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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.
 
 
Ship Facts
Name ms Maasdam
Ship's Registry The Netherlands
Passenger Capacity 1,258
Crew members 557
Gross tonnage 55,451 grt (One registered ton equals 100 cubic feet)
Length 720 feet
Beam 101
Maximum Speed 22 knots
 
 
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 BvlgariŽ china, RiedelŽ stemware and FretteŽ 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:
The state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by their 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 HALŽ:
The 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.
 
 
 
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