Holland America's ms Maasdam celebrates the most modern advances in guest amenities and nautical design. Yet this magnificent ship also preserves maritime traditions and service we've perfected over more than a century of worldwide cruising.

Guests dine on the most extensive menus at sea, Presented on gleaming Rosenthal china by crisply-uniformed staff. Alternately, for today's more casual lifestyles, our relaxed Lido is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And 24-hour room service is complimentary--perfect for intimate dining on the verandah of your spacious stateroom Choices. Freedom. To do as much or as little as you please.

• 2 Outdoor swimming pools (one with a sliding glass roof)
• Health spa, includes massage, sauna and steam treatments
• Duty free shops
• Library
• Beauty parlor
• Deck sports
• Big Apple children's game room. A great place for guests 5 through 17 to gather. A full time youth coordinator is on duty throughout the cruise to supervise activities for all ages
• Ocean Spa fitness center equipped with Stairmasters, treadmills, bicycles and free weights. Aerobic classes are also available
• Whirpool

• Rotterdam Dining Room seats 657 on two levels connected by a pair of grand curved staircases
• Adjacent to the upper dining room, two private dining areas -- the King's Room and the Queen's Room -- each seat 44
• 37-seat Java Cafe, offering espresso and cappuccino for informal coffee breaks
• 403-seat Lido Restaurant, which features an extensive buffet for casual dining at breakfast and lunch. The Lido Restaurant is also open for casual dinners on several nights of each cruise, in an open seating arrangement
• A poolside grill offers American hamburgers and hot dogs

• $2 million collection of art and artifacts
• 600-seat Rembrandt Show Lounge features Broadway-style entertainment
• 249-seat Wajang Theater is used for lectures, meetings and religious services, as well as current films. Enjoy hot freshed popcorn at the movie matinees, free of charge
• Half Moon and Hudson Room seating a total of 150 -- adjoin the theater and also may be used for meetings and private parties, as well as scheduled activities
• Card Room, Puzzle Room and Leyden Library accommodate quieter activities
• Ocean Bar
• Piano Bar
• The Crow's Nest Lounge, observation lounge by day and nightclub by night