Few cruise lines can boast the vessel depth and quality that characterizes the Holland America Line (HAL) fleet, according to the cruise experts at Cruises-N-More. Holland America Line features unique signature amenities on each of their 15 ships, and here is what you will experience – ship by ship –on these memorable vessels.
(The following is an exerpt from a longer story. To see the details on the remainder of Holland America Line's fleet, and to read this press release in it's entirety, please click here.)
1. Amsterdam – A Regal Experience: This elegant, mid-sized ship features a three-story atrium graced by a stunning astrolabe. While on board, guests will enjoy America’s Test Kitchen cooking shows and hands-on workshops, or thrill to the vessel’s exclusive BBC Earth Experiences presentations and activities. Another option: decompress and rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon.
Along with newer amenities, Amsterdam has a regal presence about her. The decor in many of the public spaces is certainly not understated - an ornate clock in the three-level atrium is as much a towering piece of art as it is a way to get the current time around the world. It's one of the first features you'll glimpse on the ship, and as you pass by it during your trip, it's a reminder of the stately atmosphere to be found throughout this memorable vessel. This presence carries through in tradition; the ship maintains the time-honored custom of serving mugs of warm Dutch pea soup on deck to bundled-up, glacier-gazing travelers.
2. Eurodam – Memories of the Dutch Masters: Holland America Line’s first Signature-class ship, Eurodam has recently received many exciting updates. Guests on this graceful ship will enjoy the full Music Walk experience, including Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a cooking class or hands-on workshop with America’s Test Kitchen, BBC Earth Experiences and a Digital Workshop Powered by Windows.
Despite these modern amenities, much of Eurodam's decor is a nod to the line's Dutch heritage and the traditions of sailing from bygone days. The artwork throughout the ship is filled with the masterpieces of Rembrandt and other Dutch artists. The 360-degree Promenade Deck offers traditional teak chaise lounges and plaid blankets that are reminders of the romance of sailing from eras gone by.
3. Koningsdam – Luxury Personified: The first of Holland America Line’s Pinnacle-class ships, Koningsdam combines 21st- century elegance and nautical tradition. Inspired by music, her design features fluid lines, light-filled spaces and innovative, new dining and entertainment venues—from the dazzling, two-story World Stage to the Music Walk, with Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard.
One of the first impresions guests will note upon boarding this vessel is the sense of opulence. The ship feels luxurious, with thick carpets, leather chairs and expensive artwork adorning the walls. Koningsdam targets an "upper premium" clientele: discerning, wealthy and willing to pay for quality offerings such as a first-growth bottle of wine. Adding to the features of other HAL vessels, the Koningsdam also features a French-style brasserie; a double-deck, glass-roofed Lido Deck, where evening movies are screened; and huge theater with a giant surround screen.These are but a few of the features to be discovered on the Koningsdam ultra-luxury experience.
4. Maasdam – The Old Meets the New: Maasdam pays homage to the past, while embracing modern amenities. Guests can hone their skills with onboard cooking shows and hands-on workshops from America’s Test Kitchen, or explore our world with the BBC Earth Experiences. Maasdam’s spa is second to none, featuring a refreshing spa treatment at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon.
During its last refurbishment, the Maasdam was part of HAL's $560 million Signature of Excellence initiative that focused on modernizing its oldest ships. Along with new carpets, upholstery and soft goods, Maasdam gained three major features: a dinner-only Italian restaurant, two new kinds of cabins, and the Mix Lounge, a three-in-one bar central with each venue offering a specific type of drink and each flowing into the others. These additions -- especially the alternative restaurant and bar area -- bolstered Maasdam's "hip factor" without detracting from the ship's traditional charm.
5. Nieuw Amsterdam – A Forte on Entertainment: Music-lovers, take note: there is something for almost everyone on this vessel. Nieuw Amsterdam's Music Walk creates a hit list of rich musical venues all within a short walk of each other, located on Deck 2. Whether it’s the symphonic orchestral beauty of the Lincoln Center Stage or the soulful hit tunes of B.B. King's Blues, all travelers are guaranteed to find something their ears will enjoy.
Yet another Nieuw Amsterdam feature appreciated by guests is the HAL Navigator, an internet-based application enabling passengers to view daily scheduled events at a glance, or to book dinner reservations and shore excursions – and better still, without any Internet access charges.
Fortunately, the legendary service and consistency for which the ship’s staff is renowned has been retained on the vessels current iterations. Guests will be well-pleased to find the classic service of old is preserved despite the advent of new services, features and amenities that further enhance the experience offered by this memorable ship.
To see the details on the remainder of Holland America Line's fleet, and to read this press release in it's entirety, please click here.
To see the details on the remainder of Holland America Line's fleet, and to read this press release in it's entirety, please click here.
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