 With the introduction of the 1,848 passenger ms Noordam in early 2006, Holland America Line’s fleet grew to 13 ships, offering nearly 500 cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to 108 days, and visit all seven continents The ms Noordam will also offer Caribbean sailings in the winter from her new homeport New York City. Holland America Line’s $225 million, fleet wide Signature of Excellence enhancements include the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts will provide cooking demonstrations and classes, Explorations Café powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity areas, new stateroom amenities including flat-panel TVs and plush-top Mariner’s Dream Beds. Winner of 13 consecutive “Best Overall Cruise Value” awards from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society, the highest-rated premium cruise line year after year in Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Survey and Travel & Leisure magazine's "World's Best" awards, Holland America Line excels in service, amenities and special programs. Known for consistent and attentive service, its ships have one of the highest staff-members-to-guest ratios. Spacious staterooms average 25 percent larger and verandahs twice as large as those on other lines' ships. Menus are among the most extensive at sea. Dining choices include formal elegance, alternative specialty dining in, casual fare and complimentary 24-hour room service.
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