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Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam to Leave the Holland America Line Fleet in 2020
Ten ships with an 11th on the way in 2021 to comprise the premium line's fleet
SEATTLE,July 15, 2020/PRNewswire/ -- HollandAmerica Lineannounced thatAmsterdam, Maasdam,RotterdamandVeendamwill be leaving the fleet and transferring to undisclosed buyers. The ships have been sold in pairs, with the S-ClassMaasdamandVeendamtransferring to one company inAugust 2020, while the R-ClassAmsterdamandRotterdamwill move to another company in fall 2020.
HollandAmerica Linewill cancel cruises for the four ships' deployments, with some select itineraries being assumed by other ships in the fleet. The 2021 Grand World Voyage aboardAmsterdamwill be postponed until 2022 and will now sail aboardZaandam. The Grand Africa Voyage departingOct. 10, 2021, aboardRotterdamwill also sail aboardZaandamon the same dates.
"It's always difficult to see any ship leave the fleet, especially those that have a long and storied history with our company," saidStein Kruse, chief executive officer of Holland America Group and Carnival UK. "However, Holland America Line has a bright future ahead that includes recent Pinnacle-Class additions, with a third sister ship next yearthat will continue to maintain our overall capacity in the marketplace."
"I recognize and appreciate the deep affection our guests have towardourcompany andtheshipsin our fleet," said Gus Antorcha,president of Holland America Line."While streamlined, our diverse fleet continues to offer exceptional options for cruisers looking for a mid-sized ship experience to destinations all around the world.I look forward tocarrying on those beloved shipboard offerings whilecultivating new ideasto bring to our guests."
Maasdamjoined the fleet in 1993 as the second of four S-Class ships. Carrying 1,258 guests, it is the fourth Holland America Line ship to bear theMaasdamname. Most recently, the 55,575-ton ship sailed longer South Pacific andAlaskavoyages.Veendam, the final S-Class ship,was delivered in 1996. The fourth Holland America Line ship to bear the nameVeendam, the 57,092-ton vessel carries 1,350 guests.
The first shipin the R Class, 61,849-tonRotterdamwas introduced in 1997. Carrying 1,404 guests, it is the sixth Holland America Line ship to be namedRotterdam.Amsterdamjoined the fleet in 2000 as the final of four R-Class ships. Carrying 1,380 guests, it is the third Holland America Line ship to be namedAmsterdam. Most recently, the 62,735-ton ship operated the line's Grand World Voyage.
Guests with bookings on future sailings of these ships will be notified that these cruises will be cancelled or changed. Along with their travel advisors, guests will receive information if the cruise will operate with a different ship or information and special offers on how to book another Holland America Line cruise when operations resume. Guests who prefer a refund will be accommodated.
Cancelled cruises will include scheduledCanada/New England and Grand Voyages onAmsterdam;Mexico, South Pacific,AustraliaandAsiaitineraries onMaasdam;Caribbean,Europe, Panama Canal,South AmericaandHawaiisailings onRotterdam;andCaribbeanandEuropeitineraries onVeendam.
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