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Relax into a world of comfort and easy elegance aboard the ships of Holland America Line. Luxurious living is found in every detail, from the soft caress of a personal bathrobe to fine chocolates on your pillow at night. Staterooms filled with all manner of sophisticated amenities beckon you to retreat for hours.

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s SIGNATURE TOUCHES IN EVERY STATEROOM

  • Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms, many with private verandahs
  • Luxurious Euro-Top beds and premium linens
  • Daily housekeeping to tidy belongings and keep staterooms immaculate
  • Large, extra-fluffy Egyptian cotton towels
  • Lighted magnifying mirrors; massage shower-heads; salon-quality hair dryers
  • Luxurious terry cloth bathrobes
  • Televisions with DVD and VCR players
  • Generous storage
  • Complimentary fresh fruit
  • Complimentary 24-hour in-room dining
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Complimentary shoeshine service
  • Complimentary ice service
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ms Noordam
...newest Vista Class ship

Holland America Line is proud to announce the launch of the newest member of our world-renowned Vista-class ships - the ms Noordam. Sailing from the new homeport of New York City, the 1,918-passenger ship will sail a series of 10- and 11-day Caribbean cruises which began with a maiden voyage on February 22. Summer cruises will operate in Europe and the Mediterranean before the ship returns to New York and the Caribbean in the autumn of 2006. Presenting ms Noordam

The ms Noordam, which is the first ship to be launched with the full complement of Signature of Excellence enhancements, exemplifies the classic style of the golden age of ocean travel with contemporary amenities and modern enhancements. In addition to excellent service and an incredible range of elegant dining choices, the ms Noordam has over 50 scheduled shipboard activities allowing you to do as much or as little as you please.

Signature features include:

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Atrium
The elegant Waterford Crystal sculpture, suspended in the three-story atrium, sets the mood for other exquisite works of art you will see from around the world.

Vista Dining Room
The two-tier Vista Dining Room features impeccable service and an extensive wine list, and offers five-course menus, from continental cuisine to vegetarian and low-carb options

Pinnacle Grill
The intimate reservations-only Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience and features premium hand-selected cuts of Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens

Lido Restaurant
The Lido Restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties

Culinary Arts Center
The Culinary Arts Center*, presented by Food & Wine magazine, is the setting for gourmet cooking demonstrations and interactive classes

Explorations Café
Explorations Café*, powered by The New York Times, features the largest library at sea, as well as comfortable music listening stations and Internet access

Greenhouse Spa & Salon
The Greenhouse Spa & Salon features thermal suites, a hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy pool, heated ceramic lounges and more

Vista Show Lounge
The Vista Show Lounge features Las Vegas-style productions, talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians and variety acts

Crow's Nest
The Crow's Nest, where sweeping views make this observation lounge a top choice for relaxing during the day, and in the evening transforms into a hip, fashionable nightclub features top-notch DJs and great bands

Club HAL®
Club HAL®, dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12

Pool
How do you define relaxation? Lounging by our domed, all-weather pool? Soaking in a jacuzzi? If you prefer more activity, we're ready for you. With a fully-equipped gym, aerobics classes, personal trainers, court sports, jogging tracks circling the ship. Then pamper yourself in our full-service salon.

Loft for teens
The Loft for teens, new areas designed exclusively for teens (ages 13-17) to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age

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