MBT Cruise ship MS Statendam (1993) - HAL Cruises - Construction plan, scale 1:100 (10.10.157)

The MS Statendam (1993) was an iconic cruise ship of the Holland America Line (HAL), built by Fincantieri in Italy. The ship was the first of the S-class and was delivered in 1993.

Technical Specifications

Length: 219.5 metres

Width: 30.8 metres

Gross tonnage: 55,451 GT

Number of decks: 12

Passenger capacity: 1,258

Crew: 557

Speed: 22 knots

IMO number: 8919245

Registration: Netherlands

The ship was designed with a focus on stability and fuel efficiency, and featured advanced technologies such as ‘Hinze’ flap rudders for excellent manoeuvrability.

Cabins and Accommodation

The MS Statendam offered various cabin types, including:

Inside cabins

Outside cabins

Cabins with balcony

Suites with private balcony, minibar, fridge, butler service, and complimentary laundry service.

The cabins were spacious and comfortable, with the smallest cabins measuring 187 square feet.

Restaurants and Bars

The ship featured a variety of dining and drinking venues:

Rotterdam Dining Room: two decks high, with a musicians’ balcony and a ceiling featuring 1,000 lights.

Lido Bar & Restaurant: buffet-style dining.

Canaletto Restaurant: Italian cuisine.

Ocean’s Bar and Dolphin’s Bar: for drinks and light snacks.

Pinnacle Grill and Terrace Grill: speciality restaurants.

The dining and drinking venues were designed with attention to detail and style.

Entertainment and Facilities

The MS Statendam offered a range of facilities for relaxation and entertainment:

Wajang Theatre: for shows and entertainment.

Culinary Arts Centre: for cookery classes.

Wine Tasting & Gourmet Store: for wine tastings and delicacies.

Casino: for gambling enthusiasts.

Crow’s Nest Night Club: for evening entertainment.

Club HAL, The Loft, and Video Arcade: for children and teenagers.

Exploration’s Lounge, Neptune Lounge, Ruben’s Lounge, and Van Gogh Lounge: for relaxation and socialising.

Sports Deck and Lido Deck: for sports activities and wellness facilities.

The ship was designed with both relaxation and entertainment in mind.

Itineraries and History

The MS Statendam undertook various voyages, including a 35-day Grand Europe Cruise from New York to London in 1993, followed by 13- and 12-day cruises in Northern Europe, along the Atlantic coast and in the Eastern and Western Mediterranean.

In 2015, the ship was renamed Vasco da Gama and was deployed for cruises in Australia and New Zealand.

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