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Amsterdam

Sail Date: 5/10/2010

Length: 7 Nights

Ship: Amsterdam

Price: From $699.00

Available Addons: Pre or post cruise hotel stay. Optional roundtrip airfare. Optional shore excursions.

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EXCLUSIVE AMENITIES (per couple):

  • $150 Shipboard Credit
  • Complimentary Pinnacle Grill Alternative Dining Experience
  • Complimentary Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Itinerary

Destination Arrival Departure
SeattleWcities destination guide and download available5/10/2010 -- 5/10/2010 4:00 PM
At Sea5/11/2010 -- 5/11/2010 --
Glacier Bay5/12/2010 10:00 AM5/12/2010 7:00 PM
Juneau5/13/2010 7:00 AM5/13/2010 8:00 PM
Sitka5/14/2010 8:00 AM5/14/2010 5:00 PM
Ketchikan5/15/2010 7:00 AM5/15/2010 1:00 PM
Victoria, B.C.5/16/2010 6:00 PM5/16/2010 11:00 PM
SeattleWcities destination guide and download available5/17/2010 7:00 AM5/17/2010 --
Rates are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy. Government fees/taxes additional for all guests. Fuel surcharges may apply. Please ask your travel counselor for details. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply.

BB - Verandah Suite

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approx. 292 sq. ft. with verandah.

K - Large or Standard Inside Stateroom

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approx. 182 sq. ft.

J - Large or Standard Inside Stateroom

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approx. 182 sq. ft.

E - Large Outside Stateroom

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Approx. 197 sq. ft.

DD - Large Outside Stateroom

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Approx. 197 sq. ft.

DA - Large Outside Stateroom

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Approx. 197 sq. ft.

D - Large Outside Stateroom

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Approx. 197 sq. ft.

FF - Large Outside Stateroom

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Approx. 197 sq. ft.

F - Large Outside Stateroom

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Approx. 197 sq. ft.

EE - Large Outside Stateroom

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Approx. 197 sq. ft.

B - Verandah Suite

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approx. 292 sq. ft. with verandah.

A - Verandah Suite

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approx. 292 sq. ft. with verandah.

BC - Verandah Suite

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approx. 292 sq. ft. with verandah.

SB - Deluxe Verandah Suite

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Stateroom DiagramStateroom
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. Approx. 556 sq. ft. with verandah.

7-night cruise, meals, entertainment.

Ship Overview

Amsterdam The ms Amsterdam is the third ship to bear the name of the Dutch capital in Holland America Line's over 135-year history. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the ms Amsterdam blends the very latest in shipbuilding technology with the artistry, personalized touches and superior service that has made Holland America Line one of the highest-rated cruise lines in the world.

Tour the Ship

Discover elegant signature differences everywhere on the ms Amsterdam.

Queen's Lounge

Dazzling and daring, the Queen's Lounge is the ultimate show venue with semi-circular seating and brilliant pink and blue décor. Music, theatre, dance, comedy and culture all come to life on its illustrious stage.

Greenhouse Treatment Room

Spaaaaaaah! Let yourself be pampered in the restful atmosphere of the Greenhouse Spa and Salon. New thermal suites, steam rooms, organic treatments and gentle hands banish stress and fatigue, leaving you relaxed and energized.

Pinnacle Grill

Guests who dine at the intimate, reservations-only Pinnacle Grill enjoy a dining experience themed to reflect the Pacific Northwest. Candlelight and fine décor create a romantic ambiance that sets the stage for fresh Northwest dishes and select wines.

Neptune Lounge

At your service is the Neptune Lounge's Concierge, exclusively available to Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah Suite guests. Relax here over breakfast pastries with your favorite newspaper, or gather for evening hors d'oeuvres and cocktails in this timeless, genteel setting.

Lido Pool

Warm days with light, salty breezes are made for lounging poolside with an icy beverage in one hand and an epic novel in the other. Does this count as doing something or doing nothing? You'll soon know...

Wine Tasting Room

Whether you're learning to navigate your way through a winelist or enhancing your already vast knowledge of vintages and labels, visit the Wine Tasting Room for a fun, informative session with the ship's expert sommelier.

La Fontaine Dining Room

Elegance redefined under a flower-bedecked stained-glass ceiling -- the La Fontaine Dining Room offers award-winning dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aromatic soups, seasonal fish and succulent meats, crisp salads and divine desserts grace a fresh, imaginitive menu.

Explorer's Lounge

Rich reds and gleaming brass -- these are the essential ingredients for the understated elegance of the Explorer's Lounge. This meeting place for friends old and new offers intimate seating for small gatherings

Gym Room

Work out on the high seas in a state-of-the-art gym complete with machines, free weights, cardio equipment and a personal training consultant. Afterwards, re-hydrate yourself at the juice bar. On offer are carrot, apple, pineapple or vegetable blends -- good-for-you nectar of the gods!

Atrium

World time, ship's time, planets and constellations are all tracked by the Astrolabe clock tower that is the centerpiece of the ms Amsterdam's soaring atrium. Complete with gargoyles and godesses, this is a mystical masterpiece indeed.
Holland America Line
Ship Statistics
Year Built2000
Year Refurbished2005
Year Entered Present Fleet2000
Previous NameN/A
Country of RegistryNetherlands
Tonnage (GRT)62,735
Passengers1,380
Max Passengers1,772
Passenger Decks10
Number of Crew615
Officers NationalityDutch and English
Cruise Staff NationalityIndonesian, Filipino, American
Holland America Line
Staterooms
Total Staterooms690
Suites with balcony0
Suites without a balcony0
Oceanview without a balcony0
Oceanview with balcony0
Accommodations inside23

Select a deck to view the deckplan.

Sports Deck

Sports Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Lido Deck

Lido Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Navigation Deck

Navigation Deck Navigation Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Verandah Deck

Verandah Deck Verandah Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Upper Promenade Deck

Upper Promenade Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Promenade Deck

Promenade Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Lower Promenade Deck

Lower Promenade Deck Lower Promenade Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Main Deck

Main Deck Main Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Dolphin Deck

Dolphin Deck Dolphin Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Sky Deck

Sky Deck

The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.

Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.

Stateroom Key

  • Verandah Suite - BB
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
  • Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
  • Large Outside Stateroom - E
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DD
  • Large Outside Stateroom - DA
  • Large Outside Stateroom - D
  • Large Outside Stateroom - FF
  • Large Outside Stateroom - F
  • Large Outside Stateroom - EE
  • Verandah Suite - B
  • Verandah Suite - A
  • Verandah Suite - BC
  • Deluxe Verandah Suite - SB

Activities & Services

Activities & Services

  • ENJOY longer port calls thanks to revolutionary Azipod propulsion, which provides increased speed and fuel efficiency.
  • CHOOSE a spot in the sun next to the Lido swimming pool and its bronze sculpture of five leaping dolphins by British artist Susanna Holt.
  • STROLL the wide teak deck of the Lower Promenade.
  • SAVOR Holland America's mouth-watering cuisine, prepared by chefs trained in world-famous restaurants.
  • RELEASE all your stresses in the sauna and steam rooms of the Ocean Spa.
  • PAUSE for a quiet moment in the Java Cafe, library or card room.
  • PLACE your bets in the casino, offering blackjack, stud poker, draw poker, roulette and dice tables, plus 115 slot machines
Click HERE for information about Holland America's "As You Wish" Dining.

Tipping PolicyAdditonal for all guests.
Onboard AmbianceElegant

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

Reviewer Scorecard

Staff Dining Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value

The beautiful Amsterdam

Alaska - 7/2009

After hosting a Personal Enrichment Series Food & Wine group for Signature onboard the Amsterdam, I have nothing but good things to say about the ship.

She is beautiful and with less than 1400 passengers there was never a space issue.

The ship was very clean and no matter where you looked someone was cleaning something.

I did have a talk with the Hotel Manager and he mentioned that the crew is a very cohesive group and people love to work onboard the ship. I spoke with one waiter who actually is extending his contract. I have never heard that one before. The crew was happy and it really showed when they interacted with the passengers.

I did get an outside cabin. Very spacious and very well taken care of. I was not looking forward to having a connecting door to the neighbors because of the noise. I must say that we never even heard them and they were three teenagers! Sound control is great on the ship.

Beds were phenomenal. Never slept so well on a cruise!! They use pillow top Sealy mattresses.

In the whole week I saw my cabin steward twice, but yet our stateroom was always clean! They do not use any of those housekeeping carts anymore. On other cruises they stand around the hallways at their carts waiting for passengers to leave their staterooms. Not on HAL. I do not know where they hide, but it was a pleasure to walk in the hallways without it being an obstacle course.  

The food was very good at the buffet, the restaurant and of course at the Pinnacle Grill. What I liked about the buffet is that it was not self-serve. There were cooks behind the counter serving the food to you. That kept the place much cleaner then when passengers get their own food.

And guess what, the crew actually helped people to their tables if they noticed that the passenger needed help with their plates (unlike some other cruises I have done this year). 

I saw no signs of the cruise line trying to save money! HAL is as good as they have always been. And if they are saving money this year it happens behind the screens and does not affect the passengers!

Overall this experience reminded me again why HAL is still my favorite (mass?) premium cruise line!!! The service can't be beat and the whole atmosphere still reminds you that you are cruising and not that you in a big floating hotel.

Oh, and the average age was a lot lower then what most people think it is!!!!

 

Pros: Crew and atmosphere

Cons: It was only a 7-night cruise

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

4/5

Reviewer Scorecard

Staff Dining Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value

Transatlantic cruising

Venice to New York - 4/2008

Excellent food - Happy staff!

Ship was very well maintained.  The crew goes out of their way to assist you in all areas of  the ship.  Very extensive library and wifi in many areas of the ship, however, a little slow and expensive.  Outside deluxe stateroom was comfortable and we made more room to move about by turning the queen bed in to twins.

Pros: Food, Staff, Library, Spa

Cons: No cons

Reviewer Recommended? y

Reviewer Ratings

5/5

Reviewer Scorecard

Staff Dining Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value

Never Disappoints

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We use Holland America a lot, and the Oosterdam in particular. Even with some technical difficulties aboard, the staff more than compensates for this shortcoming with their willingness to accommodate each guest.

I have sailed on the Oosterdam 4 times in the last 18 months hosting groups. Like all ships, things go wrong from time to time, whether they be mechanical or schedule related. What sets Holland America apart, and the Oosterdam, is the willingness of the crew to step up and do what it takes to make things right.

I find the accommodations to be among the best around. The food has gotten increasingly better over the years, and the service is excellent. I am not an entertainment person, but can say with confidence that the dealers in the casino are very friendly.

We think HAL offers the best bang-for-the-buck in the cruise industry.

Pros: Holland America stands up for their product and do what it takes to make customers happy.

Cons: The ship is in somewhat rough shape, but is due to drydock in April and all of this should be repaired.

Reviewer Recommended? y

Available Addons:

Pre or post cruise hotel stay.
Optional roundtrip airfare.
Optional shore excursions.

Remarks:

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare, transfers, government fees and taxes additional.