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Article: Amsterdam.(design of cruise ship owned by Holland America)
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- Cruise Travel
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- March 1, 2001
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Holland America Line's Latest Vessel Is Designed To Cruise The Globe
The Amsterdam is both different from and similar to other Holland America ships built since the Statendam entered service in 1993. While the similarities would be first to greet the eye of the casual visitor, the contrasts make the Amsterdam, like her near-sister Rotterdam, a very different vessel.
The differences are aspects designed to suit the 1,380-passenger Amsterdam for long, often globe-spanning cruises. Global sailings cater to the carriage trade, the line's wealthiest and most demanding clientele. Of course, the Amsterdam is often available for more typical sailings closer to ...