ms Amsterdam entered service in 2000 and is the last of four ships belonging to Holland America’s mid-size R-Class. She is the third ship to bear the Amsterdam name in Holland America’s long 135 year history and her graceful décor commemorates previous Amsterdam ships, with memorabilia, art and antiques from her namesake predecessors found throughout the ship. A highlight of the Amsterdam is her Planeto Astrolabium, a stunning, specially commissioned sculpture that spans the whole of her three-storey atrium and tracks constellations, the planets, world time and ship time. more info ›
Fully upgraded in 2005 to incorporate Holland America’s Signature of Excellence features, ms Amsterdam’s 10 passenger decks are now packed with world-class facilities and amenities for the whole family. During the day you can workout in the state-of-the-art fitness centre, learn yoga, take a dip in a choice of two outdoor pools, one with sliding glass roof, pamper yourself at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, check your email in the Explorations Café, or take in a cooking class from Master Chefs at the Culinary Arts Centre demonstration kitchen, there is a perfect onboard activity for everyone. For kids there’s Club HAL® for 3-12 year olds plus The Loft and Oasis designed exclusively for teens (13 - 17) to hang out with people their own age and a video arcade.
She has four main restaurants including the splendid main La Fontaine Dining room for a formal five-course affair, the intimate reservation-only Pinnacle Grill offering a sophisticated dining experience, the Lido Restaurant offering a relaxed, more casual option and the speciality Canaletto Italian Restaurant plus 24-hour in-room dining. After dinner head for one of the numerous bars and lounges, take in a show at the double-deck Showroom at Sea Show Lounge, try your luck at the casino, take in a movie at the cinema and end the night with a dance at the Crow's Nest nightclub offering sweeping 270° views out to sea.
