Holland America Line : Ryndam
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Designed to carry fewer passengers than others in her class, the ms Ryndam is among the most spacious ships at sea and the perfect choice for those who wish to see the world in style. Themed around Dutch worldwide exploration, the décor features art and artifacts from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Guests aboard Ryndam encounter elegance at every turn - from a string quartet serenade in the splendid dining room to the two-deck Vermeer Show Lounge named for the master painter.

On October 20, 2004, Holland America Line re-launched the spacious and elegant ms Ryndam, featuring dramatic product and service enhancements in virtually every area of the ship. All of the guest-pleasing improvements, upgrades and amenities are a direct result of Holland America Line's $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative which focuses on five areas: spacious, elegant ships and accommodations; sophisticated five-star dining; gracious, unobtrusive service; extensive enrichment programs and activities; and compelling worldwide destinations.

Tour the Ship
Celebrate the future of premium cruising. Discover new worlds of adventure aboard the ms Ryndam.


Explorations Café
Holland America Line's ms Ryndam debuts the new "Explorations Café - powered by The New York Times." The café is a comfortable, living room-style environment where guests can sip a cup of coffee, browse through a selection of more than 2,000 books, spend time enjoying a wide selection of music and surf the Internet. These new resources, including a wealth of content provided by The New York Times, provide guests with an in-depth look at the history, culture and traditions of the premium line's worldwide destinations.


Culinary Arts Center
Holland America Line's new Culinary Arts Center aboard the newly relaunched ms Ryndam offers guests several different culinary demonstration events each cruise. One-hour demonstrations feature innovative cooking techniques and specially designed recipes that reflect the itinerary or a special occasion. In addition, hands-on, interactive cooking classes are offered for those guests who prefer to get in on the action. The Culinary Arts Center is being added to all ships in the premium line's fleet.


Master Chef, Rudi Sodamin
Holland America Line culinary consultant and Master Chef, Rudi Sodamin, is a driving force behind the enhancement of Holland America Line's dining experience. Sodamin is pictured in the Culinary Arts Center aboard the ms Ryndam.


Wine Tasting Bar
The ms Ryndam's Wine Tasting Bar and product display area adjacent to Holland America's newly debuted Culinary Arts Center. Guests can view culinary demonstrations, sample wines and purchase products featured during culinary classes and in the vessels five-star dining venues, including selections from the Pinnacle Grill's wine list and exclusive Riedel stemware.


Club HAL
New Club HAL offers an inpirational atmosphere for kids age 3 to 12 aboard the ms Ryndam.


The Loft
The Loft, a new teens-only lounge designed to resemble a New York artist's loft features a special passageway to a secluded, teens-only sundeck called The Oasis. The Loft offers activities such as Internet, games and conversational sitting areas.


The Oasis
The Oasis, a teens-only deck for ages 13-18, is a perfect space for teens to soak up rays and hang out. The deck features hammocks, a state-of-the-art sound system and a laser light show. A special passageway from The Loft, an indoor teens-only space, accesses the secluded Oasis.


The Greenhouse Spa
The Greenhouse Spa reception area welcomes spa and salon guests. Spa treatments include exotic skin, body and hair treatments ranging from hot stone massages and pedicures to hair styling and facials. The fitness facility is also located in the Greenhouse Spa and includes the latest exercise equipment, treadmills, bikes, stair steps, yoga and fitness classes and more. Greenhouse Spa was recently named as one of the top full-service luxury resort spas in the world.


Crows Nest
The newly redesigned Crows Nest is a fashionable gathering spot for cruise guests. During the day sweeping views make this observation lounge a popular choice for relaxing, reading, and sightseeing. By evening, the full service bar and music brings it alive for socializing and dancing with state of the art DJ booth, band, video-wall systems and a dance floor light show.


Delft Library
Some of your best friends may be found in the Delft Library–Hemingway, Kipling, Thoreau. Settle into a plush chair to revel in two of life's finest luxuries: a great book, and time to read it.


Lido Restaurant
Light and luscious, the open buffet at the Lido Restaurant offers something for everyone. Pizza and fresh-baked cookies today; a salad with snow crab legs tomorrow; an ice cream cone every day of the week.


Gym Room
Work out on the high seas in a state-of-the-art gym complete with machines, free weights, cardio equipment and a personal training consultant. Afterwards, re-hydrate yourself at the juice bar. On offer are carrot, apple, pineapple or vegetable blends -- good-for-you nectar of the gods!

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