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The ms Maasdam is the
fifth ship in Holland America
Line's more than 130-year
history to bear the name.
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.
She exudes a warm, elegant feel
throughout by combining rich,
polished woods over $2 million
dollars of art and antiques. The
ms Maasdam completed
all Signature of Excellence
enhancements to her public rooms
and staterooms in Spring 2006.
At
720-feet, the ms Maasdam
is designed to carry fewer
guests while providing them with
more space for maximum comfort.
Accommodating 1,258 guests, many
staterooms feature commanding
ocean views, and each of the 149
suites has a private verandah.
Join her in 2006-2007 on a
Caribbean
cruise to explore warm,
crystalline waters. The ms
Maasdam also offers
itineraries for
European
cruises, as well as cruises to
Canada and
New England.
Signature features include:
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The two-tier Rotterdam
Dining Room features
impeccable service and an
extensive wine list, and
offers five-course menus,
from continental cuisine to
vegetarian and low-carb
options
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The intimate
reservations-only Pinnacle
Grill offers an elegant,
sophisticated dining
experience and features
premium hand-selected cuts
of 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
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The Lido Restaurant offers a
relaxed ambiance for all
three meals and features a
variety of fresh,
cooked-to-order specialties
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The Culinary Arts Center,
presented by Food & Wine
magazine, is the setting for
gourmet cooking
demonstrations and
interactive classes
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Explorations Café, powered
by The New York Times,
features the largest library
at sea, as well as
comfortable music listening
stations and Internet access
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The Greenhouse Spa & Salon
features thermal suites, a
hydrotherapy and
thalassotherapy pool, heated
ceramic lounges and more
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The Rembrandt Show Lounge
features Las Vegas-style
productions, talented
vocalists, illusionists,
comedians and variety acts
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The Crow's Nest, where
sweeping views make this
observation lounge a top
choice for relaxing during
the day, and in the evening
transforms into a hip,
fashionable nightclub
features top-notch DJs and
great bands
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Club HALŽ, dedicated youth
facilities and activities
for kids ages 3 to 12
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The Loft for teens, new
areas designed exclusively
for teens (ages 13-17) to
have fun, socialize and hang
out with people their own
age
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