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ms Volendam … garden of delights
The beautiful garden theme of the ms Volendam includes an artful floral motif throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms (149 of which have private verandahs). "Flowers" can be found in abundance on her public decks and in unexpected places in the forms of floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums. This beautiful ship accommodates 1,440 guests.

In addition to fresh flowers throughout the ship, Holland America Line has drawn on its stores of incredible artwork to enhance the interior of this beautiful ship's public spaces. Everything from pre-Columbian fetishes and sculptures to Renaissance-era fountains imported from Italy are included in its hallway galleries. At the heart of the ship an elegant sculpture by Luciano Vistosi, inspired by the myriad of moods and colors of a kaleidoscope, greets visitors in a soaring three-story atrium. The ms Volendam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Fall 2005.

Ship Facts

• Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
• Passenger capacity: 1,440
• Crew members: 647
• Gross tonnage: 60,906 grt.
• Length: 780 feet
• Beam: 105.8 feet
• Maximum speed: 23 knots

ms Westerdam … magnificent Vista Class
The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships. Defining the future of cruising, the ms Westerdam offers guests more of everything they desire on a cruise ship: more staterooms with private verandahs, more dining choices from formal dinners to casual poolside dining, more exotic destinations, and the very best in cruise activities and cruise entertainment. As with all Vista-class ships, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as such as her use of a full-scale diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system that maximizes maneuverability.

The theme of the ms Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Artwork includes paintings of historic Dutch ships, such as Henry Hudson's Half Moon, as well as impressive sculptures and statues. Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait and signature sculptures by Sedona artist Susanna Holt. The ms Westerdam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Spring 2005.

Ship Facts

• Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
• Passenger capacity: 1,848
• Crew members: 800
• Gross tonnage: 85,000 grt.
• Length: 951 feet
• Beam: 105.8 feet
• Maximum speed: 24 knots

ms Zaandam … in harmony
The musically themed ms Zaandam offers its 1,440 guests a unique shipboard atmosphere. Inspired by the world's great music, artifacts and memorabilia from across the pantheon of musical genres decorate the ship, such as guitars signed by the Rolling Stones and other relics of legendary musicians. At the heart of the ms Zaandam, in a soaring three-story atrium, guests revel at a Baroque-style Dutch pipe organ, inspired by the traditional barrel organs still found on the streets of The Netherlands.

The ms Zaandam features spacious public rooms as well as spacious and tastefully decorated staterooms (197 of which have private verandahs). To further enhance your onboard experience, the ms Zaandam offers a wealth of cruise ship activities and indulgences to make your voyage truly memorable, such as dining in the Pinnacle Grill, relaxing in the Greenhouse Spa and Salon and enjoying some of the best cruise entertainment on the seven seas. Our gracious, attentive and unobtrusive staff is always ready to meet your requests. The ms Zaandam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Spring 2005.

Ship Facts

• Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
• Passenger capacity: 1,440
• Crew members: 647
• Gross tonnage: 60,906 grt.
• Length: 780 feet
• Beam: 105.8 feet
• Maximum speed: 23 knots

ms Zuiderdam … a pioneer
The ms Zuiderdam began her inaugural season in 2002 as the first ship in our Vista-class series. As with all ships in the Vista-class, the ms Zuiderdam embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a full-scale diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system that maximizes maneuverability. Forward-looking in both design and spirit, the ms Zuiderdam was also the first ship to offer data ports in every stateroom for Internet and email access.

At the heart of the ms Zuiderdam, suspended in a three-story atrium, a Waterford® Crystal Seahorse sets the mood for exquisite pieces of art to be seen throughout this elegant ship. On board the ms Zuiderdam, marvelous nooks and crannies contain priceless works of art. Guests will find a recurring Venetian theme throughout the ship; the most dazzling features figures in the time of Carnival in Venice, created by Daniel Ogier. Guests can also expect signature Holland America touches, such as a gracious and unobtrusive staff, gourmet meals, spacious accommodations and the very best in entertainment and activities. The ms Zuiderdam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Fall 2005.

Ship Facts

• Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
• Passenger capacity: 1,848
• Crew members: 800
• Gross tonnage: 85,000 grt.
• Length: 951 feet
• Beam: 105.8 feet
• Maximum speed: 24 knots

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