MS Bolette

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MS Amsterdam passing Lei Yue Mun
History
Netherlands
NameAmsterdam (2000-2020) Bolette (2020-onwards)
OwnerCarnival Corporation & plc
OperatorHolland America
Port of registry Netherlands, Rotterdam
BuilderFincantieri (Italy)
CostUS$400 million
Yard numberVenice 6052
Launched4 January 2000
Maiden voyage30 October 2000
In serviceOctober 2000
Identification
StatusOperational
Notes[1][2][3]
General characteristics
Class and typeRotterdam class (R class) cruise ship
Tonnage
Length237.0 m (777.6 ft)
Beam32.25 m (105.8 ft)
Draught8.1 m (27 ft)
Decks12 decks
Deck clearance26.7 m (88 ft)
Ramps1
Installed power37,500 kW
PropulsionDiesel-electric; two ABB Azipod units (15.5 MW each)
Speed25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Capacity1,380
Crew647
Notes[2][3]

MS Amsterdam is a cruise ship owned and operated by Holland America Line, named for the city of Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands. The ship is the fourth and last ship of the Rotterdam class (R class), which includes MS Rotterdam, MS Volendam, and MS Zaandam. She was co-flagship of the line along with her sister ship MS Rotterdam.

As with Rotterdam, Amsterdam features a multi-million dollar art collection. This includes a three-story, [once, but no longer] fully functional Astrolabe in the main atrium which took over 15 years to design.[4]

During the summer, Amsterdam sails around Alaska; during the winter, she makes grand voyages around Asia, Australia/New Zealand & South Pacific. She also sails an around-the-world grand voyage round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Fuel consumption of 140 tons (39,500 gallons) of fuel per day at 21 knots speed.[5]

In July 2020 it was announced that the ship had been sold to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for delivery in September 2020[6] and is expected to be renamed MS Bolette.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Vessel details: MS Amsterdam". FleetMon. 14 April 2010. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
  2. ^ a b Ward, Douglas (2005). Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships. Singapore: Berlitz. ISBN 981-246-510-3.
  3. ^ a b "Advanced Masterdata for the Vessel MS Amsterdam". VesselTracker. 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Sealetter New Cruise Ship Information". Sealetter Cruise Magazine. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Ship's fuel consumption per mile". Cruise Critic forum. 4 September 2008.
  6. ^ "Holland America Sells Ships With Two to Olsen in Carnival's Downsizing". Maritime Executive. Fort Lauderdale, FL. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Acquisition of cruise vessels and fleet optimization". Retrieved 21 July 2020.

External links

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