Take time to look over the best ships in the fleets of major cruise lines such as Princess, Carnival, and Holland America. Each company, and more specifically each ship in a cruise line’s fleet, has a specific set of travelers who flock to the ports. For Holland America, the main demographic is older, and/or single, and/or seeking the classic cruise experience. 1. ms Amsterdam MS Amsterdam is a regal ship with unexpectedly sophisticated art and antique collections. (You can actually take an audio tour of the ship to learn about the pieces.) She spends her summers gliding in the waters

USA TODAY offers a deck-by-deck look at Holland America Line's 1,432-passenger Zaandam, one of four R Class ships in the line's fleet. It's a structural twin of the Volendam.

I recently had the opportunity to take a cruise on Holland America Line's Koningsdam, the cruise line's first Pinnacle class cruise ship. The 13 night roundtrip cruise out of Civitavecchia (Rome) was my 40th cruise, but my first on Holland America Line. (You can read my first impressions of the cruise here) What did I think about this cruise? Here are 26 things I loved about Holland America's Koningsdam. Note: I was a guest of Holland America Line for this cruise but opinions in this article are 100% my own. Itinerary The itinerary on this 13 night cruise was one

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Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Statendam. Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, the second Pinnacle Class ship in the fleet currently is under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. When Nieuw Statendam departs the yard, it will be delivered in …

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The SS Nieuw Amsterdam S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam Career (Netherlands) Flag of the Netherlands.svg Name: Nieuw Amsterdam Namesake: New Amsterdam (New York) Operator: Holland America Line Builder: N.V. Rotterdam Drydock Company, Rotterdam, Netherlands Laid down: January 5, 1936 Launched: April 10, 1937 Christened: April 10, 1937 Maiden voyage: May 10, 1938 Fate: Scrapped in 1974 General characteristics Tonnage: 36,287 gross tons (36,667 tons after 1947 refit) Length: 758 feet (231.5 m) Beam: 88 feet (26.9 m) Installed power: Single reduction geared turbines; 34,000 shp Propulsion: Twin screws Speed: 20.5 knots (38.0 km/h) Capacity: 1,220: 556 First Class, 455 Second Class, 209 Third Class The Nieuw Amsterdam was a Dutch ocean liner built in Rotterdam for the Holland America Line. This Nieuw Amsterdam, the second of four Holland America ships with that name, is considered by many to have been Holland America's finest ship. Originally she was to be named Prinsendam, however during construction, Holland America Line decided to name their new flagship Nieuw Amsterdam, in honor of the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam, modern day New York. Construction on the new liner was carried out at the N.V. Rotterdam Drydock Company. Christened by Queen Wilhelmina in April 1937, Nieuw Amsterdam was, at 36,982 tonnes, the largest liner ever constructed in the Netherlands up to that time. Proudly she was dubbed the Dutch "Ship of peace" since there were no provisions for possible war use incorporated in her design. Interior[edit] The Nieuw Amsterdam was the Netherlands' "ship of state", just as the Normandie was France's, the Queen Mary was Britain's and United States was the United States', and numerous Dutch artists vied for the honor of creating some part of the ship. The first-class dining room aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam Their creation emerged in the spring of 1938, a light-colored and very spacious ship throughout, and although she had spacious public rooms, the colour scheme used gave her an even larger feel. Modern in every way, her owners proclaimed her "the ship of tomorrow". She followed the Art Deco trend of the day in both interior decorations and exterior design. The interiors were distinguished by fluorescent lighting, aluminum motifs, and gentle pastels throughout the ship that created an understated elegance that would make the liner a favorite among seasoned transatlantic passengers.[1] One of the ship’s centerpieces was the first class restaurant, having a Moroccan leather ceiling which was adorned by numerous Murano glass light fixtures, and columns covered in gold leaf. Tinted mirrors, ivory walls and satinwood furniture all contributed to create the luxurious atmosphere. The restaurant had no portholes or windows facing the open sea, making it depend solely on artificial illumination. This might sound a bit odd, but it was just the same in the first class restaurant on board the fabulous Normandie of 1935.[2] There also were two swimming pools on board, one outdoor and the other indoors on E-deck. It featured expensive Delft tiling which was an impressive sight. Passengers must have found it difficult to believe they were at sea when in the air-conditioned First Class Theater. The deeply cushioned seats commanded an unobstructed view of the stage, and the egg-shaped contour of the auditorium took advantage of the latest in scientific sound-proofing materials and amplifying equipment to ensure perfect acoustics for concerts, dramatic performances and pre-release motion pictures. Found at the front end of the Theatre was a striking mural in red, black and gold by Reyer Stolk. The Nieuw Amsterdam was the second ship in the world after the Normandie to boast a theater, a feature the larger and faster Queen Mary did not have. A favorite rendezvous of many Nieuw Amsterdam passengers was the handsome First Class Smoking Room with its rich Circassian walnut paneling and deep, luxurious armchairs and settees. Flanked by two enclosed sun verandas extending to the sides of the ship, the Smoking Room had its own modern bar stocked with a connoisseur choice of fine liquors. First Class staterooms on the Nieuw Amsterdam were unusually attractive, ranging in size from cozy single person cabins to elaborate cabins-de-luxe. The handsome and modern decorative scheme made the cabins comfortable spots for daytime and evening relaxation. All First Class cabins on Nieuw Amsterdam had a private bathroom, a unique feature which no previous liner could boast. Early career[edit] On April 23, 1938, the Nieuw Amsterdam set out on her sea trials, which were to take place on the North Sea. Testing her speed and manoeuvring capability, the new vessel turned out to be all that she was supposed to be. Upon her return from the sea trials, the Nieuw Amsterdam was transferred to Holland America ownership and officially registered in the Dutch merchant fleet. The sleek new liner's maiden voyage was set for May 10, 1938, and upon her arrival in New York she immediately won adulation and acclaim. Although she was neither as large or fast as many of her contemporaries, she was to be a popular liner for the Dutch and was showered with superlatives. Her sleek outline and two slim funnels provided a striking profile and she soon garnered a loyal following amid stiff competition from great liners such as Cunard's Queen Mary and the superb Normandie of the French Line. Despite the fierce competition, Nieuw Amsterdam proved to be one of the few money-making vessels of the day.[3] Wartime service[edit] The Netherlands’ “ship of peace” was not to enjoy the praise lavished on her for long. After only seventeen voyages, Nieuw Amsterdam was laid up at Hoboken, New Jersey in 1939 after the German invasion of Poland. She would be idle for only a year, however, and was requisitioned by the British Ministry of Transport after Holland fell to Hitler’s armies. She would spend the remainder of the war years as a troop transport, despite the fact she had been constructed without the consideration of ever being used in a military capacity. During the course of the conflict she would transport over 350,000 troops and steam some 530,452 nautical miles (982,397 km) before being returned to the Holland America Line in 1946. Refitting the Nieuw Amsterdam[edit] The Nieuw Amsterdam triumphantly returned to her home port of Rotterdam on April 10, 1946. Fifteen weeks were required to remove the troop fittings: the special kitchens, alarm systems, hammocks, and 36 guns. Then 2,000 tons of furniture and decorations were shipped to the Netherlands from wartime storage in San Francisco. The furnishings were for the most part in very poor condition, a result of six years of neglect. About 3,000 chairs and 500 tables were sent back to their original builders for reupholstering and refinishing. One quarter of the furnishings had to be replaced entirely. Factories and warehouses in Europe combed their supplies for materials and fabrics, much of which had been concealed from the Nazis during the occupation. Many smaller parts, such as hinges and clamps, had to be made by hand, since the machinery that once made them had been stolen or destroyed by the enemy. The first-class main hall aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam The entire rubber flooring was renewed, as was nearly all of the carpeting. All of the steel work was scaled and preserved and all piping cleaned. All ceilings and floors were removed; all of the liners 374 bathrooms were rebuilt. In the passenger spaces the wood paneling, which had been scratched and mutilated, was sanded down to half its thickness and relacquered. All the cabin's closets and fixtures were replaced. The entire electrical wiring system was renewed. Having been painted over for blackouts and cracked in tropical climates, 12,000 square feet (1,100 m2) of glass was refurbished. Even the hand rails had to be repolished to eradicate thousands of carved initials. The project was monumental, because of the material shortages and the decline of the number of skilled craftsmen. On October 29, 1947, after 18 months at the shipyard, the Nieuw Amsterdam reentered transatlantic service. Over 100 liners were restored with similar efforts. Post war career and demise[edit] The Nieuw Amsterdam as a cruise ship The refit took eighteen months and cost more than her original construction, but on October 29, 1947, the Nieuw Amsterdam was finally back on the transatlantic run. Her passenger accommodations had been slightly altered, and the ship emerged with a gross tonnage some 400 tons larger than before, ending up at 36,667.[4] For the next twenty years Nieuw Amsterdam would enjoy a loyal following and financial success. Even when joined by a more contemporary fleet mate in 1959, the SS Rotterdam, the Nieuw Amsterdam still commanded a loyal following and remained one of the most popular ships on the north Atlantic. Her several refits in the 1950s ensured she remained in top condition and continued service despite her being near thirty years of age. In 1967 severe boiler problems seemed to indicate an end to the venerable liner’s career, however new US Navy surplus boilers were installed during a sixteen week shipyard period at Wilton-Fijenoord in Schiedam and her career continued. Painting of the Nieuw Amsterdam In the same decade jet travel had made continued Atlantic passenger runs impractical, so Nieuw Amsterdam was shifted to cruising in the Caribbean. Soon escalating operating cost and competition from newer cruise vessels meant an end to the grand liner’s service career. Nieuw Amsterdam had been an enduring icon on the North Atlantic for the better part of three decades—certainly her refined interiors and impeccable service added much to her appeal. The ship sailed to the breakers in 1974

Holland America Line's newest ship, the ms Koningsdam, wrapped up her inaugural Caribbean season this weekend as she steamed off to Europe.

Holland America ships by size, along with some stats about when they debuted, how many guests they hold, and a list of key features on board.

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Utilising many rare and unpublished images, Ian Collard offers a lavishly illustrated look at the cruise ships operated by the Holland America Line.

When Holland America Line's ms Statendam and ms Veendam sail to Mexico, Hawaiiand French Polynesia for the 2013-14 season, newly expanded itineraries will feature extended port stays, overnight calls and visits to some of the most picturesque locations in the world. With convenient roundtrip San ...

The 2,666-passenger Pinnacle-class ship is scheduled for delivery in the spring of 2021.

Here’s a great recipe from Holland America. Just in time for the fall and winter months. Prepare this for breakfast on the weekend and enjoy! Holland America’s Dutch Raisin Rolls Ingredients: 3 ¾ c…

Esto fue lo que más nos gustó tanto del barco como del itinerario por el Caribe a bordo del Nieuw Statendam. Detallada valoració de la experiencia.

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See which are the best and worst Holland America Line cruise ships according to all of the online reviews. I aggregated reviews from all of the cruise sites and collated comments from cruisers.

See which are the best and worst Holland America Line cruise ships according to all of the online reviews. I aggregated reviews from all of the cruise sites and collated comments from cruisers.

The new 99,500-ton Pinnacle Class ship is set to launch in November 2018.

There's an entire life onboard the cruise ship which you probably didn't know about. Take a look things you never knew happened on a cruise ship behind the scenes.