Ms Maasdam

Entered service: 1993

Full passenger capacity: 1258

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 55,541 tons

Featuring interior decor that pays homage to the historical Dutch East and West India companies of the 17th through to the 19th centuries, this comfortable ship exudes a warm, elegant feel throughout by combining rich, polished woods with over $2 million dollars worth of art and antiques. The Maasdam is designed to carry fewer guests while providing them with more space for maximum comfort. Accommodating 1,258 guests, many staterooms feature commanding ocean views, and each of the 149 suites has a private verandah.

Ms Noordam

Entered service: 2006

Full passenger capacity: 1918

Star rating

Cruise ship size: 82,300 tons

With her traditional blue hull, wrap-around teak deck and sparkling white paint, Holland America Line's new 1,918-passenger ship - 4th in "Vista-class" - and 13th in a fleet of elegant mid-size vessels, represents the best in "premium" cruising. In addition to excellent service and an incredible range of elegant dining choices, the Noordam has over 50 scheduled shipboard activities allowing you to do as much or as little as you please. 85 percent of all staterooms have ocean views, while 67 percent of all staterooms have private verandah.

Ms Oosterdam

Entered service: 2003

Full passenger capacity: 1848

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 81,769 tons

The Oosterdam is a creative blend of charm and modern amenities, affording all guests the comfort and convenience they expect on board a Holland America Line ship. Her comfortable interior features extensive use of crystal, marble, inlaid woods and brass, lovely flower arrangements, priceless artwork and antiques, and a full wraparound teak promenade deck with padded deck chairs. With a passenger space ratio of 46, the Oosterdam offers the most spacious and advanced design in both public areas and staterooms. A full 85 per cent of its staterooms have ocean views, and 67 per cent of the staterooms have verandas, perfect for enjoying a private breakfast, sunning yourself and viewing the passing scenery.

Ms Prinsendam

Entered service: 1988

Full passenger capacity: 793

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 37,845 tons

Designed expressly to explore the rare corners of the world, the Prinsendam accommodates fewer than 800 guests, giving 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 ship features 22 spacious public rooms and offers commanding ocean views in 93 percent of her staterooms and private verandahs in 67 percent of her staterooms. With fine details such as highly polished woodwork, soft colours, marble flooring, and a world-class spa and fitness center, the "Elegant Explorer" is truly a classic ship worthy of her name.

Ms Rotterdam

Entered service: 1997

Full passenger capacity: 1316

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 59,652 tons

As the sixth ship to bear the name, the flagship Rotterdam is the standard-bearer for Holland America Line's fleet of five-star cruise ships. Fascinating memorabilia can be found throughout the ship, such as specially commissioned works of art ranging from oil paintings, to sculptures, to textile designs and much more. The Rotterdam ensures you the ultimate onboard experience with her graceful combination of classic cruise ship features and state-of-the-art amenities. Fine woods, exquisite art and antiques, larger staterooms, and a world-class spa and fitness centre are only a few of the features that will make the memories of your Holland America cruise unforgettable.

Ms Ryndam

Entered service: 1994

Full passenger capacity: 1258

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 55,451 tons

With a Dutch worldwide exploration theme, the decor of the Ryndam features art and artifacts from the 17th-19th centuries. Guests aboard this spacious ship encounter elegance at every turn - from a string quartet serenade in the splendid Rotterdam Dining Room to the two-deck Vermeer Show Lounge. And with a gracious and unobtrusive crew, the superior service that is signature Holland America Line is never far away. Like her sister ships, the Ryndam is designed to provide more space for fewer guests than other ships in her class (149 of her staterooms feature private verandahs).

Ms Statendam

Entered service: 1993

Full passenger capacity: 1258

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 55,451 tons

With more than $2 million worth of art and artifacts, the mid-size Statendam features a theme of Dutch life and exploration. As well as elegant surroundings, guests can expect fine dining, attentive service, spacious staterooms (149 of which feature private verandahs), relaxing lounges and the best in cruise entertainment. Traveling aboard the Statendam is world-class cruising at its finest.

Ms Veendam

Entered service: 1996

Full passenger capacity: 1258

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 55,541 tons

For luxury on the high seas and visits to fascinating ports of call, the Veendam is a ship you don't want to miss. Elegant dining rooms with wide vistas of the seas, a broad sweeping staircase, wide teak decks for strolling and spacious staterooms (149 of which feature private verandahs) all lend the Veendam an air of elegance, providing our guests with the best cruise experience. Designed to carry 1,258 guests, the Veendam offers an on board experience defined by spacious comfort.

Ms Volendam

Entered service: 1999

Full passenger capacity: 1432

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 60,906 tons

The mid-size Volendam features a floral motif throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms, 149 of which have private verandahs. This beautiful ship accommodates 1,440 guests. In addition to fresh flowers throughout the ship, Holland America Line has drawn on its stores of incredible artwork to enhance the interior of this beautiful ship's public spaces. Everything from pre-Columbian sculptures to Renaissance-era fountains imported from Italy are included in its hallway galleries.

Ms Westerdam

Entered service: 2004

Full passenger capacity: 1918

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 81,811 tons

Defining the future of cruising, the Westerdam offers guests more of everything they desire on a cruise ship: more staterooms with private verandahs, more dining choices from formal dinners to casual poolside dining, more exotic destinations, and the very best in cruise activities and cruise entertainment. As with all four Vista-class ships, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies. The theme of the Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World.

Ms Zaandam

Entered service: 2000

Full passenger capacity: 1432

Star rating

Cruise ship size: 60,906 tons

The musically themed Zaandam offers its 1,440 guests a unique shipboard atmosphere, inspired by the world's great music, artifacts and memorabilia from across musical genres. The Zaandam features spacious public rooms as well as spacious and tastefully decorated staterooms (197 of which have private verandahs). Guests may dine in the Pinnacle Grill, relax in the Greenhouse Spa and Salon and enjoy some of the best cruise entertainment on the seven seas; with gracious, attentive and unobtrusive staff always ready to meet their requests.

Ms Zuiderdam

Entered service: 2002

Full passenger capacity: 1848

Star rating 4*

Cruise ship size: 81,679 tons

As with all vista-class ships, the Zuiderdam embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies. Forward-looking in both design and spirit, the Zuiderdam was also the first ship to offer data ports in every stateroom for Internet and email access. Guests will find a recurring Venetian theme throughout the ship; the most dazzling features figures in the time of Carnival in Venice. Guests can also expect signature Holland America touches, such as a gracious and unobtrusive staff, gourmet meals, spacious accommodations and the very best in entertainment and activities.