Line Detail
Holland America
Description
With 135 years of experience, Holland America Line is recognized as the undisputed leader in the cruise industry's premium segment. With the introduction of the 2,104-passenger ms Eurodam in July 2008, Holland America Line's fleet grows to 14 ships, offering over 500 cruises from more than 38 home ports. Itineraries range from two to 108 days and visit all seven continents, including new Australia/New Zealand and Asia sailings, a World Cruise and popular sailings to several ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico and Europe.
Holland America Line's $425 million fleetwide Signature of Excellence enhancements feature new programs and amenities including the Culinary Arts Centre presented by Food & Wine magazine - a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where annually more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes - Explorations Cafe powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new cabin amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush-top Mariner's Dream Beds.
Ships
Amsterdam
| Launched: | 1st October 2000 |
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| Tonnage: | 61,000 |
| Length: | 780 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 600 |
| Occupancy: | 1,653 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
The ms Amsterdam is the third ship to bear the name of the Dutch capital in Holland America Line's 135-year history. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the ms Amsterdam blends the very latest in shipbuilding technology with the artistry, personalized touches and superior service that has made Holland America Line one of the highest-rated cruise lines in the world.
At the heart of the ms Amsterdam is the Planeto Astrolabium, a commissioned signature sculpture soaring in a three-story atrium. The stunning Astrolabe tracks constellations, the planets, world time and ship time. Dutch heritage and tradition is clearly displayed throughout the ship in original Art Deco pieces that once graced the Nieuw Amsterdam of 1938. For a contemporary touch, works of the noted maritime artist Stephen Card adorn public spaces.
Eurodam
| Launched: | 1st January 2008 |
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| Tonnage: | 86,000 |
| Length: | 935 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 800 |
| Occupancy: | 2,104 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
The Eurodam will further the evolution of Holland America Line's sophisticated mid-sized ships. With 11 passenger decks, new innovations include a topside 144-seat Pan-Asian restaurant and 50-seat lounge surrounded by panoramic views overlooking the ocean expanse and the Lido pool. Other additions are an Explorer's Lounge Bar, a new specialty restaurant adjacent to the Lido offering the finest in Italian food, elegant luxury jewelry boutiques, new atrium bar area, enhanced and reconfigured show lounge with theater-style seating, and a new photographic and imaging center.
Maasdam
| Launched: | 1st December 1993 |
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| Tonnage: | 55,451 |
| Length: | 719 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 557 |
| Occupancy: | 1,627 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
Grandly proportioned and designed to carry fewer passengers than other ships in her class, the ms Maasdam is among the most spacious ships at sea. Among her many delights: a soaring atrium lobby around which are clustered all the essential services: the front office, shore excursion office, photo gallery, boutiques, internet center, the lively Ocean Bar, dining in the two-tiered Rotterdam Dining Room with grand sweeping staircase, suites with their own private verandahs, offering an airy, outdoor room for relaxing, dining, and private viewing. All so you have an extra measure of space.
Noordam
| Launched: | 1st April 1984 |
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| Tonnage: | 33,930 |
| Length: | 704 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 566 |
| Occupancy: | 1,350 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
Understated. Elegant. Warmly hospitable. You'll feel it the moment you step aboard the ms Noordam. Here are all the amenities of a great cruise ship - a magnificent teak promenade deck that completely encircles the ship, expansive windows for unobstructed viewing, exceptional cuisine, dazzling entertainment in a two-tiered show lounge. What you'll really appreciate about this Holland America ship is her sense of spaciousness and intimacy. The ms Noordam carries only 1,214 guests, far fewer than other premium cruise lines, the better to allow for uncrowded spaces on board, streamlined excursions ashore, a cruise experience worthy of five shining stars.
Oosterdam
| Launched: | 1st June 2003 |
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| Tonnage: | 85,000 |
| Length: | 951 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 842 |
| Occupancy: | 1,848 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
Introducing the ms Oosterdam (pronounced OH-ster-dam), named for the east position of the compass, pointing the direction cruising will take in the future. More staterooms with verandahs for private sunning, dining and relaxing. More dining choices including an intimate reservations-only restaurant, the casual Windstar Café, and the Lido Restaurant, now transformed to a culinary courtyard. More ways to pamper and relax in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, largest and most luxurious in our fleet. More lounges and nightclubs to entertain you. And more dazzling surprises: two elevators are glass, on the outside of the ship with hundred-mile views. A sensational cruising choice.
Prinsendam
| Launched: | 16th December 1988 |
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| Tonnage: | 37,845 |
| Length: | 674 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 460 |
| Occupancy: | 840 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
The moment you step on board the ms Prinsendam you know you are on a very special ship. She is our most intimate ship, with a guest list limited to just 793. Yet she is grandly proportioned with 22 spacious public rooms, all the "big ship" amenities, and activities enough to fill your days with delight. Imagine enjoying the sensual warmth of aroma stone therapy. Savoring the unique cuisine of the Pacific Northwest in the intimate reservations-only restaurant. Relaxing in a stateroom with such space and commanding ocean views. A full 40% feature verandahs for breakfast or lunch al fresco or cocktails at sunset as the ms Prinsendam sails for the world's special places.
Rotterdam
| Launched: | 1st December 1997 |
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| Tonnage: | 59,652 |
| Length: | 777 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 593 |
| Occupancy: | 1,668 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
The term "flagship" is reserved for the standard bearer of the line, the best of the best as evidenced in the elegant ms Rotterdam. Everywhere, premium pervades. Spacious staterooms, a full 80% of them, offer expansive ocean views. (Guests staying in Penthouse or Deluxe Verandah Suites have exclusive use of the Neptune Lounge and its attentive concierge.) An intimate reservations-only restaurant features the cuisine of the Pacific Northwest. There's an expanded spa, duty-free shops, intriguing art. And in the soaring atrium lobby, a fanciful clock tower announces 14 world times as the ms Rotterdam explores the planet's special places.
Ryndam
| Launched: | 1st November 1994 |
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| Tonnage: | 55,451 |
| Length: | 719 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 557 |
| Occupancy: | 1,627 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
On October 20, 2004, Holland America Line re-launched the spacious and elegant ms Ryndam, featuring dramatic product and service enhancements in virtually every area of the ship. All of the guest-pleasing improvements, upgrades and amenities are a direct result of Holland America Line's $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative which focuses on five areas: spacious, elegant ships and accommodations; sophisticated five-star dining; gracious, unobtrusive service; extensive enrichment programs and activities; and compelling worldwide destinations.
Statendam
| Launched: | 1st January 1993 |
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| Tonnage: | 55,451 |
| Length: | 719 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 557 |
| Occupancy: | 1,627 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
The ms Statendam - and subsequently her luxurious sister ships, the ms Maasdam, ms Ryndam and ms Veendam - are truly masterpieces of the sea. Luxurious, technologically advanced, and because they carry fewer passengers than other ships in our class, truly spacious. Experience a soaring atrium lobby, where you can pause for espresso, shop exclusive boutiques, send e-mail, meet friends for pre-dinner drinks and hot hors d'oeuvres; two-tiered dining rooms with spectacular views; and suites with their own private verandahs.
Veendam
| Launched: | 1st May 1996 |
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| Tonnage: | 55,451 |
| Length: | 719 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 561 |
| Occupancy: | 1,627 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
Grandly proportioned and designed to carry fewer passengers than other ships in her class, the ms Veendam is among the most spacious ships at sea. Among her many delights: a soaring atrium lobby around which are clustered all the essential services: the front office, shore excursion office, photo gallery, boutiques, internet center, the lively Ocean Bar. Enjoy the two-tiered Rotterdam Dining Room with grand sweeping staircase, and suites with their own private verandahs, offering an airy, outdoor room for relaxing, dining, and private viewing. All so you have an extra measure of space.
Volendam
| Launched: | 1st November 1999 |
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| Tonnage: | 63,000 |
| Length: | 781 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 561 |
| Occupancy: | 1,850 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
The luxurious ms Volendam reflects a graceful combination of classic and state-of-the-art features found on board both the ms Rotterdam flagship and the Statendam-class vessels. Special features include a reservations-only restaurant, Internet center, a third staircase for convenient access to public rooms and a children's play room, as well as more of the popular mini-suites with verandahs. The Volendam's predominant theme is flowers--from the 17th to the 21st centuries--featured in the ship's artwork and interior design elements.
Westerdam
| Launched: | 1st March 2004 |
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| Tonnage: | 82 |
| Length: | 950 Feet |
| Total Crew: | Unknown |
| Occupancy: | 1,848 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
The ms Westerdam is named for the west position of the compass, pointing the direction cruising will take in the future. On board, pampered guests will enjoy unsurpassed space per person ratio by any other ship in a fleet already known for its stylish, spacious comfort.
More staterooms with verandahs for private sunning, dining and relaxing. More dining choices including the intimate reservations-only Pinnacle Grill, and the Lido Restaurant, now transformed to a culinary courtyard. More ways to pamper and relax in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, largest and most luxurious in our fleet. More lounges and nightclubs to entertain you. And more dazzling surprises: two elevators are glass, on the outside of the ship with hundred-mile views. Wouldn't you like to be among her first privileged guests?
Zaandam
| Launched: | 1st May 2000 |
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| Tonnage: | 63,000 |
| Length: | 777 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 561 |
| Occupancy: | 1,850 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
The ms Zaandam reflects a graceful combination of classic and state-of-the-art features found on board both the ms Rotterdam flagship and the Statendam-class vessels.
The Zaandam's predominant theme is music and will be featured in the ship's artwork and interior design elements including a magnificent Baroque-style Dutch band organ playing in the atrium. Other special features include a reservations-only restaurant, Internet Cafe, a third staircase for convenient access to public rooms and a children's play room, as well as more of the popular mini-suites with verandahs.
Zuiderdam
| Launched: | 1st December 2002 |
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| Tonnage: | 85,920 |
| Length: | 951 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 842 |
| Occupancy: | 2,272 |
| Rating: | 5 Stars |
The ms Zuiderdam (pronounced, ZI-der-dam), named for the south position of the compass, pointing the direction cruising will take in the future. She began her inaugural season in 2002 and is the first of a new class of cruise ships aptly called the Vista Series - forward-looking in both design and spirit. Everywhere you look, discover more that matters in a cruise ship. There are more staterooms with verandahs for private sunning, dining and relaxing. More dining choices including the Lido Restaurant, now transformed to a culinary courtyard. More ways to pamper and relax in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, largest and most luxurious in our fleet. More lounges and nightclubs to entertain you. And more dazzling surprises: two elevators are glass, on the outside of the ship with hundred-mile views. A sensational cruising choice.
Further Information
Compelling Worldwide Itineraries
In 2008, Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to more than 320 ports. Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, including Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia and Grand World Voyages; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal.
Guests will have more destination choices in every corner of the world that will bring them not just to new and exciting locations but into the culture and heart of each place to create a truly memorable and unique experience.
Continuing Signature of Excellence
Holland America Line recently completed an unprecedented $425 million investment in unparalleled product and service enhancements to its fleet of five-star ships. Called Signature of Excellence, this initiative built on Holland America Line's renowned Tradition of Excellence® by significantly raising the standard in premium cruising. The comprehensive enhancements focused on five areas central to the Holland America Line guest experience: spacious, elegant ships and accommodations; sophisticated five-star dining; gracious, Award-winning service; extensive enrichment programs and activities; and compelling worldwide itineraries.
Five Star Fleet
From the moment you step aboard one of our mid-sized ships you will recognize the Holland America Line difference. We sail with nearly one crew member for every two guests, providing the gracious, award-winning service that defines classic cruising. Our ships feature spacious wraparound teak decks, panoramic views, abundant spacious private verandahs and large staterooms. All our ships have recently completed extensive Signature of Excellence enhancements to staterooms and public rooms. With elegant fine dining and enriching activities, welcome aboard a Holland America Line ship and discover timeless cruising, refined for a new generation.
Providing Passage to the New World
Holland America Line was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company (NASM), a shipping and passenger line. Because it was headquartered in Rotterdam and provided service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line. The company's first ocean liner was the Rotterdam, which sailed its maiden voyage from the Netherlands to New York City on Oct. 15, 1872. The one-way voyage took 15 days. Following that first voyage, Holland America Line has seen a series of benchmark moments in its history.
By its 25th anniversary, Holland America Line owned a fleet of six cargo and passenger ships, and also provided service between Holland and the Dutch East Indies via the newly constructed Suez Canal.
The line was a principal carrier of immigrants from Europe to the United States until well after the turn of the century, carrying 850,000 to new lives in the New World.
In 1895, the company offered its first vacation cruise; its second leisure cruise, from New York to the Holy Land, was in 1910.
In 1971, Holland America Line suspended its transatlantic passenger trade and turned to offering cruise vacations full time.
In 1989, Holland America Line Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corp., the largest cruise company in the world.
Cruises
GRAND WORLD VOYAGE CAPE TOWN TO NEW YORK - North America, South America, Africa
25 Nights
GRAND WORLD VOYAGE SYDNEY TO SINGAPORE - Far East & Indian Ocean, Australasia
33 Nights
WINTER PANAMA CANAL DISCOVERY - Central America, North America, South America
14 Nights
WINTER/SPRING PANAMA CANAL - Central America, North America
14 Nights
ALASKAN EXPLORER - North America, Alaska
7 Nights
8th May 2009, 15th May 2009, 22nd May 2009, 29th May 2009, 5th Jun 2009, 12th Jun 2009, 19th Jun 2009, 26th Jun 2009, 3rd Jul 2009, 10th Jul 2009, 17th Jul 2009, 24th Jul 2009, 31st Jul 2009, 7th Aug 2009, 14th Aug 2009, 21st Aug 2009, 28th Aug 2009, 4th Sep 2009, 11th Sep 2009, 18th Sep 2009, 25th Sep 2009
ALASKAN EXPLORER - North America, Alaska
7 Nights
9th May 2009, 16th May 2009, 23rd May 2009, 30th May 2009, 6th Jun 2009, 13th Jun 2009, 20th Jun 2009, 27th Jun 2009, 4th Jul 2009, 18th Jul 2009, 25th Jul 2009, 1st Aug 2009, 8th Aug 2009, 15th Aug 2009, 22nd Aug 2009, 29th Aug 2009, 5th Sep 2009, 12th Sep 2009, 19th Sep 2009
ALASKAN EXPLORER - North America, Alaska
7 Nights
10th May 2009, 17th May 2009, 24th May 2009, 31st May 2009, 7th Jun 2009, 14th Jun 2009, 21st Jun 2009, 28th Jun 2009, 5th Jul 2009, 12th Jul 2009, 19th Jul 2009, 26th Jul 2009, 2nd Aug 2009, 9th Aug 2009, 16th Aug 2009, 23rd Aug 2009, 30th Aug 2009, 6th Sep 2009, 13th Sep 2009, 20th Sep 2009
AUSTRALIA, GREAT BARRIER REEF, & ORIENT - Far East & Indian Ocean, Australasia
28 Nights
AUSTRALIA, GREAT BARRIER REEF, & ORIENT - Far East & Indian Ocean, North America, Alaska, Australasia
46 Nights
AUSTRALIA, GREAT BARRIER REEF, & ORIENT - Far East & Indian Ocean, North America, Alaska, Australasia
65 Nights
America Explorer And Discovery Cruise - Central America, North America, South America
33 Nights
CANADA & NEW ENGLAND DISCOVERY - North America
7 Nights
23rd May 2009, 6th Jun 2009, 20th Jun 2009, 4th Jul 2009, 18th Jul 2009, 12th Sep 2009, 26th Sep 2009
CANADA NEW ENGLAND DISCOVERY - North America
7 Nights
30th May 2009, 13th Jun 2009, 27th Jun 2009, 11th Jul 2009, 5th Sep 2009, 19th Sep 2009, 3rd Oct 2009
EASTERN CARIBBEAN - Caribbean, North America
7 Nights
17th Jan 2009, 7th Feb 2009, 14th Feb 2009, 21st Feb 2009, 28th Feb 2009, 7th Mar 2009, 14th Mar 2009, 21st Mar 2009, 28th Mar 2009, 4th Apr 2009, 11th Apr 2009, 18th Apr 2009, 10th Oct 2009, 17th Oct 2009, 24th Oct 2009, 31st Oct 2009, 7th Nov 2009, 14th Nov 2009, 21st Nov 2009, 28th Nov 2009, 5th Dec 2009, 12th Dec 2009
EASTERN CARIBBEAN - Caribbean, North America
7 Nights
8th Feb 2009, 1st Mar 2009, 22nd Mar 2009, 12th Apr 2009, 1st Nov 2009, 22nd Nov 2009, 13th Dec 2009
GEMS OF THE BALTIC - Europe
10 Nights
13th May 2009, 2nd Jun 2009, 12th Jun 2009, 22nd Jun 2009, 1st Aug 2009
GLACIER BAY INSIDE PASSAGE - Alaska
7 Nights
9th May 2009, 16th May 2009, 23rd May 2009, 6th Jun 2009, 13th Jun 2009, 20th Jun 2009, 27th Jun 2009, 4th Jul 2009, 25th Jul 2009, 1st Aug 2009, 15th Aug 2009, 29th Aug 2009, 5th Sep 2009, 19th Sep 2009
GLACIER BAY INSIDE PASSAGE - North America, Alaska
7 Nights
20th May 2009, 27th May 2009, 3rd Jun 2009, 10th Jun 2009, 17th Jun 2009, 24th Jun 2009, 1st Jul 2009, 8th Jul 2009, 15th Jul 2009, 22nd Jul 2009, 29th Jul 2009, 5th Aug 2009, 12th Aug 2009, 19th Aug 2009, 26th Aug 2009, 2nd Sep 2009, 9th Sep 2009, 16th Sep 2009
GLACIER BAY INSIDE PASSAGE - Alaska
7 Nights
30th May 2009, 11th Jul 2009, 18th Jul 2009, 8th Aug 2009, 22nd Aug 2009, 12th Sep 2009
GLACIER BAY INSIDE PASSAGE SGY to YVR for CT's - Alaska
4 Nights
26th May 2009, 2nd Jun 2009, 9th Jun 2009, 16th Jun 2009, 23rd Jun 2009, 30th Jun 2009, 7th Jul 2009, 14th Jul 2009, 21st Jul 2009, 28th Jul 2009, 4th Aug 2009, 11th Aug 2009, 18th Aug 2009, 25th Aug 2009, 1st Sep 2009
GLACIER BAY INSIDE PASSAGE SGY to YVR for CT's - Alaska
4 Nights
GLACIER BAY INSIDE PASSAGE SGY to YVR for CT's 4 D - Alaska
4 Nights
1st Aug 2009, 8th Aug 2009, 15th Aug 2009, 22nd Aug 2009, 29th Aug 2009
GLACIER BAY INSIDE PASSAGE YVR SGY for CT's - Alaska
3 Nights
20th May 2009, 27th May 2009, 3rd Jun 2009, 10th Jun 2009, 17th Jun 2009, 24th Jun 2009, 1st Jul 2009, 8th Jul 2009, 15th Jul 2009, 22nd Jul 2009, 29th Jul 2009, 5th Aug 2009, 12th Aug 2009, 19th Aug 2009, 26th Aug 2009
GLACIER BAY INSIDE PASSAGE YVR SGY for CT's - Alaska
3 Nights
23rd May 2009, 30th May 2009, 6th Jun 2009, 13th Jun 2009, 20th Jun 2009, 27th Jun 2009, 4th Jul 2009, 11th Jul 2009, 18th Jul 2009, 25th Jul 2009, 1st Aug 2009, 8th Aug 2009, 15th Aug 2009, 22nd Aug 2009, 29th Aug 2009
GRAND MEDITERRANEAN & BLACK SEA - Europe, Mediterranean, North America, Africa
24 Nights
GRAND MEDITERRANEAN & BLACK SEA - Europe, Mediterranean, North America, Africa
47 Nights
GRAND MEDITERRANEAN & BLACK SEA - Europe, Mediterranean, North America, Africa
50 Nights
GRAND PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND VOYAGE - North America, Australasia, Pacific
35 Nights
GRAND PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND VOYAGE - North America, Australasia, Pacific
36 Nights
GRAND PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND VOYAGE - Hawaii, North America, Australasia, Pacific
63 Nights
GRAND PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND VOYAGE - Hawaii, North America, Australasia, Pacific
66 Nights
GRAND PACIFIC, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND VOYAGE - Hawaii, North America, Australasia, Pacific
67 Nights
GRAND WORLD VOYAGE CAPE TOWN TO FORT LAUDERDALE - North America, South America, Africa
22 Nights
GRAND WORLD VOYAGE HONG KONG TO CAPE TOWN - Far East & Indian Ocean, Africa, Middle East
47 Nights