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Holland America Line

Here a list of all the Holland America cruise ships in the current fleet.
(Ships are newest to oldest order.)

Nieuw Amsterdam
The Nieuw Amsterdam will be the 81st ship to enter service and second largest.

Noordam
Was christened on February 22, 2006, in New York City by the actress Marlee Matlin.

Oosterdam
The second addition to Vista-class of ships and offering all the best features.

Amsterdam
Named for the city of Amsterdam in northern Holland. It is the line's "Pacific Flagship"

Volendam
Some features on Volendam include mini-suites with verandahs.

Veendam
Features on Veendam include the two-tiered Dining Room, lounges, and a wide teak deck.

Maasdam
Maasdam features a teak promenade deck and atrium with glass sculpture.

Prinsendam
Prinsendam is nicknamed the Elegant Explorer. She was launched in 1988.

Eurodam
Eurodam entered service on July 5 2008 on her maiden voyage from Copenhagen.

Westerdam
Westerdam has eighty-five percent of her staterooms with ocean views.

Zuiderdam
Zuiderdam is the first of the Vista class ships, so named for the extensive use of glass.

Zaandam
Named for the city of Zaandam. It was built by Italy’s Fincantieri yard in Venice.

Rotterdam
The Rotterdam is the Atlantic flagship of the fleet. Built in Italy in 1997.

Ryndam
Named for a dam on the Rhine River and is designed to carry fewer passengers.

Statendam
This ship is the fifth Holland America ship to bear the name Statendam.

Cruise Lines

Holland America Statistics

	Established: 1873		Founder: Netherlands-America Steamship		HQ: Seattle, USA
	Ships: 15		Finance: Unknown		Owner: Carnival Plc

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HAL Facts

	HAL owns "Half Moon Cay" (its own private island in the Caribbean); nearly all of the line's cruises through the region spend at least a day there.