Passenger ships bearing the name Statendam have been apart of the Holland America Line for over 100 years. This newest Statendam is the fifth ship to bear the name. The Statendams have always provided an elegant and class cruise experience for its passengers. You can expect more of the same aboard this signature Holland America Cruise ship. She offers exquisite fine dining in Rotterdam dining room, Pinnacle Steak and Seafood House, and a casual dining experience in the Lido restaurant. The Statendam has spacious staterooms, of which 149 feature private verandahs. The best in cruise entertainment is provided nightly in the Van Gogh Show Lounge. You can also relax in on of the quiet nooks like the Library, the Loft and the Oasis. In the center of the ship, a soaring three-story atrium showcases an elaborate 26-foot-high "Fountain of the Siren" sculpture. The Statendam is a world cruiser. During the winter months of December, January and February she will sail on a series of 10 and 14 day cruises of Australia and New Zealand and the South Pacific. In March and April the Statendam will sail a series of Asian cruises featuring Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. Then in May she will set sail for Alaska for a summer of cruising the ever popular Alaska cruises. See the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest and Alaskas Inside Passage and Glacier Bay aboard the ms Statendam. The Holland America Cruise Ship Statendam features: 1 - Penthouse Suites 28 - Deluxe Verandah Suites 120 - Verandah Suites 336 - Standard Outside Cabins 144 - Standard Inside Cabins 75 percent of all staterooms have ocean views 23 percent of all staterooms have verandahs Rotterdam Dining Room - A two-tiered dining room offering impeccable service and a very extensive wine list. The Rotterdam offers five-course menus, from continental cuisine to vegetarian and low-carb options. Pinnacle Grill Steak and Seafood House is an intimate reservations-only dining experience. Pinnacle Grill offers elegant, sophisticated dining, featuring premium cuts of Sterling Silver beef, excellent seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator. The Lido Restaurant offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties Holland America Cruises has established The Culinary Arts Center on each ship. This culinary school was designed for the cruise passenger with a passion for cooking. In partnership with Food and Wine magazine, the Culinary Arts Center is the setting for gourmet cooking demonstrations and classes for passengers to participate, learn and best of all.....sample. Van Gogh Show Lounge offers nightly entertainment. Featuring Las Vegas-style productions, talented vocalists, illusionists, comedians and variety acts Ocean View Fitness Center Complete with Life-Cycles, Tread-Masters, Weight-Machines and Free-Weights. Lido Pool Area for sunning, swimming and lounging. Holland America Cruises, Holland America Statendam