MS Prinsendam Cruise Ship Review
The Ms Prinsendam is the smallest and most intimate ship of Holland America Lines that is designed to discover the far-flung corners of the world in sophistication and elegance. It only accommodates 832 passengers and offers its guests the ambiance of a classic yacht with the capaciousness of a big ship. It is a true prince of a ship that sails to exotic destinations on a longer haul that include the Antarctica, Black Sea and the Mediterranean and a big favorite of more mature guests that prefer a classic style of cruising in a ship with modern conveniences.
Holland America Line - MS Prinsendam
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Ms Prinsendam was recently upgraded in 2007 and it now embodies most of Holland America’s most favored institutional amenities and facilities. It now has on board Holland America’s trademark Explorations Café powered by the New York Times; the elegant Pinnacle Grill, the line’s alternative restaurant; the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine, a modern demo kitchen offering interactive cooking lessons; and the Greenhouse Spa & Salon that offers guests exotic wellness and beauty treatments. It also has a movie theater, whirlpool, state-of the art fitness center and two modest size pools. The upgrading also brought the Club HAL kid’s program to Ms. Prinsendam.
On board Ms Prinsendam you won’t find rock walls, ice rinks, water slides and other mass market cruise amenities usually found in big mega cruise ship. What it offers is classic cruising style with fine meals in elegant ambiance complete with sparkling crystals, exquisite china and fine linen at the La Fontaine Dining Room and Pinnacle Grill; freshly cooked gourmet food offered in athe more relaxed setting of Lido Restaurant, traditional cruise variety shows featuring talented dancers and singers, comedians and illusionists at the Queen’s show lounge and dedicated, impeccable and gracious service of well-trained crew and staff.
MS Maasdam Cruise Ship Review
MS Maasdam of Holland America Lines’ is a small & elegant ship compared to other cruise ships and is designed for fewer guests, only a maximum of 1,258 passengers, but making available more space for utmost luxury and comfort. A colossal sculpture by Luciano Vistosi called “Totem” is the centerpiece of this well-designed cruise ship displayed in a towering three – tiered atrium. This amazing work of art made use of 2,000 sparkling pieces of cut glass. Other interesting art work on MS Maasdam include a collection of seven Japanese iron pots and a charcoal brazier which date back from the end of the Edo era and two abstract murals decorating the Rotterdam Dining Room.
MS Maasdam Cruise Ship
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MS Maasdam offers exemplary dining experience in all its dining venues that comprise the Rotterdam Dining Room, the MS Maasdam’s main dining room that includes 5 – course menus that include low-carb, vegetarian and continental cuisine as options; an extensive wine list and unimpeachable service. Pinnacle Grill on the other hand offers an elegant and intimate dining experience and Lido Restaurant is a casual and relaxed venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner that serves a wide array of fresh short order specialties.
Incomparable amenities and activities on board MS Maasdam include food presentations, intimate cooking lessons and tasting events presented by Food & Wine magazine at the modern demo kitchen; the Exploration Café powered by The Now York Times where guests can surf, read and drink coffee to their heart’s content; greenhouse Spa & Salon for blissful wellness and beauty rituals; Rembrandt Show Lounge for a variety of musical and artistic shows; Crow’s Nest is a chic nightclub at night and a viewing deck by day time; Club HAL, a dedicated area for youthful activities ; and the Loft, a place for the young to hang out, socialize and have fun.
MS Eurodam Ship Review
MS Eurodam Ship Review
Are you tired of all the marketing tactics that many cruise liners have in mind? If you are up to the game of mixing the old with the new, Eurodam is just the right cruise ship for you. This cruise ship offers the same warm hospitability that you would normally experience in other lines in the same fleet but this has something up in store. They have a lot to offer that is not commonly seen in her other sisters.
MS Eurodam Cruise Ship
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If you want to be entertained by a classic evening gala, this is the right thing for you! It has the first ever Asian restaurant, the Silk Den. It is designed homage to Hong Kong’s hip and modern nightlife, as if you are in one of the clubs in Wanchai.
To add to its contemporary vibe, it added another place where you do a lot of things such as read, drink coffee, surf the Net, among others. This place is perfect for those who want to be acquainted with other passengers aboard.
Instead of the common tennis courts you would normally see in Holland America’s cruise ships, the ship has a basket ball which can also be turned into a dodgeball court when the need arises.
This is perhaps a bold move that Holland America wanted in order to diversify its market. It used to cater to the older set as well as among the active ones. Now it has broadened the market. This move worked for it has already seen the results.
Nightlife here is formal for most part. Passengers are requested to dress up to the nines in the evening. In other times of the day, casual wear is highly acceptable. Restaurants, too, follow a certain type of protocol where informal clothing may not be suited, although in other parts of the ship like the outer decks, you can wear this gear.
Westerdam Review
Westerdam Review
Westerdam is the newest cruise ship and is part of the Vista class of Holland America. What this cruise liner offers is a mixture of the old glory days of liners with its traditional formal nights yet having a casual feel to its dining traditions. This is one ship that still adheres to the former charm of sea cruising amidst the allure of the innovative strategies other cruise liners have. This cruise line offers classes that range from flower arrangement to digital photography editing. Every passenger has an activity to do on board the cruise liner.
Westerdam
Yet the design of the cabin is as trendy as the trendiest cabins on the sea. It also follows the trend of cruise liners of today where it gears towards the verandah style. The smallest balcony cabins are roomy and it can contain a pedestal table and chairs alongside the bed. But passengers will agree that small as it is the amenities that it contains is also at par with the largest cabins of the ship. The amenities of the stateroom have the best of them all. With Egyptian cotton linen to direct-dial phones, passenger will surely enjoy their stay here.
You can be sure that dining will be an experience you will never forget. The dining experience focuses basically on the main restaurant where it serves breakfast and dinner daily. But to those who prefer restaurant-style experience, you can always do that on Deck 2 of the main dining hall.
Particular diners will have a lot to choose from, especially those who have specific diets like vegan or kosher.
The public areas would include Explorations Café where passenger can play board game together or simply read a book while sipping coffee, and the Crow’s Nest bar, the observation deck of the ship. Aside from these two, there are other rooms they can explore and have fun.
MS EURODAM CRUISE SHIP REVIEW
MS EURODAM CRUISE SHIP REVIEW
For those looking for elegant luxury in their cruise ships, Holland America Line proudly presents the very first of its new Signature class ships- the MS Eurodam. Seeking to further the evolution of fine cruise ships, Holland American Line's MS Eurodam features 11 comfortable and spacious passenger decks with the latest entertainment available. Topside is our wonderful Pan-Asian grill with a beautiful panoramic view of the exotic scenery and, below deck, the Explorers Lounge bar is always serving up the finest cocktails on the seven seas. Go shopping for treasures in our unique shops and luxury jewelry boutiques, then have a relaxing meal next to the lido in our fine Italian restaurant. If all this excitement is making you tired, you can always come relax and make new friends in our lush new atrium bar area and enjoy the beauty of nature.
MS Eurodam Cruise Ship
The MS Eurodam is proud to present out beautiful collection of fine art, "The Dutch Golden Age — An Inexhaustible Tradition". In this delightful art exhibition, we will explore the wonderful art from Dutch artisans from the Dutch Masters to contemporary works of equal splendor. Enjoy fine 17th-century cartography by famed map maker Johannes Vingboons, gorgeous oil paintings in a photo realistic style by artist Jan van 't Hoff, and the intriguing " Two Minutes Later and The Nightwatch", a modern reinterpretation of the famous painting by Rembrandt all without leaving the ship!
MS Eurodam - Highest Level Services
Do you want to share the fine artistry of your MS Eurodam cruise with your family and friends? Then just ask one of our Microsoft-certified "techsperts" at any of our many free seminars. In no time at all you will be able to share your entire vacation with your family and friends with the latest in web technology all without ever having to leave the Eurodam cruise ship or your wonderful vacation even once.
MS Eurodam - Pool Area
