Tradition and quality are the heart and soul of this new ship. In keeping with HAL's adherence to continuity, Franz Dingemans, the architect of the Amsterdam , designed the last eight HAL ships. He received guidelines from the company as to budget and tone, and then injected his personality and ideas to create a unique function for each venue. The Amsterdam is a glamorous, imposing counterpart to its dignified sister ship, Rotterdam . This liner constructed in Italy is geared for a world cruise.
Rich mahogany is the primary material, along with marble and granite.
Glitz is left to Carnival. The materials are costly and opulent. Many fabrics, carpets and art works are imported from Holland, with most furnishings originating in Italy. Boarding Boarding the ship, we couldn't miss the three-deck atrium's focal point, the elaborate Astrolabe Clock. This huge clock with a carillon in its base displays a world clock, planetary clock and an astrological clock.