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HAL Overview
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HAL Fleet
Amsterdam
Eurodam
Maasdam
Nieuw amsterdam
Noordam
Oosterdam
Prinsendam
Rotterdam
Ryndam
Statendam
Veendam
Volendam
Westerdam
Zaandam
Zuiderdam
Itinerary
Eastern Caribbean Nov-Apr, from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Europe, May-Aug, sailing from various ports including: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Amsterdam, Netherlands, Stockholm, Sweden.
New York and Quebec City sailing Canada and New England itineraries.
CDC Ratings
2009 Rating 100 (Apr)
2009 Rating 100 (Nov)
2010 Rating 98 (Mar)
2010 Rating 97 (Oct)
2011 Rating 100 (Oct)
2012 Rating 100 (Mar)
2013 Rating 100 (Jan)
Deck Plan
Observation Deck
Crow's Nest, Explorations Cafe, Passenger Staterooms, Retreat (forward), Silk Den, Tamarind Restaurant, Volleyball and Basketball Court
Panorama Deck
Passenger Staterooms, Club HAL, Video Arcade, The Loft, Game Room
Lido Deck
Fitness Center, Spa, Salon, Hydro Pool, Lido Pool, Lido Bar, Terrace Grill, Canaletto Restaurant, Lido Restaurant, Sea View Pool and Bar
Navigation Deck
Nautical Bridge, Passenger Staterooms
Rotterdam Deck
Passenger Staterooms, Concierge, Neptune Lounge
Upper Verandah Deck
Passenger Staterooms
Verandah Deck
Passenger Staterooms
Upper Promenade Deck
Passenger Staterooms
Promenade Deck
The Mainstage (balcony), Meeting Rooms, Screening Room, Photo Gallery, Boutiques, Ocean Bar, Upper Rembrandt Dining Room
Lower Promenade Deck
The Mainstatge (balcony), Casino, Sports Bar, Piano Bar, The Northern Lights, Queen's Lounge & Culinary Arts Center, Pinnacle Grill, Pinnacle Bar, Art Gallery, Explorer's Lounge, King's Room, Lower Rembrandt Dining Room
Main Deck
The Mainstage, Passenger Staterooms, Atrium, Atrium Bar, Front Office, Shore Excursion Desk
Outdoor Features
Lido Deck
Main pool area featuring a Hydro Pool (forward), Lido Pool and Bar (amidships), and Sea View Pool and Bar (aft).
Sports Court
Volleyball & Basketball Court located on observation deck (amidships).
Adult's Only
The Retreat
Your own private oasis located high above the rest...the exclusive Retreat cabanas are the ultimate place to relax surrounded by healthy refreshments and luxurious amenities. Private cabanas are available to reserve by the day or by the cruise. Available on two decks, they are tastefully decorated, filled with amenities and provide an exquisite poolside retreat.
Eurodam
The ms Eurodam marks Holland America Line's new Signature-class ships. The ms Eurodam furthers the evolution of our sophisticated mid-sized ships with 11 passenger decks, a new topside Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge surrounded by panoramic views, an Explorer's Lounge bar, a new Italian restaurant adjacent to the Lido, elegant luxury jewelry boutique, new atrium bar area, an enhanced and reconfigured show lounge and a new photographic and imaging center. On the technical side, the ms Eurodam features the latest state-of-the-art navigation and safety systems. The ship is powered by six diesel generators and propelled by the latest Azipod® propulsion technology.
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| News | Notable Rooms |
| Itinerary | Dining Venues |
| CDC Ratings | Outdoor Venues |
| Deck Plan | Kid's Stuff |
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Specifications
Ship Class: Signature
Launched: 2008
Refurbished:
GRT: 86,000
Length: 935 ft.
Draft: 26 ft.
Speed: 24 Knots
Passengers: 2,104
Accommodations
All staterooms feature the Mariner Dream Bed with premium plush Euro-top mattress and high-quality cotton bed linens, flat-screen TVs and bathroom enhancements ranging from deluxe bathrobes to lighted, magnifying make-up mirrors.
All suites include comfortable bed duvets, fully-stocked mini-bars, VCR/DVD players with access to an extensive video/DVD library, personalized stationery and use of the exclusive concierge-staffed Neptune Lounge.
Lanai staterooms feature doors that open directly onto the walk-around promenade, while Spa staterooms located near the Greenhouse Spa offer exclusive amenities such as an organic cotton bathrobe and slippers, yoga mat, water fountain, special room service menus and treatments, and more.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 143-284 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 169-267 | Sq. Ft. |
| Balcony | 213-379 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
| Suite | 273-1357 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
Main Dining Room
Two level Rembrandt Dining Room. One level of the restaurant offers a flexible/open dining service from 5:15 to 9 p.m. daily, and the other hosts two seatings, an early seating at 5:45 p.m. and main seating at 8 p.m. Guests selecting flexible open seating may make reservations daily during a cruise up to 4 p.m. or simply walk up anytime during dining hours.
Lido Restaurant
Main buffet.
Terrace Grill
Kid-friendly menus including tacos, hamburgers and hot dog on the pool deck.
Tamarind Restaurant & Silk Den Lounge
Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge with panoramic views of the ocean and Lido Pool area.
Pinnacle Grill
Sterling Silver tableware and premium beef and fresh seafood.
Canaletto
Italian cuisine.
Room Service
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 24 hours a day.
Notable Rooms
Main Stage Theater
Main showroom features talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedy acts.
Ocean Bar
Lounge with panoramic views offers music and dancing.
Piano Bar
The pianist invites you to join in the fun as they rock the room nightly.
Explorer's Lounge
Coffees, drinks and liqueurs are served to the classical sounds of the Adagio Strings.
Queen's Lounge
Culinary Arts Center features state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen for gourmet presentations, tasting events and intimate cooking classes
The Northern Lights
Dance club.
Casino
Slots, cards, roulette and more.
Screening Room
Movie cinema.
Explorations Café
A comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the Internet and check email or simply read the morning paper.
Crow's Nest
Features sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening.
Kid's Only
Club HAL® - Kids
Children, ages 3-7, can participate in such activities as story telling, fabric painting, indoor games, ship tours, arts and crafts, charades, Uno®, drawing contests, ice-cream sundae parties, bingo or a farewell pizza party. A colorful, expanded playroom with art tables, big-screen TV, puzzles and games (children must be potty-trained in this area - no pull-ups).
Club HAL® - Tweens
Tweens, ages 8-12 might learn golf putting, have disco parties and theme parties, participate in the award-winning National Park Service Jr. Ranger Program on Alaska cruises, compete in on-deck sports events, compete in scavenger hunts or simply play Ping-Pong with a friend.
The Loft and The Oasis
Teens, ages 13-17 will especially enjoy the teen disco, dance lessons, video games, teen sports tournaments, card games, trivia contests, bingo, movies and videos.
The Oasis
Follow a special passageway upstairs from the Loft to find the private entrance to The Oasis, a secluded teens-only sun deck. There is plenty of space to relax and socialize, as well as comfortable lounge chairs and hammocks, a nine-foot high water fall, cave and wade pool to cool off from the sun, and a state-of-the-art sound system.
After Hours
Club HAL® After Hours is available on all ships (except the ms Prinsendam) from 10:00pm - 12:00am. The fee is $5 per child, per hour. Parents must pick up their children on time or a late fee is charged. For babysitting outside of the hours offered in Club HAL, guests may check at the Front Office to schedule this service provided by staff on a voluntary basis only.
