Ships Holland America Line

Her name’s roots, like the ship itself, are a mix of something contemporary and something classic: “Koning,” means king in Dutch—and is a salute to King Willem-Alexander, the Netherland’s first king in more than 100 years.Koningsdam, with light-filled spaces and fluid curves, is a sophisticated interplay of high technology and elegance, with beautiful architectural elements inspired by music, all woven together in a forward-thinking design approa...

Launched from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri´s Marghera shipyard in Venice on July 4, 2010, the 86,000-ton Nieuw Amsterdam celebrates the glamour and history of New York City, formerly called Nieuw Amsterdam, with its inspired interior design and art collection.

Launching her maiden voyage in July of 2008, the ms Eurodam marks Holland America Line´s new Signature-class ships. The ms Eurodam furthers the evolution of our sophisticated mid-sized ships with 11 passenger decks. On the technical side, the ms Eurodam features the latest state-of-the-art navigation and safety systems. The ship is powered by six diesel generators and propelled by the latest Azipod® propulsion technology.

Launched in 2006, the ms Noordam is the newest member of the renowned Vista-class ships. Named for the Northern compass point, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies. On board you will discover museum-quality paintings as well as contemporary art like the series of photographs of music greats Dizzy Gillespie and BB King. Enjoy an onboard IPod® self-guided tour of the ms Noordam art collection.

The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line´s series of Vista-class ships. As such, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies. Most of her staterooms have ocean views and many have private verandahs. The theme of ms Westerda´s art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World.

Officially christened in 2003 by Her Dutch Royal Highness, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, the ms Oosterdam is the second in the series of Vista-class ships. As such she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies. The centerpiece of the ms Oosterdam is a magnificent Waterford crystal globe, prominently displayed in a three-story atrium.

The ms Zuiderdam began her inaugural season in 2002 as the first ship in the Vista-class series. She embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies. At the heart of the ms Zuiderdam, suspended in a three-story atrium, a Waterford Crystal Seahorse sets the mood for exquisite pieces of art to be seen throughout this elegant ship. You will also discover a large collection of antiques and centuries-old paintings throughout the ship.

Designed to carry fewer guests while providing more space for maximum comfort, the ms Zaandam is a prize in the mid-size ship category. Offering spacious public areas and plush accommodations, many staterooms have private verandahs. The musically themed ms Zaandam offers a unique shipboard atmosphere. You´ll find musical instruments such as Bill Clinton´s saxophone and signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones.

The beautiful garden theme of the ms Volendam is reflected in an artful floral motif throughout the ship´s spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms, including huge vases of tropical floral arrangements and chrysanthemums. There is also a collection of incredible artwork to enhance the interior of the ship´s public spaces and everything from pre-Columbian fetishes and sculptures to Renaissance-era fountains imported from Italy are included in ...