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| | MAASDAM | HOLLAND AMERICA |  | | HOLLAND AMERICA - MAASDAM: 14-Night "Southern Caribbean" Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale |
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Maasdam, the second in the series of Holland America's acclaimed "Statendam-class"
ships, benefits from the line's decision some years ago to emphasize personal
space, particularly within passenger accommodations. Other 1990s-era ships
may undergo repeated refurbishments but unless the ship was built with larger
staterooms, no "refurbishment" can correct the shortcoming! Therein
is the beauty of the Maasdam!
On average, Maasdam accommodates 25% fewer guests than comparably-sized
ships and provides staterooms which are 25% larger than the competition.
This alone makes this ship a strong contender among other mid-size cruise
ships. But Holland America nudged the Maasdam up a notch or two when they
launched their fleet wide "Signature of Excellence" initiative.
For an impressive $225 million dollar investment, every ship - Maasdam in the spring
of 2006 - received updates to virtually every area of the ship, from stateroom
linens to passenger enrichment programs.
- Staterooms. Plush Sealy® Euro-top mattresses with 250-count
cotton bed linens; extra-fluffy Egyptian cotton towels; massage shower
heads; deluxe bathrobes; salon-quality hair dryers; complimentary fresh
fruit basket and floral arrangement; flat-panel TVs and DVD players.
- Suites. In addition to the above, suites now offer luxurious
duvets and pillows; fully-stocked no-host mini-bars; access to Neptune
Lounge (for PS & S category guests) - the ship's private lounge
retreat; priority embarkation/debarkation privileges.
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon. More treatment rooms, including
couples massage rooms; dry-float suite; thermal suites with hydro-therapy
pool; heated ceramic loungers; Lifestyle Fitness Center with yoga, Pilates,
spinning and the latest in weight-training equipment.
- Culinary Arts Center. A demonstration "kitchen-in-a-theater"
with large, overhead plasma screens provides a venue for free cooking
demonstrations and culinary seminars. A program of special, culinary
cruises features regional chefs and wine experts. Optional, interactive
cooking classes are also available.
- Explorations Café. Powered by The New York Times, this
venue combines an espresso coffee house with a library. Music listening
stations, a 2,000-volume library, Internet stations, and special travel-related
TV programming are available.
- Expanded Youth Facilities. Kids and teens have never had it
better on Holland America! Big-screen TV and games; Oasis teen area
with outdoor private pool and waterfall, sundeck; disco; expanded Club
HAL hours.
- Pinnacle Grill. Holland America's intimate, reservations-only
restaurant featuring Sterling Silver beef, fresh seafood; tables set
with Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens;
extensive wine list.
Plus, as on all Holland America ships, Maasdam offers the luxury of space.
On average, Maasdam accommodates 25% fewer guests than comparably-sized
ships and provides staterooms which are 25% larger than the competition.
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Recommended for:
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- Sophisticated travelers who appreciate the new stateroom amenities,
upscale spa and enrichment programs.
- Upscale, mature passengers looking for a traditional cruise experience
- Loyal Holland America guests who enjoy the line's focus on service
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- Energetic cruise passengers looking for nonstop activities
- Travelers seeking a Las Vegas-style vacation alternative
- Passengers who prefer a casual, carefree ambiance and absolute flexibility
in dining and dress code
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ShipShopper Index™:
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Year Built:
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1993 Refurbished: 2006
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Size Category:
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Medium (55,451)
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Passengers:
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1258
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"Elbowroom" Factor:
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Roomy
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Outside Cabins:
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77%
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Balcony Cabins:
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24%
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Sister Ships:
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Statendam, Ryndam, Veendam
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Length:
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702 feet
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Width:
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101 feet
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Crew:
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557
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Netherlands |
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| | DATE | | | PORT | | | ARRIVE | | | DEPART | | | | DAY 1 | | | FT. LAUDERDALE | | | | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 2 | | | Half Moon Cay | | | 08:00 AM | | | 04:00 PM | | | DAY 3 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 4 | | | Tortola | | | 11:00 AM | | | 08:00 PM | | | DAY 5 | | | St. Barts | | | 08:00 AM | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 6 | | | Martinique | | | 08:00 AM | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 7 | | | Barbados | | | 08:00 AM | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 8 | | | Grenada | | | 08:00 AM | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 9 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 10 | | | Bonaire | | | 08:00 AM | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 11 | | | Aruba | | | 07:00 AM | | | 11:00 PM | | | DAY 12 | | | Curacao | | | 07:00 AM | | | 02:00 PM | | | DAY 13 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 14 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 15 | | | FT. LAUDERDALE | | | 07:00 AM | | | |
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