Prinsendam - Holland America Cruise Ship
 The MS Prinsendam (formerly Seabourn Sun and Royal Viking Sun) is a cruise
ship for Holland America Line and is nicknamed the Elegant Explorer. She was launched in 1988 as the Royal
Viking Sun for the Royal Viking Line, and was renamed "Seabourn Sun" when Seabourn Cruise Line acquired the
ship in 1999. Shortly after, in 2002, Seabourn wished to concentrate on more intimate vessels. So, in 2002,
they transferred the ship to Holland America Line, where it was renamed the Prinsendam.
Cunard purchased the Royal Viking Sun (and the Royal Viking brand) as the failing Royal Viking Line ceased
operations in the mid 1990's. Opting to keep the ship's name as is, they placed her into the newly formed Cunard
Royal Viking division. This 5-plus star ship was rated the finest vessel afloat for most of her life with
Cunard.
Royal Viking Sun undertook World Voyages as Cunard's Global Roamer, and was a popular and highly sought after
ship for passengers and crew alike.
In 1999 Cunard and Seabourn were merged by parent company Carnival Corporation. It was decided to move Royal
Viking Sun to Seabourn, and after an extensive refit she emerged as the Seabourn Sun. In 2002 she undertook her
last cruise for Seabourn, a circumnavigation of South America.
After another extensive refit in 2002, Seabourn Sun re-emerged as the Prinsendam for Holland America Line -
another division of the Carnival Corporation. She has remained as Prinsendam to this day.
Prinsendam
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.
Treat yourself to Grand World Voyage aboard the very special ms Prinsendam and circumnavigate South America
and/or Africa, visit the iconic cities of Europe or indulge in the tranquility of the Caribbean.
ms Prinsendam - Ship Facts
Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 835
Crew members: 470
Gross Tonnage: 37,983 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.
ms Prinsendam- accommodations
Interior
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 Standard or Single Interior Staterooms
Standard or Single Interior Staterooms
2 lower beds that do not convert to 1 king bed, walk-in closet, bathtub and shower. Approximately
128-138 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 king-size bed, walk-in closet, bathtub and shower. Approximately
181-191 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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Verandah
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 Deluxe Verandah Ocean-view
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, walk-in closet, bath with tub and shower, sitting
area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 179-238 sq. ft. with
verandah
Stateroom amenities include:
* Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top
mattress and finely woven cotton linens
* Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage
* 100% Egyptian cotton towels
* Premium massage showerhead
* 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer
* 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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Suites
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 Superior Verandah Suites
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, walk-in closet, bath with tub and shower or shower
only, two sinks, sitting area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Approximately 362 sq. ft. with verandah
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, walk-in closet, bath with tub and shower, two
sinks, sitting area, 1 sofa bed, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Approximately 488 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,
walk-in closet, bath with ocean-view whirlpool tub, shower, living room, dining area, private
verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 724 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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