MS Volendam
MS Volendam in Halifax, Canada 2024 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | |
| Name | Volendam |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Operator | Holland America Line |
| Port of registry | Netherlands |
| Builder | Marghera, Venice Fincantieri |
| Yard number | 6035 |
| Launched | 18 September 1998 |
| Christened | Godmother: Chris Evert |
| Maiden voyage | November 12, 1999 |
| Identification |
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| Status | Operational |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Rotterdam-class (R-class) cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 60,906 GT |
| Length | 237.0 m (777.6 ft) |
| Beam | 32.3 m (106 ft) |
| Draft | 8.1 m (27 ft) |
| Decks | 10 |
| Speed | 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) |
| Capacity | 1,432 passengers |
| Crew | 647 |
MS Volendam is a Rotterdam-class (R-class) cruise ship belonging to Holland America Line. She was built in 1999 and sails worldwide destinations for Holland America Line. She is the third ship in the fleet with that name, after SS Volendam (1922–1952) and SS Volendam (1972–1984).