Ryndam
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Grandly proportioned and recently enhanced, ms Ryndam offers an onboard experience defined by spacious comfort, and the latest Signature of Excellence features and amenities. Upgrades begin with new fixtures and soft goods in staterooms and bathrooms. Staterooms offer a generous amount of personal space and many feature commanding ocean views with private verandahs.
Recent enhancements include remodeled public spaces, updated lounges and an exciting new entertainment destination called Mix featuring three distinctly themed bars. Together they provide the ultimate place to socialize and be entertained.
Dining
Canaletto Restaurant
Named for the famous 18th-century Venetian artist, the award winning Canaletto Restaurant, adjacent to the Lido Restaurant dining area, serves classic Italian fare with tableside service for dinners only.
Explorations Café
The Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, offers a comfortable, coffee house environment where guests can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper, while enjoying fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink provided by Torrefazione Italia.
Lido Restaurant
The Lido Restaurant offers relaxed dining, extensive menu selections and as always, impeccable service. Enjoy fresh-squeezed orange juice and cooked-to-order omelets for breakfast, and Asian stir-fry or an extensive salad bar for lunch. Dinner time features waiter service and entrees from both the Lido and main Dining Room menus.
Entertainment
Crow's Nest
Inviting observation lounge by day, dazzling dance club by night – the Crow’s Nest offers a wealth of opportunities for enjoying the camaraderie of your friends and shipmates.
Wine Tasting Room
In conjunction with Holland America Line's Beverage team, the Culinary Arts Center offers a Signature Cocktail program where guests can learn how to prepare world class cocktails from one of the ship’s bartenders. Wine tastings hosted by the Cellar Master and Party Planner are also available on every cruise.
Mix
The newest shipboard venue, Mix, is an open and inviting space located in the heart of the ship featuring piano entertainment and three distinctly themed bars: Champagne, Martinis, and Spirits & Ales, each offering a wide selection of its namesake beverage.
Ocean Bar
During the day, learn new moves or brush up on your ballroom dancing skills with lessons given by Holland America Line's experienced staff. At night, enjoy cocktails and dancing in this luxuriously appointed lounge with intimate tables for two and classic banquettes for larger groups.
The Showroom at Sea
What better way to cap off a perfect cruising day, than to take in a spectacular show in one of the beautiful theaters. Enjoy a cocktail as award-winning entertainers perform dazzling musical numbers, mind boggling illusions and uproarious comedy.
Other Areas of the Ship
Culinary Arts Center
The Culinary Arts Center program, presented by Food & Wine magazine, is a groundbreaking program that integrates guests' love for fine food and wine with a unique and entertaining experience. Learn to make a new gourmet dish in a hands-on cooking class taught by our own Master Chefs or culinary guests.
Greenhouse Spa
Of all the fascinating places you can visit on a Holland America cruise ship, none rejuvenates and relaxes like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, featuring heavenly beauty and wellness rituals.
Fitness Center
It's easy for guests to stay fit and trim while on their cruise with fully equipped fitness centers and sports courts. Fitness centers aboard each ship include exercise and weight training equipment, and sports courts may include tennis, volleyball or basketball.
Digital Workshop (powered by Windows®)
Guests can learn how to display and share their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Led by a Microsoft-trained techspert, the Digital Workshop offers many free, easy-to-use photo sharing tips and tools, and showcases state-of-the-art technology, including Windows7 computers, printers, scanners and a wireless network.
Youth Facilities
Holland America provides a wide variety of exciting youth- and teen- friendly activities and facilities for guests ages 3 to 17. With supervised fun for younger guests, the entire family can have the cruise vacation of their dreams.
Club HAL*
Young children (ages 3-7) can participate in story telling, fabric painting, indoor games, arts and crafts, pirate treasure hunts, and ice cream and pizza parties.
*Children in this age group MUST be toilet trained. Pull-ups or diapers are not allowed in the youth facilities, due to mandates from U.S. Public Health. No exceptions will be made.
Club HAL Gameroom
Tweens (ages 8-12) will enjoy golf putting, disco and theme parties, competing in on-deck sports events, participatiing in scavenger hunts or simply playing Ping-Pong with a friend.
The Loft
Teens (ages 13-17) will especially enjoy the teen disco, karaoke sessions, video games, sports tournaments, card games, trivia contests, movies and videos. When there are more than 100 children on board, a Talent Show is offered.
The Oasis
The name says it all. This outdoor area is the perfect oasis for teen guests who just want to swing on a hammock, or relax in a lounge chair, and hang out with their new-found friends enjoying the sun and sea.