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Holland America Amsterdam
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Tonnage
Tonnage: 61,000.00
Passengers
Passengers: 1,380.00
Entered Service
Entered Service: Saturday, 01 January 2000

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.




Ship's Registry: The Netherlands

Passenger capacity: 1,380

Crew members: 647

Gross tonnage: 61,000grt

Length: 780 feet

Beam: 105.8

Maximum speed: 22.5 knots

La Fontaine Dining Room: features impeccable service and an extensive wine list. Five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and low-carb options

Pinnacle Grill: This intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive BvlgariŽ china, RiedelŽ stemware and FretteŽ linens

Lido Restaurant: offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties

The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine Magazine: our state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by our own Master Chefs or culinary guests

Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times: a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the Internet and check email or simply read the morning paper.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon: features heavenly beauty and wellness rituals. Enjoy a facial, hot stone massage, steam in a thermal suite and have your hair and nails done for a special evening.

Queen's Show Lounge: features talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians and variety acts

Crow's Nest: offers sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening

Club HALŽ: our dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12; activities are supervised and age appropriate

The Loft and The Oasis: designed exclusively for teens (13 - 17) to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age


User reviews

Average user rating from: 1 user(s)

Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Dining/Food
4.0
Public Areas
5.0
Cabins
5.0
Entertainment
3.0
Kid's Programs
3.0
Spa & Fitness
3.0
Value
5.0
Staff
4.0
Overall
4.0
 

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Alaska cruise, Thursday, 05 June 2008

Written by cruiselover

Overall rating (weighted)
4.0
Dining/Food
4.0
Public Areas
5.0
Cabins
5.0
Entertainment
3.0
Kid's Programs
3.0
Spa & Fitness
3.0
Value
5.0
Staff
4.0
Overall
4.0
Me and my wife are retired and after many cruises with the other cruise lines we thought we would give Holland America a try. I really liked how they have smaller ships with fewer people on it. Well we booked our tickets through our agent though we were disappointed all the balcony cabins were booked out. We flew from Denver without a glitch and got to the cruise terminal. The line was very long and even though we had an express pass we still needed to fill in a lot of forms.
Once we were signed in we boarded the ship. We liked our room and appreciated the full tub in the bath.
The ship seemed up to date and was very modern. The dining was good and we meet another couple from Houston that we got along well with.
Overall we liked our ports and thought the cruise was good. I would sail on the Amsterdam again if I got a good deal.
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