Cruise Fleet:
Prinsendam

Ship Summary

Designed to explore the remote corners of the world in elegance and style, the ms Prinsendam is our most intimate ship. Accommodating just 835 passengers, she gives guests the feel of a classic yacht with the spaciousness of a cruise ship. The ms Prinsendam offers many cozy areas in which to find your favorite spot, most of her staterooms feature commanding ocean views and many have private verandahs.

A special signature sculpture dominates the three-story atrium featuring etched fish, turtles and dolphins climbing a stunning cylinder of Bolle glass and lit with state-of-the-art fiber optics. Other works of art include a remarkable abstract marble sculpture of a Viking ship by contemporary Norwegian artist Nicholas Widerberg, a series of paintings by impressionist painter Neil Pinkett, and an outstanding collection of Roman Amphorae from 50 - 150 AD. The ms Prinsendam, or "Princes" ship, is truly a classic ship worthy of her name.

Ship Facts

• Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
• Passengers capacity: 835
• Crew Members: 470
• Gross Tonnnage: 37983 grt.
• Length: 669 feet
• Beam: 106 feet
• Maximum speed:22 knots
• Dedicated:June, 2002, by Rose Abello, Eva Andresen and Linda Ehlenberger, representing all of the employees of Holland America Line.

Activities

Holland America's Prinsendam offers a very special onboard experience to those who voyage with her. Forty percent of her spacious staterooms feature private verandahs. Her spacious public rooms are adorned with fine art and antiques. Onboard activities include being pampered in our spa, gaining new perspectives from our Explorations Speaker Series, enjoying award-winning entertainment and just relaxing in the fresh sea air.

• 2 outdoor swimming pools, 1 with swim-up bar, and 3 whirlpools to soak your cares away
• Deck sports include jogging track and shuffleboard
• Full service Ocean Spa has gymnasium, massage, sauna/steam room and beauty salon
• Casino offers blackjack, roulette, video poker, craps and slot machines
• Boutique for duty free shopping
• Erasmus Library for quiet reading
• Half Moon Card Room for bridge, games and puzzles
• Computer Learning Center with scheduled sessions to broaden your knowledge
• Oak Room
• Internet Cafe
• Art Gallery

Dining

Before you board Holland America's Prinsendam, you must try to prepare your taste buds and appetites for the most scrumptious meals known to man. If you think you're prepare, come join our highly skilled chefs as they proceed to prepare their meals of sheer delight. You're guaranteed to become overwhelmed by what you're about to encounter. We'll be waiting.

• La Fontaine Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Lido Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast and lunch
• Odyssey Restaurant is an alternative dining room offering gourmet Italian fare
• Java Bar serves specialty coffees
• Complimentary 24-hour room service

Entertainment

Close your eyes and open your mind to all of the thrill seeking entertainment alternative that you'll have the opportunity to venture. No matter how you plan on spending your night, the Prinsedam remains well equip to accommodate each and every one of your desires. If you're looking for the relaxed scenery of a lounge, you'll find plenty. If you're in the mood for the mingling bar atmosphere, you'll feel completely comfortable in our bars.

• Queen's Lounge offers lavish theatrical productions and orchestra
• Crow's Nest is a lively lounge
• Explorer's Lounge is a sophisticated place to meet for cocktails and conversation
• Wajang Theater offers first-run movies
• Neptune Lounge
• Ocean Bar an intimate bar to meet for a few cocktails

Staterooms

Staterooms are put into different categories based on size as well as the location on the cruise ship.

All staterooms have twin or king beds, TV/VCR(satellite TV where available), fruit basket, telephone, safe, walk-in or large closets, bath with tub or shower, hair dryer and terry robes.

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