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ms AMSTERDAM
Endowed with décor and amenities befitting a ship of flagship status, the ms Amsterdam blends the latest in shipbuilding technology with an artistry all her own.

Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 1,380
Crew members: 647
Gross tonnage: 61,000 grt.
Length: 780 feet
Beam: 105.8 feet
Maximum speed: 22.5 knots
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Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the flagship ms Amsterdam sets the standard for our fleet of five-star cruise ships. As the third ship bearing the name of the Dutch capital in the line's more than 130-year history, the ms Amsterdam blends the very latest in shipbuilding technology with the artistry, personalized touches, and superior service that has made Holland America Line one of the highest-rated cruise lines in the world. Traveling aboard her is world-class cruising at its finest.

At the heart of the ms Amsterdam is the Planeto Astrolabium, a specially commissioned signature sculpture suspended and soaring in a three-story atrium. The stunning Astrolabe tracks constellations, the planets, world time and ship time. Dutch heritage and tradition aboard the ms Amsterdam is clearly displayed in original Art Deco pieces that once graced the Nieuw Amsterdam of 1938. For a contemporary touch, works of the noted maritime artist Stephen Card adorn public spaces. With the capacity to carry 1,380 guests, the ms Amsterdam features 172 staterooms with verandahs. The ms Amsterdam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Spring 2005.

Flagship features:

• 18 spacious public rooms
• Stunning artwork and antiques, including original Art Deco pieces from the 1938 Nieuw Amsterdam
• Two outdoor swimming pools, one with retractable roof
• The Greenhouse Spa & Salon featuring thermal suites, a hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy pool, heated ceramic lounges and more
• Dramatic Queen's Lounge show venue
• Soaring central atrium with astrolabe sculpture tracking constellations and world time
• Casino and Sports Café
• Internet Center
• Wireless "hotspots" for laptop connectivity

Diverse dining choices:

• Elegant two-tiered La Fontaine Dining Room for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Intimate, reservations-only Pinnacle Grill
• The Lido Restaurant - a casual dining alternative - featuring a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
• Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining
• Extensive wine cellar featuring highly rated wines

Activities for all interests

• Escorted shore excursions, including Medallion Collection tours
• Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine Magazine, for gourmet cooking demonstrations and interactive classes
• Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, offering the largest library at sea, music listening stations and Internet access
• Crow's Nest nightclub
• Beauty Salon
• Luxury duty-free shopping
• Recent-release movies
• Lavish production shows
• Talented vocalists and performers
• Port lectures and cultural Explorations Speaker Series
• Interdenominational worship services