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	Life on Board Cabins Ship Rules Ships Overview Employee Newsletter Carnival Cruise Lines Costa Cruises Cunard Holland America Seabourn Windstar   Holland America Line: A Tradition of Excellence A premium operator, Holland America’s five-star fleet currently offers upscale 7 and 10-day cruises in the Caribbean; 10- to 23-day Panama Canal cruises; long cruises to South America; Northern Europe and Mediterranean cruises; autumn cruises in Eastern Canada/New England, as well as cruises to Hawaii and Mexico. The ms Rotterdam also sails on a 96-day Grand World Voyage once a year. Most of the fleet (excluding the Rotterdam, Maasdam and Noordam in Europe; Zaandam in the Caribbean) sails from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Alaska’s Inside Passage and on the Gulf of Alaska Glacier Route from May to September. The staff consists mainly of Dutch officers and Indonesian and Filipino crew. Ship Tonnage Total Guests Tables Slots Casino Staff Westerdam 53,872 1,494 9 111 17 Noordam 33,930 1,214 8 80 15 Nieuw Amsterdam 54,000 1,214 8 88 15 Maasdam 55,451 1,266 9 110 18 Veendam 55,451 1,266 9 107 18 Ryndam 55,451 1,266 8 116 18 Statendam 55,451 1,266 9 108 18 Rotterdam 61,000 1,380 8 111 18 Volendam 61,000 1,380 9 109 18 Zaandam 61,000 1,380 9 109 18 Amsterdam 61,000 1,380 9 109 18 Guest Profile: Holland America has primarily catered to those aged 50+. However, you’ll find a growing number of families and passengers in their 30’s and 40’s cruising on 7-day Caribbean and Alaska itineraries, as Holland America has recently made serious strides in attracting younger guests and families. A “tipping-not-required” policy, although not emphasized, is in effect. Casino Games: Blackjack, Roulette, CSP, CDP, Craps, Face Up and Fun 21. The ms Rotterdam also carries 7 Card Stud Poker. www.hollandamerica.com ©Copyright 2008 Carnival Corporation. All rights reserved.