Statendam was the first of four mid-sized sister ships built for the Holland America Line. The other three ships are Maasdam that entered service in 1993, Ryndam 1994 and Veendam 1996.

These four ships were the largest built for the Holland America Line at that time with 10 passenger decks, 2 pools, 5 bars, casino, fitness center, 600 seat show lounge, 485 outside cabins with 149 having verandas, 148 inside cabins, can carry 1,266 passengers and a crew of 602.

Statendam is mainly operated on 7 night cruises between Vancouver & Seaward/Alaska. Other routes are cruises from Fort Lauderdale - Caribbean and 14 day cruises between Fort Lauderdale and San Diego via the Panama Canal.

Maasdam’s main routes are between Montreal & Boston, and Fort Lauderdale - Caribbean.

Rayndam is operated on 7 night cruises between Vancouver & Seaward/Alaska, Tampa - Caribbean and 21 day cruises between Tampa and Vancouver via the Panama Canal.

Veendam’s main routes are New York - Bermuda and many different South America cruises with some including the Amazon and Antarctica.

Website: www.hollandamerica.com.