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Elegance
CLASSIC DESIGN
- Traditional, graceful ships designed to be true ocean-going vessels
- Wraparound teak Promenade Deck and classic teak chairs
- Spacious public rooms adorned with fine art and antiques
- Marine-blue hulls
- Polished brass brightwork - a nautical tradition
MID-SIZED SHIPS
- Ships designed to be large enough to offer amenities required by today's discriminating traveller while carrying far fewer guests.
- More space per guest than any other major cruise lines
- Largest, most comfortable and finely appointed suite of any major cruise line
- Largest staterooms and verandahs of any premium cruise line
- Early embarkation program allow guests to board as early as 11:00AM
EVERY STATEROOM A GRACIOUS RETREAT
- Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms, many with private verandahs
- Luxurious Euro-Top beds and premium linens
- Large, extra-fluffy Egyptian cotton towels; plush bathrobes; magnifying mirrors; salon-quality hair dryers
- Televisions with DVD players
- Complimentary fresh fruit assortment
- Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining
- Nightly turndown service
SUITE ACCOMODATIONS
For guests choosing suite accommodations, Holland America Line offers a host of complimentary services that will forever spoil you for any other stateroom class.
Memorable Dining
THE ELEGANT MAIN DINING ROOM
- Luxurious two-tiered Dining Room*, graced with fine art and antiques
- Sophisticated details including Rosenthal china and crisp white table linens
- 5- course menus with offerings from classic French cuisine to vegetarian and low-carbohydrate options
- Menus are created daily and seldom repeated.
- Choice of four dinner settings*
- Romantic formal nights, a traditional cruise favourite
THE PINNACLE GRILL FINE DINING RESTAURANT
- Luxurious appointments featuring Bvlgari ® china, Riedel ® stemware and Frette ® linens
- Extensive wine list featuring many selections rated ''Excellent'' by Wine Spectator
OTHER DELIGHTFUL WAYS TO DINE
- Fresh, cooked-to-order specialities in the enhanced Lido Restaurant for breakfast and lunch
- Made-to-order dinner entrees and tableside waiter service in the Lido Restaurant for dinner
- Complimentary in-room dining
- The Terrace Grill on deck, where swimsuits are suitable attire
- Explorations Cafe featuring pastries and espresso drinks
- Daily Afternoon Tea service, elevated to Royal Dutch High Tea once per cruise
- Late-night snack, chocolate desert extravaganza
A MASTER STAFF AND CREW
- Menu design under the direction of Master Chef Rudi Sodamin
- Executive chefs inducted into the prestigious Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, an international food and wine society
- Two expert servers per table in the main Dining Room
SIGNATURE TOUCHES
- Signature cocktails featuring fresh, hand shaken innovations and classic favourites
- Hand-dipped chocolates in the Explorer's Lounge
- Ice cream bar featuring complimentary treats
- Complimentary hot hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour
* One-level Dining Room and two dinner sittings on ms Prinsendam.
Your Desires
A SIGNATURE STYLE
- BEST OVERALL SERVICE - Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers' Choice Awards
- Academy-trained professional crew
- Warm, unobtrusive style of service - never in the way, never out of reach
- Nearly one crew member for every two guests
- Over 130 years of polished skills
- BEST OVERALL CRUISE VALUE (13 consecutive years) - World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society
- INTERNATIONAL FIVE STAR DIAMOND AWARD - The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences
IN YOUR STATEROOM
- Daily housekeeping to refresh fruit, tidy belongings and keep staterooms immaculate
- Nightly turndown service
- Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining
- Use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge and personal concierge service for Penthouse Verandah and Deluxe Verandah Suite guests
IN THE RESTAURANTS
- Two expert servers per table in the main Dining Room, selected for their proven abilities to remember guest preferences
- Knowledgeable wine stewards adept at pairing wine with food
- Tableside waiter service in the enhanced Lido, our popular casual dining restaurant
- Executive chefs inducted into the prestigious Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, an international food and wine society
THROUGHOUT THE SHIP
- Poolside beverage service featuring hand-crafted tropical cocktails and signature recipes using fresh-squeezed juices and premium ingredients
- Expert fitness instructors in yoga, Pilates and weight training
- European-trained aestheticians in the Spa
- Gaming lessons offered by the Casino staff
- Complimentary lemonade and iced tea served on deck in mid-afternoon
- Social hosts for dinner and dancing on cruises of 14 days or longer
Activities and Indulgences
RELAX AND RECHARGE
PERSONAL GROWTH
- Culinary Arts Center for gourmet presentations, tasting events and intimate cooking classes
- The Explorations Cafe, powered by The New York Times, offering more than 2,000 books, music listening stations, Internet, puzzles and more
- Explorations Speaker Series featuring experts on subjects such as history, culture and cuisine (on selected itineraries)
- 24-hour email and internet access
ALIVE AT NIGHT
- BEST ONBOARD ENTERTAIMENT -Onboard Services Magazine
- Lavish Las Vegas-style production shows
- Talented vocalists, illusionists, comedians and variety acts
- Casino gaming, movies, Piano Bar
- Crow's Nest Nightclub and late-night Disco
- Club HAL® After Hours (10:00PM -midnight)
JUST FOR KIDS
- Club HAL® is supervised by fun, fulltime directors and staff
- Colourful playroom for children ages 3-7, featuring art table, big screen television and games
- Separate area for ages 8-12 with arcade games, Sony PlayStation® games and "Dance Dance Revolution"
- The Loft and The Oasis - special teens-only areas with lounge, Internet access, exclusive sun deck with waterfall
*Youth and child facilities vary by ship. The ms Prinsendam does not offer a children's program.
*Facilities vary by ship