Maasdam - Holland America Cruise Ship
 MS Maasdam is a Holland America cruise ship named for a dam located on
the Maas River in the Netherlands. She was ordered along with her sisters MS Statendam and MS Ryndam in 1989
from Fincantieri Shipyards. During design of her class there was concern over her ability to meet the strict
new SOLAS 90 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea stability requirements which go into
effect in 2010. Her sister, MS Statendam proved to meet these requirements beyond expectations and the
additional ballast tanks fitted to the class to provide added stability usually travel void for weight
reduction and hence, fuel savings. Her hull design is based largely on that of MS Costa Classica with changes
to make it more buoyant as the superstructure of Maasdam and her sisters is much heavier than that of Costa
Classica. Maasdam and her sisters have articulated "Hinze" flap rudders, basically a rudder with a small
portion of its aft that can be steered in addition to the main rudder, for exceptional maneuverability. When
launched her class proved to be one of the world's most technically advanced and optimised cruise ships in the
world during sea trials.
Guests on the ms Maasdam will be able to "show and tell" their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop
powered by Windows®. Free workshops led by Microsoft-trained "techsperts" will show even the most novice camera or
computer user how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures and create scrapbooks using a variety
of Microsoft Windows and Windows Live services. Guests will learn how to share all their digital memories through
email, blogging and social networking — so friends and family can see where they've been cruising even before they
return home.
Enjoy an unforgettable cruise vacation aboard the ms Maasdam in 2009-2010 as she travels the Caribbean, Panama
Canal, Canada & New England and Europe.
Click on our Video Gallery for virtual tours of staterooms and public areas.
ms Maasdam - Ship Facts
Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 1,258
Crew members: 580
Gross Tonnage: 55,575 grt.
Length: 719 feet
Beam: 101 feet
Maximum speed: 22 knots
Dedicated: December 1993, by actress June Allyson
ms Maasdam - Amsterdam accommodations
Holland America ms Maasdam offer five major types of staterooms: Interior, Ocean-view, Lanai (available after
4/24/2011), Verandah Suites and Deluxe Verandah Suites.
MS Maasdam - Interior
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 Large or Standard Interior Staterooms
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 182 sq. ft
Stateroom amenities include:
- 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 on 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
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Ocean-view
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 Large Ocean-view Staterooms
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. Approximately 197 sq. ft.
Stateroom amenities include:
- 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 on 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
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Lanai - Lanai Staterooms
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 2 lower beds convertible to 1
queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Sliding glass doors lead onto the walk-around Lower
Promenade Deck. Approximately 197 sq. ft.
Stateroom amenities include:
- Direct access to the Lower Promenade Deck
- 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 on 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
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Verandah Suites
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 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size
bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator,
floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 292 sq. ft.
Include all the stateroom amenities, plus:
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
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Deluxe Verandah Suites
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 2 lower beds convertible to 1
king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private
verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Approximately 556 sq. ft
Suite amenities include:
- 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 on 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 on 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.
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Penthouse Verandah Suites
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 Bedroom with 1 king-size
bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private
verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet,
floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,159 sq. ft
Include all the suite amenities, plus:
- 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.
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