We met families with college kids and youngsters while traveling on the Westerdam , as well as newlyweds and fifty-year weds. For many years Holland America has employed dance hosts on the longer cruises, but executives are now considering using gentleman hosts on some of the shorter cruises. Since many solo women cruise, we believe hosts would add an excellent reason for them to choose Holland America ships. A Medical Note Amsterdam passengers will usually find a dentist on board for emergencies. This is most unusual on cruise ships.
Medical doctors are always available to attend passengers.
The Amsterdam is currently cruising Panama. Soon she will reposition to Europe for a summer cruise itinerary. Eventually, the Amsterdam will cruise around the world, probably in early 2002. Photos courtesy of Jack White. Jack and Toni White of Rancho Mirage, California have, for many years, been freelance travel writers specializing in cruise travel.