Amsterdam

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The ms Amsterdam is the third ship to bear the name of the Dutch capital of Holland America Line's over 135 year history. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy the ms Amsterdam blends the very latest in shipbuilding technology with the artistry, personalized touched and superior service that has made Holland America Line one of the highest rated cruise lines in the world. At the heart of the ms Amsterdam is the Planeto Asrolabium, a commissioned signature sculpture in a three story atrium. The stunning Astolabe tracks constellations, the planets, world time and ship time. Dutch heritage and tradition is clearly displayed throughout the ship in original Art Deco pieces that once graced the Nieuw Amsterdam of 1938. For a contemporary touch, works of the noted maritime artist Stephen Card adorn several public areas. Guests on the ms Amsterdam will be able to show and tell their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Free workshops led by Microsoft trained techsperts will show the most novice camera or computer user how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures and create scrapbooks using a variety of Microsoft Windows and Windows Live services. Guests will learn how to share all their digital memories through email, blogging and social networking - so friends and family can see where they've been cruising before they return home.