Cruise ship MS Maasdam leaving Rotterdam 11.08.09 (5)

Named for the Maas River in the Netherlands, the ms Maasdam is the fifth ship in Holland America Line's 135-year history to bear the name. At 720-feet, the ms Maasdam is designed to carry fewer guests while providing more space for maximum comfort. Many staterooms feature commanding ocean views, and each suite has a private verandah.

Featuring an interior motif that pays homage to the historical Dutch East and West India companies of the 17th through 19th centuries, the centerpiece of this elegant ship features Luciano Vistosi's "Totem," a monumental sculpture using nearly 2,000 glimmering pieces of glass, prominently displayed in a soaring three-story atrium. Other intriguing art featured on the ms Maasdam are two abstract murals painted especially for the Rotterdam Dining Room and a collection of seven iron teapots and a charcoal brazier from Japan, which date from the end of Edo period.

Ship Facts:

Gross Tonnage: 55,451 grt.

Length: 720 feet

Beam: 101 feet

Maximum speed: 22 knots (maximum)

Ship's Registry: the Netherlands

Passenger capacity: 1,258

Crew: 557

Dedicated: December, 1993 by actress June Allyson

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