Holland America Line
 

Amsterdam from Holland America Line

Sails From: Auckland, Cape Town, Ft. Lauderdale, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Singapore, Sydney, Vancouver, B.C., Yokohama

Sails to: Africa, Alaska, Asia / Far East, Australia/New Zealand, Caribbean, Hawaii, India, Panama Canal, South Pacific

The ms Amsterdam is the third ship to bear the name of the Dutch capital in Holland America Line's over 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.

 
 
Quick Statistics:
Year Built: 2000
Year Refurbished: 2005
Year Entered Present Fleet: 2000
Previous Name: N/A
Country of Registry: Netherlands
Tonnage (GRT): 62,735
Guests (Lowers): 1,380
Total Guests: 1,772
Passenger Decks: 10
Number of Crew: 615
Officers' Nationality: Dutch and English
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: Indonesian, Filipino, American
Quick Statistics:
Total Rooms (all categories): 690
Suites: 172
Balconies: 172
Ocean/River View: 557
Interior: 133
Accessible: 23
 

Shipboard Policies

  • Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
    • Diabetic
    • Low Sodium
    • Vegetarian
    • Low Fat
    • Kosher
    • Low Cholesterol

Public Rooms

  • Library
  • Internet Café

Stateroom Amenities

  • Television / Radio
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Private Safe
  • Direct Dial Phone
  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator

Entertainment

  • Show Lounge
    Capacity 557
  • Casino
  • Disco
  • Game Arcade
  • Movie Theater

Dining

  • Traditional Assigned Seating
  • Dining Style: Formal Nights
  • Formal Restaurant(s)
    2
  • Alternative Specialty Restaurants
    • Pizza
    • Ice Cream
    • Coffeehouse/Pastries
  • 24-hour Room Service

Other Facilities

  • Elevators
    12
  • Beauty Salon
  • Duty-free Shops
  • Photo Processing Shop
  • Concierge Desk
  • Infirmary / Medical Center
  • Safe Deposit Boxes
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry

Sports, Health and Fitness

  • Outdoor Swiming Pool(s)
    2
  • Full Service Spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Whirlpools
    2
  • Fitness Instruction and/or Group Fitness Classes
  • Weight Machines
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio Equipment
  • Jogging Track
  • Volleyball
  • Shuffleboard
  • Ping Pong
  • Tennis / Paddle Tennis
  • Basketball

Children and Teens

  • Dedicated Children's Center
  • Youth Counselor Staff
  • Babysitters Available
Sail Date Departs Destination Price From  
Fri 5/25/2012 Seattle 7-night Alaska Explorer Cruise $CALL
Fri 5/25/2012 Seattle 7-night Alaska Explorer Cruise $CALL
Fri 6/1/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $CALL
Fri 6/15/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $1,999
Fri 6/29/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $1,999
Fri 6/29/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $CALL
Fri 7/27/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $CALL
Fri 7/27/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $2,099
Fri 8/10/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $1,999
Fri 8/24/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $1,899
Fri 8/24/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $CALL
Fri 9/7/2012 Seattle 14-night Alaskan Explorer Cruise $1,999
Fri 9/21/2012 Seattle 28-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $4,499
Fri 9/21/2012 Seattle 34-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $5,499
Fri 9/21/2012 Seattle 50-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $6,999
Fri 9/21/2012 Seattle 75-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $10,999
Thu 10/4/2012 Yokohama 16-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $2,499
Thu 10/4/2012 Yokohama 38-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $5,499
Sat 10/20/2012 Hong Kong 22-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $3,499
Sat 10/20/2012 Hong Kong 47-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $7,199
Fri 10/26/2012 Singapore 41-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $6,599
Sun 11/11/2012 Sydney 25-night Grand Asia and Australia Voyage $4,099
Wed 12/5/2012 San Diego 17-night Panama Canal Cruise $1,499
Wed 12/5/2012 San Diego 31-night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean Holiday $3,399
Sat 12/22/2012 Ft. Lauderdale 14-night Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise $2,299
Sat 1/5/2013 Ft. Lauderdale 115-night Grand World Voyage $22,999
Sat 1/5/2013 Ft. Lauderdale 31-night Grand World Voyage $5,399
Sat 1/5/2013 Ft. Lauderdale 40-night Grand World Voyage $7,349
Wed 2/6/2013 Auckland 33-night Grand World Voyage $6,299
Fri 2/15/2013 Sydney 24-night Grand World Voyage $4,599
Fri 2/15/2013 Sydney 51-night Grand World Voyage $CALL
Mon 3/11/2013 Hong Kong 27-night Grand World Voyage $CALL
Mon 3/11/2013 Hong Kong 51-night Grand World Voyage $CALL
Sun 4/7/2013 Cape Town 24-night Grand World Voyage $4,399
Wed 5/1/2013 Ft. Lauderdale 15-night Panama Canal Cruise $1,699
Wed 5/1/2013 Ft. Lauderdale 20-night Panama Canal Cruise $1,999
Fri 5/24/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,049
Fri 5/31/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,049
Fri 5/31/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,049
Fri 6/7/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,099
Fri 6/14/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 6/21/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 6/28/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 7/5/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 7/12/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 7/19/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 7/26/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 8/2/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 8/9/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 8/16/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,149
Fri 8/23/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,099
Fri 8/30/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $1,049
Fri 9/6/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $999
Fri 9/13/2013 Vancouver, B.C. 7-night Alaska Cruise $999
Fri 9/20/2013 Seattle 32-night Grand Pacific & Far East Voyage $5,149
Fri 9/20/2013 Seattle 75-night Grand Pacific & Far East Voyage $10,999
Mon 9/23/2013 Los Angeles 29-night Grand Pacific & Far East Voyage $5,149
Mon 9/23/2013 Los Angeles 72-night Grand Pacific & Far East Voyage $10,999
Wed 10/23/2013 Hong Kong 43-night Grand Pacific & Far East Voyage $6,949

 
Deckplan Overview Click on the appropriate deck below for more information.
 

Dining

  • Pinnacle Grill
    The intimate Pinnacle Grill is ideal for a romantic dinner for two or a special group celebration. Creative and innovative menus, drawing from regional ingredients of the highest quality, will delight the palate and ignite the senses.
     
  • La Fontaine Dining Room
    The La Fontaine Dining Room, graced with sophisticated Rosenthal china and crisp white linens, offers your choice of traditional pre-set seating and dining times or a flexible open schedule. Dine on five-course menus with offerings from classic preparations and regionally inspired cuisine to vegetarian options, all in a luxurious setting with fine art and antiques.
     

Entertainment

  • Queen's Lounge
    Dazzling and daring, the Queen's Lounge is the ultimate show venue with semi-circular seating and brilliant pink and blue décor. Music, theatre, dance, comedy and culture all come to life on its illustrious stage.
     
  • Neptune Lounge
    At your service is the Neptune Lounge's Concierge, exclusively available to Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah Suite guests. Relax here over breakfast pastries with your favorite newspaper, or gather for evening hors d'oeuvres and cocktails in this timeless, genteel setting.
     
  • Wine Tasting Room
    In conjunction with Holland America Line's Beverage team, the Culinary Arts Center offers a Signature Cocktail program where guests can learn how to prepare world class cocktails from one of the ship’s bartenders. Wine tastings hosted by the Cellar Master and Party Planner are also available on every cruise.
     
  • Explorer's Lounge
    Reminiscent of the golden age of cruising, the Explorer’s Lounge is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the intimate luxury of a Holland America Line ship. Serenaded by the gentle sounds of a string quartet, settle into a plush chair with a favorite book and glass of wine or gather with friends to share after dinner drinks surrounded by stunning pieces from our world class art collection.
     

Other Areas of the Ship

  • Greenhouse Spa
    Choose the blissful pampering of a facial therapy or let the trained massage therapist soothe your sore muscles. Enjoy therapeutic water treatments as you steam in a thermal suite or bathe in herbs, all while cruising to exotic destinations.
     
  • Lido Pool
    Guests can go for a swim and cool off in one of the refreshing pools onboard, or simply soak up the sun in one of the many lounge chairs. The ample deck space and ocean views create the perfect setting for relaxation.
     
  • Fitness Center
    It's easy for guests to stay fit and trim while on their cruise with fully equipped fitness centers and sports courts. Fitness centers aboard each ship include exercise and weight training equipment, and sports courts may include tennis, volleyball or basketball.
     
  • Atrium
    World time, ship's time, planets and constellations are all tracked by the Astrolabe clock tower that is the centerpiece of the ms Amsterdam's soaring atrium. Complete with gargoyles and godesses, this is a mystical masterpiece indeed.
     
  • Digital Workshop (powered by Windows®)
    Guests can learn how to display and share their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Led by a Microsoft-trained techspert, the Digital Workshop offers many free, easy-to-use photo sharing tips and tools, and showcases state-of-the-art technology, including Windows7 computers, printers, scanners and a wireless network.
     

Youth Facilities

  • Club HAL*
    Young children (ages 3-7) can participate in story telling, fabric painting, indoor games, arts and crafts, pirate treasure hunts, and ice cream and pizza parties.

    *Children in this age group MUST be toilet trained. Pull-ups or diapers are not allowed in the youth facilities, due to mandates from U.S. Public Health. No exceptions will be made.

     
  • Club HAL Gameroom
    Tweens (ages 8-12) will enjoy golf putting, disco and theme parties, competing in on-deck sports events, participatiing in scavenger hunts or simply playing Ping-Pong with a friend.
     
  • The Loft
    Teens (ages 13-17) will especially enjoy the teen disco, karaoke sessions, video games, sports tournaments, card games, trivia contests, movies and videos. When there are more than 100 children on board, a Talent Show is offered.
     
  • The Oasis
    The name says it all. This outdoor area is the perfect oasis for teen guests who just want to swing on a hammock, or relax in a lounge chair, and hang out with their new-found friends enjoying the sun and sea.
     

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