MS Eurodam
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| MS Eurodam | |
| Launched: | July 5, 2008 |
| Status: | Being Built |
| Tonnage: | 86,000 tons |
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| Complement: | 2,044 passengers, unknown crew |
| Registry: | Netherlands |
The ms Eurodam is a Signature Class cruise ship for Holland America Line, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard, near Venice, Italy. It is schedule to be launched in summer 2008. The Eurodam will be the 80th ship to enter Holland American service. At 86,000 tons and carrying 2,044 passengers, she will be Holland America's largest ship yet. The next largest ships are those of the Zuiderdam class, which carry 126 less passengers.
New features on the Eurodam will include a Pan-Asian restaurant, an African-theme to the Explorer's Lounge, an Italian specialty restaurant, and a redesigned atrium and show lounge. Ten cabins will have floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows. Eighty-six percent of the cabins will be on the outside, and 67% will have balconies. She will also have dynamic positioning abilities, will be powered by six diesel generators, and be propelled by Azipod propulsion technology.
Holland American has an option to order a sister ship for delivery in 2010, but has yet to do so.
| Holland America Fleet | Amsterdam | Eurodam | Maasdam | Noordam | Oosterdam | Prinsendam | Rotterdam | Ryndam | Statendam | Veendam | Volendam | Westerdam | Zaandam | Zuiderdam |
