
www.cleancruising.com.au - Launched in 1993 and refurbished in 2004, MS Statendam measures 55819 GT and carries 1258 passengers. Holland America Line's Signature of Excellence initiative for this ship focuses on five areas: space and elegance; sophisticated dining; gracious, unobtrusive service; extensive enrichment programs and activities; and interesting destinations. It has plenty of places on the deck for solitude, and inside a genuinely extensive library, and art featuring a theme of Dutch exploration. A three-deck atrium showcases an elaborate 26-foot-high "Fountain of the Sirens." Enrichment and entertainment by day include its demo kitchen and wine tasting, and a favourite focal point is the Explorations Cafe. Not to be missed are the Microsoft Digital workshops that will teach you to make a DVD of your trip or create your own web page or blog. Evening entertainment includes eight bars, a disco, and shows in the Van Gogh Theater featuring talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians and variety acts. A wide variety of shore excursions can be booked for reasonable costs (but book early). Fitness activities include two pools, two hot tubs, courts, jogging course, and of course Spa and Salon treatments. Club HAL caters for 3 to 12 year olds, and The Loft and The Oasis for teens. Expect a mix of seniors, older couples and multi-generational families, and come dress-prepared for formal nights' dining and dancing.
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