Thirteen elegant mid-sized ships currently make up the Holland America line. The oldest in the fleet is the ms Prinsendam which was built in 1988. It was acquired by Holland America in 2002 and was retrofitted in 2005 to meet Holland America’s Signature of Excellence improvements. The Prinsendam will go through another renovation in 2008 as well. The Prinsendam holds 740 passengers and weighs 37,848 tons. She was formerly called the Royal Viking Sun. Because of its size, the Prisendam sails to more exotic and adventuresome ports. Holland America ships
Holland American designates their vessels in categories depending on the age of the vessel. Below Eurodam is the Vista class which includes the Zuiderdam, Oosterdam, Westerdam and Noordam. Other classes of Holland America ships include “R” class vessels which are the Rotterdam, the Amsterdam, the Volendam and the Zaandam. “S” class vessels include Statendam, Ryndam, Maasdam & Veendam.
The newest in the fleet and the fourteenth vessel will be the ms Eurodam which will set sail in July, 2008 on its maiden voyage in Northern Europe. Its 2008 season will offer cruises to Europe, Canada and New England. The Eurodam is the first of the new Signature Class level of vessels. Two more Holland America ships are slated for construction by the end of 2009.
The new ship will contain eleven decks, 112 suites, 596 verandah staterooms, a new Pan Asian Restaurant and Lounge, Explorer’s Lounge, an exquisite art collection called the “Dutch Golden Age—An Inexhaustible Tradition”.
The Eurodam will contain the fine Signature of Excellence enhancements found Holland America’s other ships such as the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine. The Explorations Café will offer lattes and internet powered by New York Times Magazine. The ship’s music and book library can be found in Explorations as well. Passengers will get a great night’s sleep on the “Mariner’s Dream Beds” made from Euro top mattresses. The ship will feature an expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon.
For more information on this beautiful new ship or any other travel related questions, please feel free to contact Marilyn at 760-966-0173 or Marilyn@AtVantageMktg.com
Tags: Cruise Options, Cruising, Eurodam, Holland America Line
