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Dutch treat: meet the Eurodam

Posted on 08 July 2008. Tags: Caribbean, Carnival Corporation, Eurodam, Europe, HAL, Holland America Line, New England, premium cruise line, Queen Beatrix, upscale cruising

The 86,700-ton, 2,104-passenger Eurodam is the largest and first in the new Signature-class series for Holland America Line. Compared to other new ships, Eurodam is mid-sized and doesn’t offer the recently hyped megaship trends like zip lines or ice bars. Instead the line has focused on what it says are relevant guest features like service and upgraded premium amenities.

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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands christens ms Eurodam

Posted on 01 July 2008. Tags: Carnival Corporation, Eurodam, godmother, HAL, Holland America Line, inaugural, Micky Arison, Netherlands, new ships, premium cruise line, Queen Beatrix, Rotterdam, Signature class vessel, Stein Kruse, upscale cruising, Vista class vessel

Under sunny blue skies and with a royal blessing, Holland America Line christened its newest and largest ship, the ms Eurodam, in Rotterdam, the city where the 135-year-old Dutch company was founded. Fittingly the ceremony was held near the company’s original headquarters, now the Hotel New York. Click to see more photos of the event…