Dancing puppets and hundreds of pipes grace the fanciful Dutch band organ that is the centerpiece of the m/s Zaandam's three-story atrium. Fish-scale tiles, naked nymphs and ornate fretwork complete the grand, exciting picture.
Cruise With Hector
- 2006
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Dancing puppets and hundreds of pipes grace the fanciful Dutch band organ
that is the centerpiece of the m/s Zaandam's three-story atrium. Fish-scale
tiles, naked nymphs and ornate fretwork complete the grand, exciting picture.
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Since April 2000 this new Pluer organ of the "ms Zaandam" is the center of the great hall in this cruise ship. The instrument is raised up more than three floors. The front of the organ, which has four sides, has 12 organ figures on it moving on the music. The instrument has a MIDI-operating system, developed and provided by Decap Herentals from Belgium. The instrumentation of the Zaandam organ:
For a music arranger this instrumentation gives all the possibilities both for classical and modern music.
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Come sail with us - no not on this ship, but on the .....
m/s Zaandam
… in harmony (with Hector's music)
| The musically themed ms Zaandam has always offered
guests a unique shipboard atmosphere. Her décor includes artifacts and
memorabilia representing various musical genres - from a Baroque-style
Dutch pipe organ in the atrium to guitars signed by rock icons The
Rolling Stones. All guests now enjoy the full complement of enhancements
through Holland America Line's fleet-wide $225 million Signature of
Excellence® initiative. These guest-pleasing upgrades
provide state-of-the-art facilities and public areas, and unparalleled
new services and amenities.
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| ENJOY Broadway-style entertainment in the Mondriaan Lounge or dancing the night away in the Crow's Nest Nightclub and Disco. | SIP an espresso drink while listening to music, browsing the Internet or reading a new best seller in the Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times. | SAVOR mouth-watering cuisine in a variety of settings: reservation-only fine dining in the Pinnacle Grill, bountiful buffets, 24-hour complimentary room service or a romantic picnic on a beautiful Hawaiian beach. |
| CHOOSE a sunny spot by the Lido swimming pool. | ENERGIZE yourself with a trip around the jogging track or visit the fully equipped Lifestyle Fitness Center for a complete workout. | INDULGE yourself with a soothing massage, facial or aromatic steam in our newly expanded Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
| RELAX with a good book, knowing your kids are having a great and safe time at the Club HAL or youth facilities. |
ms Zaandam |
SHIP FACTS
Ship's Registry The Netherlands |
