Overview
ms Maasdam
Named for the Maas River in The Netherlands, the ms Maasdam is the
fifth ship in Holland America Line's 135-year history to bear the name. At
720-feet, the ms Maasdam is designed to carry fewer guests while
providing more space for maximum comfort. Many staterooms feature commanding
ocean views, and each suite has a
private verandah.
Featuring an interior motif that pays homage to the historical Dutch East and West India companies of the 17th through 19th centuries, the centerpiece of this elegant ship features Luciano Vistosi's "Totem," a monumental sculpture using nearly 2,000 glimmering pieces of glass, prominently displayed in a soaring three-story atrium. Other intriguing art featured on the ms Maasdam are two abstract murals painted especially for the Rotterdam Dining Room and a collection of seven iron teapots and a charcoal brazier from Japan, which date from the end of Edo period.
Enjoy an unforgettable cruise vacation aboard the ms Maasdam in 2008-2009 as she travels the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Canada & New England and Europe.
Click on our Video Gallery for virtual tours of staterooms and public areas.
Features
Rotterdam 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 Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® 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.
Rembrandt 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 HAL®: our dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 - 12; activities are supervised and age appropriate
The Loft: designed exclusively for teens (13 - 17) to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age
Ship Facts
Gross Tonnage: 55,451 grt.(One registered ton equals 100 cubic feet)
Length: 720 feet
Beam: 101 feet
Maximum speed: 22 knots (maximum)
Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 1,258
Crew: 557
Dedicated: December, 1993 by actress June Allyson
Staterooms
- Penthouse Verandah Suite
- Deluxe Verandah Suites
- Verandah Suites
- Large OceanView Staterooms
- Large or Standard Inside Staterooms
Stateroom availability varies by ship and meta-category. Images shown are representative of a stateroom in that meta-category. Room measurements are approximated, and rooms in the same meta-category may vary in size and/or have different furniture placement, windows or fixtures from those pictured.
Public Rooms
- Dining Room
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- Atrium
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