The ms Prinsendam is an extraordinary ship. Everywhere, a sense of spaciousness and refined ambiance pervades. There are marvelous teak decks, sunlit spaces, intriguing antiques, specially commissioned art... and luxuriously spacious staterooms with ocean views, 40 percent of these with private verandahs. Plus all the familiar venues you've come to expect of a Holland America ship: the sophisticated Explorer's Lounge, intimate Ocean Bar, lively Crow's Nest topside, the La Fontaine Dining Room, Odyssey Restaurant and relaxed Lido Restaurant. From the award-winning service of our Indonesian and Filipino crew to the exquisite five-star cuisine, she is the epitome of Holland America's stylish, gracious shipboard life. Reserved for you and fewer than 800 other pampered guests bound for the world's special places.
The ms Prinsendam is an extraordinary ship. Designed expressly to explore the rare corners of the world, the ms Prinsendam accommodates less than 800 guests, giving our guests the intimate feel of a yacht with the spaciousness of a large cruise ship. Our "Elegant Explorer" is known for her long range, exotic itineraries - most notably the 100-day-plus Grand World Voyage - and her elegant, sophisticated decor. The ms Prinsendam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Spring 2005.
The ms Prinsendam boasts 22 spacious public rooms, features commanding ocean views in 93 percent of her staterooms and private verandahs in 67 percent of her staterooms. Mid-ship guests will find a special signature sculpture suspended in a soaring three-story atrium that features etched fish, turtles and dolphins climbing a stunning cylinder of Bolle glass, lit with state-of-the-art fiber optics. With fine details such as highly polished woodwork, soft colors, marble flooring, and a world-class spa and fitness center, the "Elegant Explorer" is truly a classic ship worthy of her name.
Those who enjoy cruise traditions and want a quality experience in a refined environment but like the facilities and range of choices available on new super liners. Small ship devotees open to trying a large ship. Former budget cruisers ready to move up to higher quality.
Activities
Holland America's Prinsendam offers a very special onboard experience to those who voyage with her. Forty percent of her spacious staterooms feature private verandahs. Her spacious public rooms are adorned with fine art and antiques. Onboard activities include being pampered in our spa, gaining new perspectives from our Explorations Speaker Series, enjoying award-winning entertainment and just relaxing in the fresh sea air.
* 2 outdoor swimming pools, 1 with swim-up bar, and 3 whirlpools to soak your cares away
* Deck sports include jogging track and shuffleboard
* Full service Ocean Spa has gymnasium, massage, sauna/steam room and beauty salon
* Casino offers blackjack, roulette, video poker, craps and slot machines
* Boutique for duty free shopping
* Erasmus Library for quiet reading
* Half Moon Card Room for bridge, games and puzzles
* Computer Learning Center with scheduled sessions to broaden your knowledge
* Oak Room
* Internet Cafe
* Art Gallery
Dining
Before you board Holland America's Prinsendam, you must try to prepare your taste buds and appetites for the most scrumptious meals known to man. If you think you're prepare, come join our highly skilled chefs as they proceed to prepare their meals of sheer delight. You're guaranteed to become overwhelmed by what you're about to encounter. We'll be waiting.
* La Fontaine Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
* Lido Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast and lunch
* Odyssey Restaurant is an alternative dining room offering gourmet Italian fare
* Java Bar serves specialty coffees
* Complimentary 24-hour room service
Entertainment
Close your eyes and open your mind to all of the thrill seeking entertainment alternative that you'll have the opportunity to venture. No matter how you plan on spending your night, the Prinsedam remains well equip to accommodate each and every one of your desires. If you're looking for the relaxed scenery of a lounge, you'll find plenty. If you're in the mood for the mingling bar atmosphere, you'll feel completely comfortable in our bars.
* Queen's Lounge offers lavish theatrical productions and orchestra
* Crow's Nest is a lively lounge
* Explorer's Lounge is a sophisticated place to meet for cocktails and conversation
* Wajang Theater offers first-run movies
* Neptune Lounge
* Ocean Bar an intimate bar to meet for a few cocktail
Gratuities
Holland America Lines charges a daily hotel service charge directly to the on-board account. This amount is $11 per passenger. Additionally, a 15% gratuity is added to all bar purchases. Note: Gratuity Policies are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010
Dress
Holland America emphasizes that passengers dress for comfort during the day onboard as well as on shore at the ports of call. Evening wear includes both formal and “smart casual” categories. Slacks and collared shirts for men set a good example of that qualifies at ‘smart casual” while this category includes casual dresses, slacks and informal variations of evening wear for women. Note: Dress Codes are subject to change. Updated June 21, 2010
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