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MS Eurodam in Argostoli, Cephalonia on May 15th, 2016.
History
NameEurodam
OwnerCarnival Corporation & plc[1]
OperatorHolland America Line
Port of registry Netherlands, Rotterdam
Builder
Yard number6149
Laid downFebruary 9, 2007
LaunchedSeptember 28, 2007
Christened
CompletedJune 16, 2008
Maiden voyageJuly 5, 2008
Identification
StatusIn service
Notes[2][3][4]
General characteristics
Class and typeSignature class cruise ship
Tonnage86,273 GT
Length935 ft (285.0 m)*
Beam105.8 ft (32.2 m)*
Draft8 m (26 ft)
Decks11 passenger decks
Installed power
PropulsionDiesel-electric; two ABB Azipod units
Speed
  • 23.9 knots (44.3 km/h; 27.5 mph) (max)
  • (22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) (service)
Capacity2,104 passengers
Crew929
Notes[5]

MS Eurodam is a Signature class cruise ship for Holland America Line. Eurodam is the 80th ship to enter Holland America's service and, at 86,700 tons and carrying 2,104 passengers, she is the largest Holland America Signature class ship, along with her sister MS Nieuw Amsterdam.[4] She also has dynamic positioning abilities using three 1.9 MW bow thrusters and two 17.6 MW aft mounted Azipods. Total electrical power generation is 64 MW by six diesel generators.[6][7]

Service History

Eurodam was christened by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands at Rotterdam, Netherlands on July 1, 2008 before embarking on its official 10-day maiden voyage from Copenhagen on July 5.

In April and May, the ship operates in the Mediterranean and in Western Europe. From May to August, the ship visits the Baltic, Norway and the British Isles before embarking to Canada and New England in September and October. From late October to early April the ship travels on alternating western and eastern Caribbean cruises.[8] From May to September 2017, the ship operates Alaska cruises out of Seattle.

Drydock

On 4 April 2011, the Eurodam was put into drydock for ten days in Freeport, Bahamas for the first time since construction in 2008.[9] During this time the ship had new paint applied to the hull, the thrusters, Azipod propulsion units, stabilizers and hull fittings were serviced, and new teak decking was installed on the Lido deck.[10][11]

The Eurodam re-entered service on Dec. 20, 2015 after a 14-day dry dock in the Bahamas. Notable modifications include the reconfiguration of the Lido buffet into the Lido Market Place, the conversion of the Northern Lights disco into the new Gallery Bar, while all suites were upgraded with new furniture, carpet, wall coverings and soft goods. [12]

Amenities

  • The Pinnacle Grill
    The Pinnacle Grill
  • The Explorer's bar
    The Explorer's bar
  • Atrium stairs
    Atrium stairs
  • The mainstage
    The mainstage

Similar in appearance to Holland America's Vista class vessels, Eurodam features one additional deck and several interior layout differences.

Eurodam has ten cabins with floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows. Eighty-six percent of the cabins are on the outside, and 67% have balconies. In contrast to Nieuw Amsterdam, Eurodam features juliet balconies in its Deck 11 "VT" class staterooms. Throughout the ship are touchscreens with navigation information for passengers.[13]

On board the vessel are five dining rooms, including The Pinnacle Grill in partnership with Le Cirque.[14] Exclusive to the Signature ships are the pan-Asian themed restaurant, Tamarind, and the African-themed Explorer's Bar.[15] The main atrium features artwork designed by Vincent Jansen and throughout the ship are reproductions of famous Dutch artists.[16] The mainstage and theater seat 890 in the audience.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Vessel Status". Retrieved 13 February 2016.
  2. ^ "launch of MS Eurodam". Holland America Lines.
  3. ^ "List of MS Eurodam milestones". Holland America Lines.
  4. ^ a b "Queen Beatrix to name Eurodam". Cruise Business Review. Cruise Media Oy Ltd. 2008-03-12. Archived from the original on March 17, 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-12. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "List of MS Eurodam stats". Holland America Lines.
  6. ^ "MS Eurodam". Holland America Line.
  7. ^ "Captain's Log - Eurodam Azipods". 2008-11-13. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  8. ^ "Cruises to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and the world on Holland America, one of the best cruise lines:". Holland America Line. 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
  9. ^ Captain Darin Bowland (2011-04-04). "Captain's Log - Eurodam in dry dock at Granda Bahama shipyard". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
  10. ^ Captain Darin Bowland (2011-04-12). "Captain's Log - Final Hull Inspection". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
  11. ^ Captain Darin Bowland (2011-04-08). "Captain's Log - More photos of Eurodam in dry dock". Retrieved 2011-07-10.
  12. ^ http://www.hollandamerica.com/news/NewsRelease.action?newsReleaseId=1332
  13. ^ a b "Holland America Eurodam!". cruisereport.com. July 2008. Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  14. ^ "Holland America Line partners with legendary Le Cirque restaurant". Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  15. ^ "Holland America - Onboard our ships - Dining". Retrieved 2011-07-09.
  16. ^ "Art on Holland America Line's ms Nieuw Amsterdam Celebrates New York's Dutch Heritage" (Press release). 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
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