetown, Barbados

Go Swimming with Turtles
Marvel at Protected Animals at Barbados Wildlife Reserve
Enjoy Barbados’ Many Beaches
Take a Drive Along the Island’s East Coast

St. Georges, Grenada, West Indies

Grenada's Spice Route
Snorkeling Grenada's Underwater Sculpture Park and Reefs
Certified Grenada Two Tank Dive
A Taste of Grenada
Grenada PADI Discover Scuba Diving
Certified Grenada One Tank Dive
Private Grenada's Spice Route
Best of St. Lucia, Barbados, and St. Georges, Grenada Package
Brewery and Beach
Berlin's Top Ten
Powerboat Adventure and Sculpture Park Snorkel

Point-a-pitre, Guadeloupe Passport Required

Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe

Marine Nature Reserve & Snorkeling 
Guadeloupe Highlights
Panoramic Tour to the Pointe Des Chateaux 
The Parc Des Mamelles & Treetop Adventure
Scenic Drive & Carbet Waterfalls
Great Grand-Terre
Cousteau Reserve & Nature Walk
Botanical Gardens & Beach
Discover Guadeloupe
Exclusive Eco Mini-Boat Experience 
Eco Kayaking & Paddleboard Experience

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Discover St. Maarten’s Two Sides
Savor St. Maarten’s Culinary Scene
Stroll through Old Street Philipsburg
Zipline Through the Rainforest
Visit St. Bart’s Gorgeous Beaches
Zoom Around the Island in a Jeep
Travel Back in Time at Fort Amsterdam
Rockland Estate Eco-Park
Beach, Snorkle and Kayak
Horseback Riding on the Beach

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan is a vibrant destination that seamlessly blends rich history with modern charm. Explore the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, where colonial architecture and historic forts like El Morro and San Cristóbal stand testament to the island's past. Relax on the beautiful beaches or visit the lush El Yunque Rainforest, offering hiking trails and waterfalls. San Juan’s lively culture, delicious cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere make it a captivating stop on any Caribbean cruise.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas Tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited

Half Moon Cay (Little San Salvador Island), Bahamas

Stingray Adventure
Half Moon Cay Snorkel by Boat
Horseback Riding by Land and Sea
Aqua Trax Watercraft Adventure
Eco Lagoon Tour
Island Bike Tour
Combo Eco Bike and Hike Tour
Island Tram Calypso Tour
Beach Villa
Cabana Rental

14 Day Southern Caribbean

Bahamas

Caribbean

North America

Elegant and spacious, Volendam takes her décor cues from the garden. Her grand public spaces are graced with floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of fresh floral arrangements. While on board, explore the wonders of nature in BBC Earth Experiences. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming. Relax with a spa treatment at the Greenhouse Salon & Spa. Or dine in one of our selection of fine restaurants.

Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Onboard Shopping

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event.For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field.

Port To Table

Unleash your competitive spirit at High Score!, our new family game room — on Oosterdam. By day, it’s a secret hideaway for kids and teens, where they can engage in a fast-paced flurry of four-person air hockey or contend for bragging rights in the video arcade. At night, the entire family is welcome to bond over board games, skee-ball, a tilting labyrinth and family activities.

High Score!

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit.  Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.

Explorations Central

The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your favorite liqueur.

Explorer's Lounge

Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.

Crow's Nest

This sophisticated venue is adorned with an eclectic and whimsical mix of artwork including portraits, landscapes, still life and abstract pieces. Order your favorite cocktail or try one from our signature cocktail menu created in partnership with our Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff, a James Beard “Who’s Who” inductee.

Gallery Bar

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more than 120 labels on display — and sample some of the rarest whisk(e)y selections in the world. An interactive menu board and multiple tasting options are designed to identify uniquely personalized flavor profiles for every guest.

Notes

Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway – your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board.

Tamarind Bar

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges on board. In the Piano Bar, gather around and sing along as our pianist plays your favorites.

Piano Bar

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Lido Market

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinnacle Grill

At Explorations Café, relax in a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also enjoy fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink.

Explorations Café

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

We have partnered with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new ways to experience the world's natural wonders. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and the natural world through groundbreaking concerts and films.

BBC Earth In Concert

Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time in your stateroom or suite. And aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, watch your favorite stars light up the night on a giant outdoor LED movie screen by the Lido Pool.

Movies On Board

Watch music shows and other entertainment like you never have before at World Stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam bring the World Stage experience to the next level with a two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screen. A perfect panorama of sight and sound.

World Stage

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Billboard Onboard

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club HAL

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age; our staff is trained to work with special needs children. Please let us know when booking your reservation.

Special Needs

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Relaxing treatment rooms offer breathtaking views where guests can enjoy exotic skin, body, and hair treatments ranging from hot stone massages and pedicures to hair styling and facials.

Treatment Rooms

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

Open your mind to the creativity of our international stylists and leave the salon today with a hairstyle that will put a bounce in your step and your locks!

Hair & Nail Services

Prepare for wonderful pampering as you enjoy a select combination of rejuvenating spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®, along with other healthy amenities,

Signature Service

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Volendam

Experience Half Moon Cay from the natural inner saltwater lagoon on a guided personal watercraft adventure. A short tram ride brings you to the safety briefing area and you’ll have time to get used to your personal sit-on watercraft.

Board the first tender ashore, or have priority tender use, to maximize your time by being the first guests to arrive. For your comfort, you will find your villa outfitted with air-conditioning, a five-person capacity hot tub, refrigerator, ceiling fan, air conditioner, dining area with table and chairs inside, misting shower, and private sun deck.

This special service upgrade is available to those guests who have purchased a Half Moon Cay Beach Villa Package (guests who are waitlisted for a Beach Villa should not purchase this upgrade until they have cleared the waitlist and secured a confirmed Beach Villa booking)

All aboard for a behind-the-scenes peek at the highlights of Half Moon Cay from the comfort of a shaded, open-air tram, accompanied by a professional guide. This excursion is designed to acquaint you with the many and varied visitor areas, activities, and amenities the island offers.

Board a boat with glass-bottom viewers and cross the lagoon, as you learn about Half Moon Cay and Bahamian history, culture, flora and fauna.

The lagoon comprises more than 1,400 acres of protected habitat and is home to numerous species of flora ranging from red mangroves to the ornamental silver buttonwood tree.

Stay dry while exploring Half Moon Cay’s undersea world aboard a new, fully enclosed, air-conditioned, state of the art glass-bottom boat. This vessel is equipped with two viewing areas as well as an open-air top deck, perfect for soaking up the warm Caribbean sun.

Following your approximately 40-minute island exploration, arrive at the famous Maho Beach. Enjoy an hour here to bask in the sun on the powdery white-sand beach, enjoy a non-alcoholic welcome drink and capture the iconic airplane shot as the fly just overhead.

An outstanding Caribbean experience, the St Maarten America's Cup 12-Metre Regatta offers you the only opportunity in the Caribbean to race an exotic multi-million-dollar America's Cup racing boat.

Travel by air-conditioned transportation to an authentic, laid-back beach on the Dutch side of St Maarten. All beaches are public here, so feel free to roam and enjoy the magnificent sand stretching far away. This is not a resort -- it is just a local, down-to-earth Caribbean beach. Let the worries of everyday life wash away. The sea is warm and could be addictive.

Board comfortable transportation for a short, scenic drive along the coast to board the Explorer custom party boat. This double-decker vessel features both open-air and protected decks, a live calypso singer and amenities, including rum punch and ice-cold beers or soft drinks.

This 3½-hour tour combines the best of St Martin, on land and beneath the ocean's surface. The accent is very much on cosmopolitan French St Martin, a picturesque section of this two-nation island. Adding to its allure is its reputation as the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean.

Sail aboard the Golden Eagle catamaran to a beautiful sandy beach on the calm side of St Maarten. The vessel you will travel on is a 63-foot custom-designed catamaran built to SOLAS worldwide safety standards.

The city of Deshaies, located on the northern coast of Basse Terre, is known for its Botanic Garden. Stroll along defined paths through this meticulously-kept, 17-acre garden featuring tropical flora from around the world. It is populated by pink flamingos, parrots in an aviary, and a variety of butterflies and insects.

Drive to the tropical north side of Basse-Terre for a walk through the wonderful Floral Park of Peti Borg in the Domaine de Valombreuse.

Several years ago, famed marine biologist Jacques Cousteau brought prominence to Pigeon Island when he declared it one of the world's best dive sites, and these waters are now protected as the Reserve Cousteau.

Travel by air-conditioned motorcoach from the port of Pointe-a-Pitre to the eastern headland of Guadeloupe, which shelters one of the most popular landmarks on the island.

Continue to Castle Point -- one of the most breathtaking sights in Guadeloupe. A cross-shaped memorial to the island's history of slavery sits atop the highest hill here. Those who choose to climb up are rewarded with dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the neighboring island of la Désirade.

Under the blanket of the night sky and, in the company of the historic lighthouse of Fajardo, you'll kayak through the calm water, literally making it glow as you paddle. The bay is filled with bio-luminescent organisms that light up in a manner similar to glow worms or fireflies when physically agitated. While the organisms themselves are tiny, when a large number of them light up simultaneously, the effect is like a miniature Milky Way sweeping through the water -- truly a beautiful phenomenon.

Choose to visit El Yunque National Rainforest and experience nature and its true beauty. It is the only tropical rain forest in the US National Forest system. A 45-minute drive brings you to a panoramic view of this tropical woodland with its endemic flora.

The cuisine of Puerto Rico is among the most flavorful in the world, because its roots lie in the cooking traditions and practices of Spain, Africa and the Taíno Natives.

This behind-the-scenes guided walk takes you through San Cristobal Fort's secret tunnels and mysterious dungeons. It's your chance to get a feel for the intrigue and mischief that drove daily life at the fort, which was occupied by soldiers, sailors, noblemen, servants and slaves.

Puerto Rico's folklore heritage has been shaped by many vibrant rhythms from across the globe. Today's dazzling show is a virtual journey through the world of music and dance, with steps and sounds originating from Cuba, Brazil and Dominican Republic. You'll also notice the beat of Africa and a fiery expression of Flamenco from Spain. Enjoy popular rhythms such the Mambo, Samba, Merengue, Plena and Salsa. This high-energy Latin fiesta, featuring guitarist Juan Carlos, cleverly combines the many sub-cultures of beautiful Puerto Rico. Be a part of the show, embrace the experience, and enjoy the magic of latino folklore.

Upon arrival in Arecibo, you will begin an adventure showcasing extraordinary flora, fauna and landscapes. View the cave formations, cave-dwelling creatures, and Native petroglyphs -- a tantalizing insight into this hidden paradise.

Enjoy the best of the Virgin Islands on this exclusive half-day sail from St Thomas to the enchanted island of St John on board a custom-designed catamaran. Experience the thrill and excitement of sailing the Caribbean and enjoying lovely, palm-fringed Honeymoon Beach located within the National Park on St John.

Board the Castaway Girl catamaran and, once you're on board, the champagne flows freely. Sip a glass of champagne, soda or water while snacking on a delicious assortment of dry snacks. Listen to soft Calypso tunes or Jimmy Buffet songs that capture the spirit of the Caribbean as you tour the picturesque harbor of Charlotte Amalie. The town's sloping hillside dotted with red rooftops slowly turns into a fairyland of twinkling lights.

Encounter the inhabitants of Coral World Ocean Park and learn about fantastic fish, stingrays, macaws, turtles, birds, mangroves and other natural wonders. Hang out with team members as they tend to their daily duties caring for the animals.

A picturesque panoramic drive along Skyline Drive offers breathtaking down-island views of the Caribbean Sea, Magens Bay and Charlotte Amalie.

A short transfer brings you to the St Thomas Mangrove Wildlife Refuge & Marine Sanctuary. Here, you will kayak past the many small islands in the mangrove lagoon while viewing breathtaking volcanic cliffs and the impressive Red Point geologic blowhole.

Acclaimed as one of the ten most beautiful beaches in the world by the National Geographic Society, Magens Bay is an ideal place for a getaway during your visit to St Thomas.

From St Thomas' highest peak, simply named Mountain Top, take in the Atlantic coastal views dotted with small islands and cays, overlooking heart-shaped Magen's Bay. St John, the smallest of the Virgin Islands, is close by, and the down-island views of the distant British Virgin Islands are spectacular.

Your adventure begins with a safari in a customized 4x4 vehicle with comfortable seating. As you explore the real Barbados, your driver/guide will navigate on- and off-road, entertaining you with his/her knowledge of this beautiful island.

Transfer to the sub on board the Ocean Quest ferry as the professional crew welcomes you and provides an informative safety briefing. The white sandy beaches of the Barbados coastline are always in view as you cruise out to the dive site. Make the easy transition from the Ocean Quest to the submarine, the Atlantis XV.

A guide will meet you and brief you on the various amenities the facility has to offer, as you enjoy a refreshing beverage. Select your beach chair and either relax on the beach or swim in the aqua-colored ocean

Enjoy a wonderful introduction to Barbados on a scenic drive, with minimal walking involved. Sit back and relax in style as you soak up the highlights of this gorgeous island. You’ll call into one of Barbados’ oldest churches, St John’s, which sits on a cliff 800 feet above sea level, offering magnificent coastal views.

You don't have to be an expert to join this photography expedition -- it is for both experienced photographers and novices with an interest in capturing magical shots. This truly Barbadian experience takes you through some of the island's most picturesque areas. It is informative and presents photo opportunities while promoting fun and a team spirit among the participants. The outing is coordinated by photographer/filmmaker Ronnie Carrington, known for his stunning, thought-provoking black and white images and his work chronicling the folk life and landscape of Barbados over the last quarter-century.

Enjoy a fabulous scenic cruise to a shipwreck site in historic Carlisle Bay. The captain and crew will issue you with snorkel gear and give safety instructions before you plunge into to the warm, crystal-clear water. You'll have 40 minutes to snorkel over a World War II shipwreck, surrounded by fish so tame you could feed them by hand.

Relax on the deck of a fabulous catamaran as sunlight sparkles on the surface of the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea. Smiling faces offer cool, refreshing drinks as you glide past the beautiful palm-fringed beaches of Barbados. This five-hour cruise leaves the Bridgetown Shallow Draught and, after a pleasant sail along the coast, anchors in a quiet bay.

Board a comfortable catamaran and sail down the west coast past beautiful Marigot Bay to a cove on the west coast. The boat anchors to allow you an opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters.

Leaving the bustling port of Castries behind, travel by coach through the winding streets towards the Morne Viewpoint. Lush greenery and colorful houses that seem to climb the Morne hills for which St Lucia is so famous. The view-shed also includes Castries Harbor and the island's northern landscape.

Saddle up and take pleasure in a delightful two-hour ride that allows you to truly relax and take in the sights and sounds of Roseau. You'll spot St Lucia's very own rum distillery off in the distance and catch a close-up view of what was once the sugar cane plantation, as well as swinging by Roseau Village.

Drive by the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and take in the panoramic view of Castries and its surroundings from the Morne Viewpoint.

Old Victoria Road boasts breathtaking scenery -- banana fields on one side and charming rural landscapes on the other. Drive through enchanting villages such as Ti-Rocher, Balatta, Monchy and many others.

This delightful excursion encompasses scenic views, banana plantations and vibrant tropical foliage, and gives an insight into St Lucia's history and culture. Board a comfortable air-conditioned motor coach and drive through the city of Castries, passing the market and century-old cathedral.

Chef Jean-Pierre Brehier is a Fort Lauderdale legend and a frequent guest on the Today show. He hosted Fearless Entertaining with Jean-Pierre and Sunshine Cuisine on PBS and is the author of two best-selling cookbooks.

The Florida Everglades is an expanse of swampland known for natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Your tour includes a half-hour airboat ride into this vast wilderness. Birds, fish and other animals inhabit this curious corner of the country.

Experience the highlights of Fort Lauderdale, including the Arts & Sciences District, the Riverwalk, and Las Olas Boulevard, with its boutiques, cafés, and galleries.

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