ms Eurodam sailing on May 31st, 2013

10-Night Europe (Baltic Sea)

Departure Port:	Copenhagen
Sailing Date:	Friday, 05/31/13
Return Date:	Monday, 06/10/13
Nights:	10
Ship:	ms Eurodam
Cruise Line:	Holland America Line
Per Person:	from $130 per night

from $1,299.00
Per Person

Inside Cabin
From $1,299.00 pp

Ocean View
From $1,499.00 pp

Balcony
From $1,799.00 pp

Suite
From $2,999.00 pp

About The Cruise

Launching her maiden voyage in July of 2008, the ms Eurodam marks Holland America Line's new Signature-class ships. The ms Eurodam furthers the evolution of our sophisticated mid-sized ships with 11 passenger decks, a new topside Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge surrounded by panoramic views, an Explorer's Lounge bar, a new Italian restaurant adjacent to the Lido, elegant luxury jewelry boutique, new atrium bar area, an enhanced and reconfigured show lounge and a new photographic and imaging center. On the technical side, the ms Eurodam features the latest state-of-the-art navigation and safety systems. The ship is powered by six diesel generators and propelled by the latest Azipod propulsion technology.

Following in the Holland America Line tradition, the ms Eurodam features an exquisite art collection based on the theme, "The Dutch Golden Age An Inexhaustible Tradition". Highlighting works by Dutch masters and contemporary artists, some of the pieces featured will include 17th-century watercolor maps by famed cartographer Johannes Vingboons, photo-realistic oil paintings by artist Jan van 't Hoff and The Nightwatch, Two Minutes Later, a contemporary reinterpretation of Rembrandt's famous painting.

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Day #	Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
1	Friday, 5/31/13	About Copenhagen The center of Danish commerce and government, Copenhagen is one of Europes best-loved capitals. Visit the Little Mermaid statue and enjoy Tivoli Gardens, the 150-year-old amusement park. You can see the Danish crown jewels at Rosenborg Palace. Copenhagen Attractions Take a stroll down Langelinie Promenade to see the heart of Copenhagen. It runs along the water from the port, skirting the 300-year-old, moated citadel near the celebrated statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid. The surrounding park is home to the Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen's most spectacular fountain. Copenhagen Activities Visit two of Copenhagen's most famous castles - the Rosenborg, home to the Danish crown jewels, and the Christianborg, the residence of the Royal Family since 1749. See the symbol of Copenhagen, the famous bronze sculpture of the Little Mermaid. Visit the Canals of Gammel Strand and the water fountain of Gefion. Pay your respects at the Resistance Museum, featuring relics of the Resistance Movement during the German occupation of World War II. Copenhagen	--	5:00pm
2	Saturday, 6/1/13	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
3	Sunday, 6/2/13	About Tallin The capital of Estonia, Tallin was once an important town in the Hanseatic League. The Danes, Germans and Russians have all put their stamp on Estonia. The famous Toopea Castle today houses the Estonia Parliament, but once was the site of a 12th century Danish castle. The upper town of Tallin includes an intricate system of medieval streets and picturesque houses. From the lower town, visit Kadriorg Palace, built in 1718 at the request of Peter the Great for his beloved wife Catherine. Tallin Activities You could easily say that Peter the Great's spectacular Northern Baroque palace is a work of art in and of itself, but the palace is also home to Estonia's museum of foreign art Tallinn's late Gothic Town Hall building is one of the most famed symbols of the city, recognized throughout Estonia as a venerable, unique architectural treasure St. Olav's Church was the tallest church in Medieval Europe. Little is known about the building of this Gothic style church and its early years, but there may have been a church on this location as early as the 12th century, alongside the Scandinavian market yard The pharmacy, which stands on the corner of the Town Hall Square, was first mentioned in historical documents in 1422, but by some accounts, it may be older still. The town council-governed pharmacy sold many other goods besides medicine Town Wall with its defence towers had become one of the most powerful and strongest defense systems in Northern Europe by the 16th century Kiek in de Kök was the most powerful cannon tower in 16th-century Northern Europe. It is written in the chronicles that Kiek in de Kök was once the most powerful tower along the Baltic shores Toompea Castle is one of Estonia's oldest and grandest architectural groupings Cathedral of Saint Mary the Virgin is the main Lutheran church in Estonia and one of three functioning medieval churches Dominican Monastery Museum is the oldest cloister in downtown Tallinn St. Catherine's Passage is a landmark combining master craftsmen's workshops with a medieval atmosphere. The open studios of artisans are now located here, and visitors can watch artists and craftsmen practise their craft Niguliste Museum-Concert Hall has three of the four most important Medieval works of art in Estonia on display Church of Holy Ghost is the only sacred building from the 14th century in Tallinn that has preserved its original form Kadriorg Park is the most notable park artwork in Estonia. The park was originally nearly 100 hectares in size, but is not preserved in its entirety Tallinn Botanic Gardens contain over 8 000 plant species and classes Tallin	11:00am	5:00pm
4	Monday, 6/3/13	About St. Petersburg What makes it Russian at heart is the overwhelming scale and opulence of its palaces. With 3 million items on exhibit you couldnt get through the Hermitage in a year! You may also explore more dazzling palaces like Petrovorets, Pushkin and Pavlovsk, shop in the newly opened designer stores along busy Nevsky Prospekt, shiver at the looming fortress of Peter and Paul and wonder at immense quantities of gold, polished marbles and precious gems lavished on St. Isaacs Cathedral. St. Petersburg Attractions While you're in St. Petersburg, take time to explore the Hermitage Museum. This museum is one of the world's greatest treasures and features more than 3 million exhibits. And that doesn't include the impressive building itself or its beautiful furnishings. St. Petersburg Activities Explore the sights of St. Petersburg, including Peter and Paul Fortress, birthplace of modern St. Petersburg; St. Isaac Cathedral, the world's largest domed cathedral; and Palace Square, the rallying point of the 1917 Russian Revolution Visit Peterhof, the summer home of Peter the Great. Built under the supervision of the French architect Alexandre Le Blond, this town of palaces, fountains and parks rivals the great palaces of Versailles St. Petersburg	7:00am	--
5	Tuesday, 6/4/13	About St. Petersburg What makes it Russian at heart is the overwhelming scale and opulence of its palaces. With 3 million items on exhibit you couldnt get through the Hermitage in a year! You may also explore more dazzling palaces like Petrovorets, Pushkin and Pavlovsk, shop in the newly opened designer stores along busy Nevsky Prospekt, shiver at the looming fortress of Peter and Paul and wonder at immense quantities of gold, polished marbles and precious gems lavished on St. Isaacs Cathedral. St. Petersburg Attractions While you're in St. Petersburg, take time to explore the Hermitage Museum. This museum is one of the world's greatest treasures and features more than 3 million exhibits. And that doesn't include the impressive building itself or its beautiful furnishings. St. Petersburg Activities Explore the sights of St. Petersburg, including Peter and Paul Fortress, birthplace of modern St. Petersburg; St. Isaac Cathedral, the world's largest domed cathedral; and Palace Square, the rallying point of the 1917 Russian Revolution Visit Peterhof, the summer home of Peter the Great. Built under the supervision of the French architect Alexandre Le Blond, this town of palaces, fountains and parks rivals the great palaces of Versailles St. Petersburg	3:00pm	6:00pm
6	Wednesday, 6/5/13	About Helsinki Despite a history that dates back 500 years, Finlands capital is a decidedly modern city. Shop for Finnish-made products at the Senaatti Center complex, visit the Arabia ceramic factory or delve into history at the national museum, Kansallismeuseo. Helsinki Attractions The whole city with one card. The Helsinki Card is a handy, economical way to make the most of your visit in Helsinki. The Helsinki Card is a transport ticket and entrance ticket all in one and has a number of great value bonuses attached. All this is included in the Helsinki Card: - free unlimited travel on public transport in Helsinki - free entrance to sights and museums - free entrance & waterbus rides to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and Helsinki Zoo - Korkeasaari - free surprise gifts - free Helsinki Card guide book with maps - great value discounts on sightseeing tours (up to 70%), Finnair airport bus (-30 %), culture and leisure programmes (up to 50 %) etc. Helsinki Activities Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world, founded in 1748 and built by Augustin Ehrensvärd on islands off the coast of Helsinki Linnanmäki has entertained families since 1950. The amusement park has an enormous selection of fun rides, from ultra scary to more easy-going Sea Life takes you on a voyage from the tropical oceans to the Arctic Sea, stopping at the Baltic Sea along the way. Discover strange and fascinating underwater worlds, home to crabs and starfish as well as sharks and rays Helsinki Zoo (founded in 1889) is one of the oldest zoos in the world. In Helsinki Zoo you meet animals all the way from the arctic tundra to the tropical rainforest Quarried out of the natural bedrock, Temppeliaukio Church is one of Helsinki's most popular tourist attractions The Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is one of the clearest symbols of the Russian impact on Finnish history Ateneum Art Museum holds Finland's biggest collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, watercolours and graphic art At the Fallkulla Domestic Animal Zoo children and the young can take part in animal care and help with work on the farm A unique tropical garden, Gardenia, was opened in April 2001. The luxuriant tropical garden, covered by glass, is a beautiful and refreshing place to visit all year round Helsinki	6:00am	5:00pm
7	Thursday, 6/6/13	About Stockholm Swedens capital is built on 14 islands. Clean and bright, Stockholm has many museums that depict its Viking heritage and artistic soul. Shop for glassware and textiles displaying distinctive Swedish design. Spend some time at Skansen, the worlds first open air museum. Stockholm Attractions The Gamla Stan is the oldest part of Stockholm and a popular attraction. Its narrow cobblestone streets are lined with beautiful buildings dating from the 13th through the 18th centuries. Today they house boutiques, restaurants, cafés, and clubs. Stockholm Activities Explore the city's ancient history by visiting the medieval Old Town and the impressive City Hall, the site of the Nobel Prize banquet. Take time to enjoy the smart boutiques, art galleries and antique shops that line the streets Visit the grand Vasa Ship Museum, home to Vasa, the world's oldest preserved ship Get medieval in the Medieval Museum, which focuses on the archaeological discoveries of the Castle of Three Crowns of Stockholm Stockholm	8:00am	5:00pm
7	Thursday, 6/6/13	About Cruising Stockholm Archipelago Cruising Stockholm Archipelago	--	--
8	Friday, 6/7/13	About At Sea Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want. At Sea	--	--
9	Saturday, 6/8/13	About Rostock Rostock, situated on the banks of the River Warnow and the Baltic shore, is a turntable for travelers and goods to and from Scandinavia and the Baltic countries. In fact, it is Germany's largest port in the Baltic. The city presents an intriguing architectural mix: medieval and 1950's architecture in the center, modern housing blocks and 19th-century villas in some of the suburbs. Call in this port provides the opportunity for an excursion to Germany�s dynamic capital city, Berlin. Rostock Attractions Warnemunde, nine miles from Rostock, is an attractive, fashionable seaside resort. A small fishing village back in the Middle Ages, the town today boasts splendid villas along with fishermen's cottages and captains' mansions. The area along the Alter Strom (old river) has undergone a major renovation and many of the buildings house quaint shops, boutiques, cafes and small restaurants. It is a delightful place to explore on your own. Rostock Activities he center of the Old Town has to be explored on foot. Entrance is via the Steintor, one of the three surviving gates of the old fortifications. Main points of interest include the Neuer Markt (the main square), the Gothic Town Hall and the redbrick, Gothic-style St. Mary's Church. Its prize feature is an astrological clock from 1472 that is still in working order. Frequent train service makes getting to Rostock and back to Warnem�nde very convenient. Rostock	6:00am	10:00pm
10	Sunday, 6/9/13	About Kiel Canal Linking the North Sea to the Baltic, the Kiel Canal is a vital trade route that carries more traffic than any canal in the world. Kiel Canal	7:00am	5:00pm
11	Monday, 6/10/13	About Copenhagen The center of Danish commerce and government, Copenhagen is one of Europes best-loved capitals. Visit the Little Mermaid statue and enjoy Tivoli Gardens, the 150-year-old amusement park. You can see the Danish crown jewels at Rosenborg Palace. Copenhagen Attractions Take a stroll down Langelinie Promenade to see the heart of Copenhagen. It runs along the water from the port, skirting the 300-year-old, moated citadel near the celebrated statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid. The surrounding park is home to the Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen's most spectacular fountain. Copenhagen Activities Visit two of Copenhagen's most famous castles - the Rosenborg, home to the Danish crown jewels, and the Christianborg, the residence of the Royal Family since 1749. See the symbol of Copenhagen, the famous bronze sculpture of the Little Mermaid. Visit the Canals of Gammel Strand and the water fountain of Gefion. Pay your respects at the Resistance Museum, featuring relics of the Resistance Movement during the German occupation of World War II. Copenhagen	7:00am	--
Number of Nights: 10

ms Eurodam

Ship: ms Eurodam
Launching her maiden voyage in July of 2008, the ms Eurodam marks Holland America Line's new Signature-class ships. The ms Eurodam furthers the evolution of our sophisticated mid-sized ships with 11 passenger decks, a new topside Pan-Asian restaurant and lounge surrounded by panoramic views, an Explorer's Lounge bar, a new Italian restaurant adjacent to the Lido, elegant luxury jewelry boutique, new atrium bar area, an enhanced and reconfigured show lounge and a new photographic and imaging center. On the technical side, the ms Eurodam features the latest state-of-the-art navigation and safety systems. The ship is powered by six diesel generators and propelled by the latest Azipod propulsion technology.

Following in the Holland America Line tradition, the ms Eurodam features an exquisite art collection based on the theme, "The Dutch Golden Age An Inexhaustible Tradition". Highlighting works by Dutch masters and contemporary artists, some of the pieces featured will include 17th-century watercolor maps by famed cartographer Johannes Vingboons, photo-realistic oil paintings by artist Jan van 't Hoff and The Nightwatch, Two Minutes Later, a contemporary reinterpretation of Rembrandt's famous painting.

Inside Cabin
From $1,299.00 pp

Ocean View
From $1,499.00 pp

Balcony
From $1,799.00 pp

Suite
From $2,999.00 pp

Year Built	2008	Capacity	2,044	Meeting Rooms	Yes

Year Refurbished	N/A	Elevators	14	Casino	Yes

Registry	The Netherlands	Restaurants	6	Disco	Yes

Tonnage	86,000	Bars	8	Fitness Center	Yes

Cabins	1,022	Pools	2	Children's Program	Yes

Handicap Cabins	27	Theaters	1	Internet Cafe	Yes

Shops	Yes	Library	Yes	Spa	Yes

Cabin Categories | Decks

Balcony
Deluxe Spa Oceanview Stateroom - Viewing Balcony-VT
Deluxe Spa Verandah Oceanview Stateroom-VQ
Deluxe Verandah Oceanview Stateroom -V
Deluxe Verandah Outside Stateroom
Deluxe Verandah Suite
Inside
Large or Standard Inside Stateroom
Large or Standard Oceanview Staterooms
Ocean View
Outside
Penthouse Verandah Suite
Suite
Superior Verandah Suite

Cabin Details

Balcony

Prices are per person, double occupancy, cruise only and on select sailings. Prices shown are for stateroom categories as noted and are shown in US Dollars. Government taxes and fees are additional. Airfare is not included. Prices and itineraries are based on availability and are subject to change without notice.

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