ms Amsterdam

Amsterdam

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  • Ship Staff
  • Dining/Food
  • Entertainment
  • Activities
  • Cabins/Staterooms
  • Itinerary/Ports
  • Value

  • The ms Amsterdam is the third ship to bear the name of the Dutch capital in Holland America Line's over 135-year history. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, 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.

    • Year Built - 2000
    • Year Refurbished - 2015
    • Year Entered Present Fleet - 2000
    • Previous Name -
    • Country of Registry - The Netherlands
    • Tonnage - 62,735 grt
    • Passengers - 1,380
    • Max Passengers - 1,772
    • Passenger Decks - 10
    • Number of Crew - 604
    • Officers - European
    • Crew - International
    Stateroom Amenities
    • Television / Radio
    • In-Stateroom Movies
    • Direct Dial Phone
    • Hair Dryer
    • Minibar and/or Refrigerator
    • Bath Amenities/Toiletries
    • Bath Robes
    • DVD Player
    • Luxury Bedding
    • Nightly Turndown Service
    • Pillow-Top Mattresses
    • Showers and/or Bath Tubs
    • Sitting Area
    • Suites
    Public Spaces
    • Library
    • Internet Caf?
    • Show Lounge
    • Casino
    • Nightclub
    • Game Arcade
    • Movie Theater
    • Art Gallery
    • Bar(s)/Lounge(s)
    • Card Room
    • Sports Bar
    Entertainment
    • Classes and Workshops
    • Dancing
    • Educational/Enrichment Programs
    • Evening Entertainment
    • Guest Lecturers
    • Live Music
    • Wine Tasting Seminars
    Health & Fitness
    • Outdoor Swimming Pool(s)
    • Full Service Spa
    • Sauna
    • Steam Room
    • Whirlpool(s)
    • Aerobics and/or Cardio Instruction
    • Weight Machines
    • Free Weights
    • Cardio Equipment
    • Jogging Track
    • Volleyball
    • Shuffleboard
    • Ping Pong
    • Tennis / Paddle Tennis
    • Basketball
    • Acupuncture Treatments
    • Yoga and/or Pilates Instruction
    • Fitness Center
    Other Facilities
    • Elevators
    • Beauty Salon
    • Boutique(s) (duty-free)
    • Concierge Desk
    • Infirmary / Medical Center
    • Safe Deposit Boxes
    • Dry Cleaning/Laundry
    • Culinary Arts Center
    • Laundry Room
    • Tuxedo Rental
    Dining
    • Traditional Assigned Seating
    • Formal Restaurant(s)
    • Alternative Specialty Restaurant(s)
    • 24-hour Room Service
    • Al Fresco Dining
    • Caf?/Coffee Bar
    • Casual Dining Venue(s)
    • Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
    • Dining Style: Formal Nights and Casual Evenings
    • Dining Style: Traditional Dining
    Children & Teens
    • Dedicated Children's Center
    • Youth Counselor Staff
    • Babysitters Available
    • Dedicated Teen Center
    • Outdoor Children's Play Area
    • Youth Programs
    Additional
    • Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
    • Internet Access
    • Medical Emergencies
    • Pregnancy Policy
    • Smoking Policy
    • Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
    Total Rooms690
    Suites52
    Balconies120
    Ocean/River View385
    Interior133
    Accessible21
    Amsterdam Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many ? or as few ? as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Whether you choose to workout in the Fitness Center, pamper yourself with a massage at the spa, or listen to music while checking your email in the Explorations Caf?, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.

  • Sports Deck

    Stateroom Key

    • Pinnacle Suite - PS
    • Neptune Suite - SA
    • Neptune Suite - SB
    • Vista Suite - A
    • Vista Suite - B
    • Vista Suite - BB
    • Vista Suite - BC
    • Oceanview Stateroom - C
    • Oceanview Stateroom - CA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - D
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DD
    • Oceanview Stateroom - E
    • Oceanview Stateroom - EE
    • Oceanvew Stateroom - F
    • Oceanview Stateroom - FF
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - H
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - HH
    • Interior Stateroom - I
    • Interior Stateroom - J
    • Interior Stateroom - K
    • Interior Stateroom - M
    • Interior Stateroom - L
    • Interior Stateroom - N
    • Oceanview Stateroom - G
    • Interior Stateroom - MM
    Sports Deck

    Lido Deck

    Stateroom Key

    • Pinnacle Suite - PS
    • Neptune Suite - SA
    • Neptune Suite - SB
    • Vista Suite - A
    • Vista Suite - B
    • Vista Suite - BB
    • Vista Suite - BC
    • Oceanview Stateroom - C
    • Oceanview Stateroom - CA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - D
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DD
    • Oceanview Stateroom - E
    • Oceanview Stateroom - EE
    • Oceanvew Stateroom - F
    • Oceanview Stateroom - FF
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - H
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - HH
    • Interior Stateroom - I
    • Interior Stateroom - J
    • Interior Stateroom - K
    • Interior Stateroom - M
    • Interior Stateroom - L
    • Interior Stateroom - N
    • Oceanview Stateroom - G
    • Interior Stateroom - MM
    Lido Deck

    Navigation Deck

    Stateroom Key

    • Pinnacle Suite - PS
    • Neptune Suite - SA
    • Neptune Suite - SB
    • Vista Suite - A
    • Vista Suite - B
    • Vista Suite - BB
    • Vista Suite - BC
    • Oceanview Stateroom - C
    • Oceanview Stateroom - CA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - D
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DD
    • Oceanview Stateroom - E
    • Oceanview Stateroom - EE
    • Oceanvew Stateroom - F
    • Oceanview Stateroom - FF
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - H
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - HH
    • Interior Stateroom - I
    • Interior Stateroom - J
    • Interior Stateroom - K
    • Interior Stateroom - M
    • Interior Stateroom - L
    • Interior Stateroom - N
    • Oceanview Stateroom - G
    • Interior Stateroom - MM
    Navigation Deck

    Verandah Deck

    Stateroom Key

    • Pinnacle Suite - PS
    • Neptune Suite - SA
    • Neptune Suite - SB
    • Vista Suite - A
    • Vista Suite - B
    • Vista Suite - BB
    • Vista Suite - BC
    • Oceanview Stateroom - C
    • Oceanview Stateroom - CA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - D
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DD
    • Oceanview Stateroom - E
    • Oceanview Stateroom - EE
    • Oceanvew Stateroom - F
    • Oceanview Stateroom - FF
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - H
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - HH
    • Interior Stateroom - I
    • Interior Stateroom - J
    • Interior Stateroom - K
    • Interior Stateroom - M
    • Interior Stateroom - L
    • Interior Stateroom - N
    • Oceanview Stateroom - G
    • Interior Stateroom - MM
    Verandah Deck

    Upper Promenade Deck

    Stateroom Key

    • Pinnacle Suite - PS
    • Neptune Suite - SA
    • Neptune Suite - SB
    • Vista Suite - A
    • Vista Suite - B
    • Vista Suite - BB
    • Vista Suite - BC
    • Oceanview Stateroom - C
    • Oceanview Stateroom - CA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - D
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DD
    • Oceanview Stateroom - E
    • Oceanview Stateroom - EE
    • Oceanvew Stateroom - F
    • Oceanview Stateroom - FF
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - H
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - HH
    • Interior Stateroom - I
    • Interior Stateroom - J
    • Interior Stateroom - K
    • Interior Stateroom - M
    • Interior Stateroom - L
    • Interior Stateroom - N
    • Oceanview Stateroom - G
    • Interior Stateroom - MM
    Upper Promenade Deck

    Promenade Deck

    Stateroom Key

    • Pinnacle Suite - PS
    • Neptune Suite - SA
    • Neptune Suite - SB
    • Vista Suite - A
    • Vista Suite - B
    • Vista Suite - BB
    • Vista Suite - BC
    • Oceanview Stateroom - C
    • Oceanview Stateroom - CA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - D
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DD
    • Oceanview Stateroom - E
    • Oceanview Stateroom - EE
    • Oceanvew Stateroom - F
    • Oceanview Stateroom - FF
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - H
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - HH
    • Interior Stateroom - I
    • Interior Stateroom - J
    • Interior Stateroom - K
    • Interior Stateroom - M
    • Interior Stateroom - L
    • Interior Stateroom - N
    • Oceanview Stateroom - G
    • Interior Stateroom - MM
    Promenade Deck

    Lower Promenade Deck

    Stateroom Key

    • Pinnacle Suite - PS
    • Neptune Suite - SA
    • Neptune Suite - SB
    • Vista Suite - A
    • Vista Suite - B
    • Vista Suite - BB
    • Vista Suite - BC
    • Oceanview Stateroom - C
    • Oceanview Stateroom - CA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - D
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DD
    • Oceanview Stateroom - E
    • Oceanview Stateroom - EE
    • Oceanvew Stateroom - F
    • Oceanview Stateroom - FF
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - H
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - HH
    • Interior Stateroom - I
    • Interior Stateroom - J
    • Interior Stateroom - K
    • Interior Stateroom - M
    • Interior Stateroom - L
    • Interior Stateroom - N
    • Oceanview Stateroom - G
    • Interior Stateroom - MM
    Lower Promenade Deck

    Main Deck

    Stateroom Key

    • Pinnacle Suite - PS
    • Neptune Suite - SA
    • Neptune Suite - SB
    • Vista Suite - A
    • Vista Suite - B
    • Vista Suite - BB
    • Vista Suite - BC
    • Oceanview Stateroom - C
    • Oceanview Stateroom - CA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - D
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DD
    • Oceanview Stateroom - E
    • Oceanview Stateroom - EE
    • Oceanvew Stateroom - F
    • Oceanview Stateroom - FF
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - H
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - HH
    • Interior Stateroom - I
    • Interior Stateroom - J
    • Interior Stateroom - K
    • Interior Stateroom - M
    • Interior Stateroom - L
    • Interior Stateroom - N
    • Oceanview Stateroom - G
    • Interior Stateroom - MM
    Main Deck

    Dolphin Deck

    Stateroom Key

    • Pinnacle Suite - PS
    • Neptune Suite - SA
    • Neptune Suite - SB
    • Vista Suite - A
    • Vista Suite - B
    • Vista Suite - BB
    • Vista Suite - BC
    • Oceanview Stateroom - C
    • Oceanview Stateroom - CA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - D
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DA
    • Oceanview Stateroom - DD
    • Oceanview Stateroom - E
    • Oceanview Stateroom - EE
    • Oceanvew Stateroom - F
    • Oceanview Stateroom - FF
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - H
    • Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View - HH
    • Interior Stateroom - I
    • Interior Stateroom - J
    • Interior Stateroom - K
    • Interior Stateroom - M
    • Interior Stateroom - L
    • Interior Stateroom - N
    • Oceanview Stateroom - G
    • Interior Stateroom - MM
    Dolphin Deck

  • Enjoy refined amenities, such as fragrant Elemis Aromapure bath products, flat-panel TVs, finely woven cotton linens and Holland America's signature Mariner's DreamTM bed, which grace every elegant stateroom. Most of the spacious rooms aboard are ocean-facing, allowing you to enjoy expansive views as you sail to each new destination. Many have private, teak-lined verandahs, perfect for sunbathing or dining al fresco.

    Information provided within these pages has been updated as of June 2019. While we do our best to ensure that stateroom descriptions and deckplans appearing in this website are complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. Please reconfirm stateroom accommodations and deck placement prior to booking.

    Pinnacle Suite
    Category: PS
    Square Footage: 1,159 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Bedroom with one king-size bed
    • Oversize whirlpool bath & shower
    • Living room
    • Dining room
    • Dressing room
    • Private verandah
    • Pantry
    • One sofa bed for two persons
    • Mini-bar
    • Refrigerator
    • Guest toilet
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    • A variety of firm, medium, and soft pillows
    • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
    • Personalized cruise stationery
    • Oversized bath towels
    • One-touch telephone concierge service
    • Fresh flowers
    • Complimentary DVD library
    • Complimentary laundry, pressing, and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
    • Premium duvet, oversize bath towels, and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
    • Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
    • Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening upon request
    • Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
    • Cocktail party with ship officers
    • Priority boarding for tender ports of call
    • Special disembarkation service
    • Priority dining and seating requests
    • Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only
    • High tea service in suite upon request
    • A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length
    • Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
    Neptune Suite
    Category: SA
    Square Footage: 568-644 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed
    • Oversize whirlpool bath & shower
    • Large sitting area
    • Dressing room
    • Private verandah
    • One sofa bed for two persons
    • Mini-bar
    • Refrigerator
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Complimentary laundry, pressing, and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
    • Premium duvet, oversize bath towels, and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
    • Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
    • Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening upon request
    • Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
    • Cocktail party with ship officers
    • Priority boarding for tender ports of call
    • Special disembarkation service
    • Priority dining and seating requests
    • Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only
    • High tea service in suite upon request
    • A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length
    • Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
    Neptune Suite
    Category: SB
    Square Footage: 568-644 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed
    • Oversize whirlpool bath & shower
    • Large sitting area
    • Dressing room
    • Private verandah
    • One sofa bed for two persons
    • Mini-bar
    • Refrigerator
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Complimentary laundry, pressing, and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
    • Premium duvet, oversize bath towels, and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
    • Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
    • Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening upon request
    • Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
    • Cocktail party with ship officers
    • Priority boarding for tender ports of call
    • Special disembarkation service
    • Priority dining and seating requests
    • Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only
    • High tea service in suite upon request
    • A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length
    • Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
    Vista Suite
    Category: A
    Square Footage: 295-337 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Whirlpool bath & shower
    • Sitting area
    • Private verandah
    • Mini-bar
    • Refrigerator
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    • A variety of firm, medium, and soft pillows
    • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
    • Personalized cruise stationery
    • Oversized bath towels
    • One-touch telephone concierge service
    • Fresh flowers
    • Complimentary DVD library
    Vista Suite
    Category: B
    Square Footage: 295-337 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Whirlpool bath & shower
    • Sitting area
    • Private verandah
    • Mini-bar
    • Refrigerator
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    • A variety of firm, medium, and soft pillows
    • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
    • Personalized cruise stationery
    • Oversized bath towels
    • One-touch telephone concierge service
    • Fresh flowers
    • Complimentary DVD library
    Vista Suite
    Category: BB
    Square Footage: 295-337 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Whirlpool bath & shower
    • Sitting area
    • Private verandah
    • Mini-bar
    • Refrigerator
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    • A variety of firm, medium, and soft pillows
    • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
    • Personalized cruise stationery
    • Oversized bath towels
    • One-touch telephone concierge service
    • Fresh flowers
    • Complimentary DVD library
    Vista Suite
    Category: BC
    Square Footage: 295-337 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Whirlpool bath & shower
    • Sitting area
    • Private verandah
    • Mini-bar
    • Refrigerator
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    • A variety of firm, medium, and soft pillows
    • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
    • Personalized cruise stationery
    • Oversized bath towels
    • One-touch telephone concierge service
    • Fresh flowers
    • Complimentary DVD library
    Oceanview Stateroom
    Category: C
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    This category has more than one view type. Please use stateroom number to verify view.
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom
    Category: CA
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    This category has more than one view type. Please use stateroom number to verify view.
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom
    Category: D
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom
    Category: DA
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom
    Category: DD
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom
    Category: E
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom
    Category: EE
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
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    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanvew Stateroom
    Category: F
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
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    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom
    Category: FF
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
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    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View
    Category: H
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
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    • Partial sea view
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom - Obstructed View
    Category: HH
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
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    • Obstructed view
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Interior Stateroom
    Category: I
    Square Footage: 182-293
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    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Interior Stateroom
    Category: J
    Square Footage: 182-293
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    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Interior Stateroom
    Category: K
    Square Footage: 182-293
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    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Interior Stateroom
    Category: M
    Square Footage: 182-293
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    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Interior Stateroom
    Category: L
    Square Footage: 182-293
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    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Interior Stateroom
    Category: N
    Square Footage: 182-293
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Oceanview Stateroom
    Category: G
    Square Footage: 140-319 sq. ft.
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    • Porthole window
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
    Interior Stateroom
    Category: MM
    Square Footage: 182-293
    Consult An Expert
    • Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed
    • Shower
    • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy? Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
    • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
    • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
    • Premium massage showerheads
    • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
    • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo, and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
    • Complimentary fresh fruit upon request
    • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
    • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
    • Ice service, shoeshine service, and nightly turndown service
  • Cruise reviews reflect the opinions of travel editors and cruisers/ readers and may not represent those of our company.

    Wonderful Midsize Ship

    3/2013 South East Asia
    The Amsterdam is the perfect ship for the World Voyage or segments of it. She carries just over 1200 passengers.
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    If you want a near perfect cruise this is the ship. With her itinerary, onboard activities, wonderful crew, staff and officers, not to mention the outstanding cuisine, the Amsterdam is top of the line.
    Pros Itinerary, cuisine, staff
    Cons None
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    1/2019 World cruise
    "Welcome Home". World cruise guests are greeted with this banner at embarkation and at every port. It is the mission behind this voyage.
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    Passengers return just as if it were their FL or AZ condo and it is the CREW and itinerary which pull them "home" to the Amsterdam. The ship is not the newest at sea (19+ years old) but it serves well for the journey. There are quiet spaces and there is plenty of entertainment (2 bands and a piano/string duo) and daily activities. There are several cultural programs with local representatives brought on board prior to a destination for an in-depth analysis of that country. Tahiti: music (learning Ukelele and Tahitian dance), history, language, foods and culture. You can be as active or as quiet as you want with a full library and digital host to assist with internet issues. There is now ONE price to pay for the entire voyage for internet use and it seemed to work well (three levels - from $600-700-800 depending on if you want to stream/Skype or just email). This should encourage younger passengers to join as they can work from the ship.
    Pros The CREW. I cannot stress enough how precious they are to this sailing. You get to know them and their families and they know everything you want from your request for a straw to how many sugars and when you want your tea. The itinerary and activities bring passengers back year-after-year. It is a "community" ship with knitting for hospitals in Seattle to arts and crafts to lectures to Tai Chi to painting to cooking to computer classes, etc...there is not enough time to do it all.
    Cons Shore excursions are expensive and in large coaches. Meat seemed a bit difficult to get cooked as requested. Next ship upgrade is May 2020 and they will replace all the bathrooms, plus more.
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    GRAND VOYAGE

    1/2015 WORLD ITINERARY
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    DESPITE THE CONS WE ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF THE VOYAGE
    Pros GREAT CREW,FOOD,ENTERTAINMENT,ACTIVITIES,ETC
    Cons OLD SHIP,INTERNET PROBLEMS FREQUENTLY,POOR SHORE EXCURSIONS
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    Alaskin Cruise

    9/2015 Alaska
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    This was our first cruise, and it will not be our last. We are so appreciative of the time we spent on and off the ship along with all the opportunities given to us along the way. Kudos to Holland America Line.
    Pros Restful, peaceful, picturesque scenes, privacy, too many to state
    Cons none
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    As good if not better than last time

    7/2017 Alaska
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    It was a great cruise, and the staff went of of their way to please. Saw a few different things this trip, and that made it even better. The entertainment was top notch. When the first Interdenomination church service was standing room only in the Hudson Room, people even walked away as there was little room left, the Scheduling Director gave us the Queen's Lounge for the following Sunday. We really appreciated that.
    Pros Great staff, great entertainment and great food.
    Cons Customs was slow to show up on debarcation, I'm sure some missed their flights. A very stressful end to an otherwise great trip. But it was customs, not Holland America Lines. However, they coulod have kept us better informed as to what was happening.
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    Alaska 14 day

    7/2019 alaska
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    see above
    Pros everything except cabin noise
    Cons cabin noise from above cabin 3395 3 am to 7 am and 7 pm to 11 pm
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    alaska cruise

    5/2018 Alaska
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    The entertainment could have been a little better on the ship, the rest of the journey was great.
    Pros staff was excellent
    Cons entertainment
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    World Cruise Segment One - Ft Lauderdale- Auckland

    1/2013 Grand World Voyage
    Once again I was extremely pleased to be on board the Amsterdam on World Cruise Segment. Our Cabin (2646) was wonderful,service as always is superb. Yes, the ship could probably use refurbishment in some areas, but that is not a real issue in my opinion. The level of service by all crew and officers make this ship a special one.
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    From the moment of check in at Ft Lauderdale pier, it was like a "High School reunion." So many familiar faces of both passengers and crew from last year. Made you feel WELCOME immediately. That feeling of "WELCOME HOME" prevailed throughout the voyage.
    The Captain Jonathan Mercer and his wife Karen, were a major factor in everyone LOVING the voyage. He was always available and speaking and socializing with the guests. Dining room and service were outstanding and every special request (in reason of course) was honored if possible.
     
    Pros The service level and attentivness of the officers and ALL crew members cannot be matched anywhere in my opinion
    Cons I think that the entertainment on a World Voyage should be of a higher level (as is Cunard's entertainment), There were some definitely highlights, but was not overly impressed by the quality of most of the entertainment in the show room.Cruise director is WONDERFUL though and knows every passenger.
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    7-night Alaska cruise from Vancouver

    7/2013 Alaska
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    Sailing to Alaska is on the bucket list of many people, and a 7-night round-trip cruise from Vancouver works neatly for many schedules. Holland America provides transfers between Seattle airport and Canada Place in Vancouver, which is helpful for US domestic flights. The Holland America MS Amsterdam is not a large ship, which is very nice, and it never felt crowded at all, even for peak viewing moments, such as seeing Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord. There were also some prime viewing areas where guests could sit and be more comfortable than if they were standing on deck (the Crow's Nest and the area by the pool, which is enclosed). Having a retractable roof over the pool is a great thing for the Alaska itinerary, so families can make use of the pool and hot tubs in comfort. One of the food highlights of the sailing was the salmon BBQ buffet, held at the pool deck during the Tracy Arm cruising day. Staterooms are very reasonable-sized, with extremely comfortable beds, and plenty of storage space. Our room steward was incredibly efficient, and our room was always tidy. I especially liked the very large library area, which blended into an area for the internet cafe, next to a dedicated card room. I thought it was a great idea to have plenty of board games on the ship, and these games could be checked out by guests. There was also an impressive DVD list, which could be ordered in the guest's stateroom, and delivered; extremely convenient! Staff onboard was very pleasant and willing to assist. I enjoyed the 'club' venues with their musicians more than the stage shows. The room service menu is extensive, and here's the best hint of the cruise: Order the room-service chocolate cake! You can't get it in the dining rooms, and it's the best dessert onboard. The dining room service and selection was good, and I found the dining server's recommendations to always be the best choice for dinner. The breakfast buffet has a good selection, but the menu did not change any mornings (a little variety would have been nice but this is not a deal breaker—there's no variety in my own pantry every morning!)
    Pros Great accommodations, friendly staff, smaller ship
    Cons A little more variety in the breakfast buffet would be nice
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    Segment 3 of World Cruise (Hong Kong to Cape Town)

    3/2014 Segment 3 of 2014 World Cruise Hong Kong to Cape Town
    The itinerary of this segment of the World Cruise was a very interesting combination of very familiar and less familiar ports, which was very attractive to seasoned cruisers. The Amsterdam is very well maintained, the mostly Indonesian and Philippine staff is accommodating and very pleasant. The cabins are large with lots of closet space. There are so many activities available during sea days that it would be difficult to be bored and the clients seemed very active, engaged and pleased.
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    Segment 3 covered the Far East, Indian Ocean ports and South Africa. Boarding in Hong Kong was painless and efficiently run. Embarkation and disembarkation activities are run like a well-oiled machine with the only hiccups a result of the delays caused by local authorities. Activities during days at sea are plentiful and varied. The lecture topics were interesting and relevant to the itinerary and well attended by passengers. The lecturers were professional and knowledgeable. The Microsoft laboratory and workshops in particular were very popular. In general, days in port provided sufficient time to explore the area and the ship’s excursions were very popular. The two premium restaurants on board had lovely menus and exceptional food and service. The food in the main dining room was good, but not great. And the breakfast/lunch buffets on Lido deck were well managed (there were never lines and provided lots of variety). The library was well stacked and the librarians extremely helpful to passengers who were experiencing internet problems (computers were located in the library). The service staff generally was very helpful and accommodating, particularly the Lido staff who were very solicitous of the elderly and disabled. There were two special activities for the clients in our group during this segment (a welcome cocktail party and an exclusive tour of the kitchen), both of which were well attended and enjoyable. I interacted regularly with several of the other passengers at breakfast and lunch and many of the excursions. All were very experienced cruisers and very aware and appreciative of the benefits available. 
    Pros Ship size is perfect for the world cruise itinerary. We docked in all ports with the exception of Phuket, where we tendered. And 900 passengers was just right too…it gave everyone a nice chance to interact with familiar faces and meet new people as well.
    Cons The internet on board was a newly installed system that had not been tested sufficiently. This presented ongoing communication problems for passengers and lots of dissatisfaction and complaining. This was not handled well from a customer service perspective by Holland America, which finally announced a refund of 50% for internet fees.
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    Mixed Bag

    9/2016 Alaska
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    Very disappointing food. Pinnacle Grill steaks were tough. Production shows were disappointing. Singers were very average, content was not exciting. No Broadway songs or shows.
    Pros Most of the staff is very good. Neptune Suites are very nice and spacious.
    Cons Food was very average including the Pinnacle Grill. Production shows were not as good as most cruise lines.
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    Alaska cruise

    9/2016 Alaska & Canada
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    We enjoyed our cruise very much. Our trip was changed due to weather, we were disappointed to miss Sitka, but understand the reason. The Crows Nest club was nice and we spent time there most days. The bar staff were great and very friendly. The entertainment was very good, but for the dance club, I felt there should be a band there most nights. The one time we were there and the band was playing, it was a lot of fun. The other nights, it was just like setting in one of the low key bar areas, not too much fun.
    Pros Great service and staff very friendly
    Cons Entertainment in dance club sparse
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    Maury's Review

    3/2016 Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Thiland, Sri Lanka, UAE
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    In this modern era there is no excuse for having internet access as bad as was on that ship. I think it is a rip-off and will consider other cruise lines because of this. Not only that but there were only two wine selections that I could drink. Two!
    Pros Great trip
    Cons Horrible internet access, lousy wine selection
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    Around the World on the MS Amsterdam

    4/2016 World Cruise
    The MS Amsterdam has been sailing the Grand World Voyage for years now, Her staff, crew and guests have become accustomed to her carrying them to faraway lands and back home again. Although she is 16 years old she has an amazing glow about her. Very little wear and tear is visible and she is by far the most clean and spotless ship I have ever sailed. Holland America is sure to send their most seasoned dining stewards, stateroom stewards, chefs, officers and customer service team members to wow the guests during their 115 day adventure. No detail too small or request too large to be accommodated by the staff. It was an experience of a lifetime to be a part of such a sailing and engage with travelers from all over the world who come together once a year over and over again to enjoy this ship and it’s Grand Voyage.
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    Upon embarkation I could tell this was going to be a sailing like no other. With friendly faces, smiles, cool towels and a beverage waiting as we boarded the ship, the service we would encounter as the days went on would only elevate. Checking in was a breeze with the front desk and the women behind customer service helped me nearly every day on this sailing with one thing or another. From DVD rentals, to delivering mail to fellow guests, to event invitations. Our home away from home would be our stateroom, I was blown away by it’s size, large spacious not cramped, lots of storage, closets and drawers. Enough room to store luggage and other items so that the walkways never felt cluttered. The bathroom was full size, well equipped and large enough for 2 people to share. We were thrilled with our ocean view window and loved being able to watch us port in the mornings. The stateroom stewards were above and beyond any similar service I have ever had. They were available 24/7 and became accustom to our schedule she that they could sneak in and out without having to bother us, or make sure we had ice when we liked it, new towels, etc. The dining room was a place for meeting and socializing. The stewards quickly remember your name, likes and dislikes and have the table set with your preferred items in a flash. How they remember everything is a mystery but they are wonderful at what they do. We had many nightly conversations with them about their homes, families and what parts of the world they have traveled. It makes you feel that they are traveling with you, not just serving you. The kitchen staff put out wonderful displays of food sculptures, ice carvings, buffet decorations and other delicacies throughout the sailing. The food was good, and there was little to no repetition, something new to try every day. Activities on the ship were round the clock, with group crafts, book clubs, bridge, board games, puzzles, language lessons, dance lessons, aerobics, computer courses and many many more opportunities to learn something new or gather with like minded people. The staff did a great job of keeping people entertained and engaged so that no one was bored or left out. The nightly entertainment around the ship was very nice. Different musical acts in the various lounges and bars kept things upbeat and allowed for dancing or socializing with a cocktail after dinner. The Main theater entertainment lacked in exciting acts. We skipped this venue throughout the sailing with the exception for about 4 performances. In final thoughts the sailing would not have such a great success without Captain Jonathan Mercer. His daily engagements with the guests over directional information, idioms, or geographical historical information was much loved by everyone. His staff adored him and you could tell he was true and gracious leader.
    Pros Small Ship, Un-matched Service, Amazing Itinerary, Large Staterooms, Diverse Menus
    Cons Lacking Entertainment, Very Salty Food, NO Unlimited Internet Package, Poor Internet Connections
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    2017 World Cruise on board the M/S Amsterdam

    1/2017 World Cruise
    The 111 day World Cruise through, Caribbean, Central America, across the Pacific to Asia; India; Parts of Middle East; through Suez Canal; the Med and back across the Atlantic.
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    A World Cruise with HAL should be on everyone's bucket list. The ship is nice and heavy and rode the waves beautiful! It was so smooth that it didn't even place a ripple in my wine glass. :) Of course the staff/crew are one of the best on the high seas. You are on the ship so long that we were referred to as "residents" and that is what we felt like as well as fellow family members. The itinerary was a very interesting one in that it hit almost all the continents...and each port of call was more interesting than the last. Was it nice to get home you ask? Yes, but after experiencing the World Cruise with HAL we're ready to go again in a heart beat!
    Pros GREAT Staff/Crew; Happy hour each night; Spacious Cabin; Fellow Passengers; Several surprise gifts; Great ports of call
    Cons Only lasted 111 days! :(
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    Holland America World Cruise 2015

    1/2014 Ft. Lauderdale - Sydney
    I sailed on the first segment of Holland America'a 2015 World Cruise - from Ft. Lauderdale to Sydney
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    This was one of HAL's "Grand Voyages" and it was indeed grand. The food was delicious, and the staff from the Captain on down to the room steward and assistant waiter were wonderful. Everyone was exceptionally friendly and helpful and made it a real pleasure to be onboard. In addition there were many special events, such as wonderful decorations in the dining room for themed dinners, sailaway parties with free drinks and/or wine, special lunches, etc. Entertainment was good, with many different entertainers brought in along the way. In addition to their regular show they would often do an additional "spotlight" show the next night early or even a matinee on some sea days. Speaking of sea days, of which we had many, there were always many different activities to keep everyone busy with a wide variety of choices. And of course there was always HAL's wonderful walk-around promenade deck where you could relax in a deck chair and watch the sea go by. Especially nice on sea days were the different lecturers on board. We had four different ones while I was on board, and all were very good and interesting. The Amsterdam is a lovely ship and just right for this cruise. She handles the seas well and is a perfect size. There was always plenty of room for everything and it never felt crowded. Overall it was a wonderful cruise and I hated when I had to disembark in Sydney.
    Pros Great cruise made especially wonderful by HAL's terrific staff.
    Cons Only complaint was that the public rooms were sometimes too cold, especially the main theater for lectures in the morning.
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    Last leg of 2014 World Cruise

    4/2014 South Africa
    Boarding the ship in Cape Town on the last leg of a world cruise was easy and the ships staff was welcoming. Since many passengers had been onboard for 3 months already they were interested in talking to "New" cruisers.
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    The Amsterdam is very well appointed and the library and jigsaw puzzle rooms are well used. Cabins, dining venues, shows and entertainment are all top notch.
    Pros Holland America's service level and crew are wonderful
    Cons Anytime dining not available on the world cruise. Missed ports due to virus outbreak
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    World Voyage MS Amsterdam

    4/2016 World Voyage. South Pacific, Australis, Indonesia, Asia, Europe, Middle East
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    Wonderful trip, good weather, fascinating ports can't really complain about anything exceptthe disembarkation at Port Everglades which was chaotic due to confusing instructions by HAL land staff and lack of porters
    Pros Food, service, itinerary
    Cons Entertainment
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    Two week Alaska.

    8/2019 Alaska
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    Wonderful, relaxing two weeks in beautiful Alaska. Would highly recommend this cruise to anyone. This was my sixth time and booked again for next year. You won’t be disappointed.
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    African ports cut in half without notice

    4/2014 Cape Town, Namibia, St Helena, Ascention Island, Cape Verde islands, Caribbean
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    2 years of savings and research bought a hughly anticipated 27 day unique African cruise out of Cape Town, South Africa. 4 days into the cruise, it morphed into 2 Cape Verde islands, 2 Atlantic islands and 4 Caribbean islands. We had already visited Cape Town and Namibia, 2 historically Dutch ports of call in African nations. The captain announced that he dropped 2 of the 4 African ports of call (Banjul, Gambia and Dakar, Senegal) because some guests had voiced to him their fear of ebola in West African neighboring countries. So that was that. A non-descript Cape Verde island was substituted and St. Lucia. The captain did not attempt to collect information from the other less influential guests and no fearful guest would have been obligated to go ashore. He did not disclose any statistical or clinical information about ebola that would have given his decision a factual basis about ebola as statistically compared to Somali pirates, terrorists, slip and falls, rogue waves, pilot error, passengers lost overboard and cruiseship diseases.
    Pros Lots of ceremonies with free champagne, local entertainments, free DVD's, educational speakers, very very clean ship, perfect sunny weather and a smooth ride
    Cons An elite very senior clique of guests who sail the entire 115 day itinerary rules the roost. I really did like the Captain alot and believe there should be a VERY clear policy related to changing itineraries that is available to Captains who might be bullied by some powerful guests who have fears.
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    World Cruise Segment - Hong Kong to Dubai

    3/2016 Hong Kong to Dubai
    This was a segment on the 2016 World Cruise sailing from Hong Kong to Dubai. It was an excellent voyage. Interesting mixture of ports - Hong Kong, Da Nang and Saigon, Vietnam, Cambodia, Phuket, Thailand, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Dubai. Great shore excursions in each port. Varied entertainment each night. Varied menus to reflect the cuisine of the country we were visiting. Great food and service.
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    This was a 26 day cruise visiting interesting ports in Asia. The time went very fast. There was a lecturer on board that provided excellent information on each port in a very entertaining manner. They also had lecturers discussing the history of the area and ancient civilizations. The lectures made the shore excursions much more meaning full and interesting. The crew were wonderful - very gracious and helpful. Many of the passengers had been on world cruises before and therefore provided interesting bits of advice and shared experiences. The ship was not full and people were embarking and disembarking in many of the ports. There was never a crowd at meals or on excursions.
    Pros Very interesting ports. Great port lecturer. She could tell great details about the cities and people. Service was great. Ship took precautions in case of pirate activity which was reassuring and interesting.
    Cons None
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    Exceeded Expectations

    9/2019 Alaska
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    We had a wonderful cruise to Alaska on the Amsterdam. We loved our Lanai room. All the staff was wonderful and helpful. The food was delicious. In the dining room, they brought me sorbet for dessert so I know they had it on board. Just couldn't get it on the Lido deck. Most of the excursions were fine, even if the weather was rainy a couple of times. Our favorite excursion was on Kodiak Island: the bus tour through town, visiting the Russian Orthodox chapel and the church, the Russian Tea featuring authentic Russian food and an unexpected concert from the island's balalaika players. It was wonderful. From there we went to a craft market featuring only local artists and finally a trip out into the wilderness to look for bears. (only saw fishermen, not bears) Would highly recommend this excursion for a fun and informative time. Getting on and off the ship was a breeze and very much appreciated. The only port we really didn't like very much was Homer. It was very expensive to ride a bus into town and not much to do when you got there. The bus stops were limited and mostly inconvenient. We should have booked an excusion there.
    Pros Food, staff, amenities
    Cons No vegan "ice cream" cones (ie Sorbet) in Lido buffet. Had to request CC on public TV.
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