EURODAM
June 6, 2026 | Seattle, Washington
Eurodam (Holland America Line) was in Seattle on June 6, 2026, during the busy Alaska cruise season. Seattle has long been an important summer homeport for Holland America Line, with ships like Eurodam sailing north to Alaska throughout the season.
Entering service in 2008, Eurodam was the first ship in Holland America Line's Signature Class. Built for a combination of traditional cruising and expanded modern amenities, she has spent much of her career sailing in regions closely associated with Holland America, including Alaska, the Caribbean, and Europe.
Information List
Name: Eurodam
Operator: Holland America Line
Year Entered Service: 2008
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
Class: Signature Class
Length: Approximately 936 feet (285 meters)
Beam: Approximately 106 feet (32.2 meters)
Tonnage: Approximately 86,700 GT
Guest Capacity: Approximately 2,100
Crew: Approximately 900
Passenger Decks: 11
Service Speed: Approximately 23 knots
Country of Registry: Netherlands
Port of Registry: Rotterdam
IMO Number: 9378448
History and Features
Construction and Entry Into Service:
Eurodam was built by Fincantieri at Marghera, Italy, and entered service for Holland America Line in 2008.
She was the first of the line's Signature Class ships and was followed by Nieuw Amsterdam in 2010.
Her design developed from Holland America's earlier Vista Class while adding additional passenger accommodations and public spaces.
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands officially named Eurodam in Rotterdam in July 2008.
Design and Features:
Eurodam combines Holland America's traditional maritime styling with amenities developed for contemporary cruising.
The ship includes multiple dining venues, entertainment spaces, lounges, outdoor decks, and extensive areas for viewing scenery.
Her size places her between Holland America's earlier mid-sized ships and the larger Pinnacle Class vessels introduced later.
The ship's covered pool area and open decks are particularly useful on itineraries through regions such as Alaska, where weather can change quickly.
Service:
Eurodam has sailed extensively in Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, and other regions during her career.
Alaska has remained an important part of the ship's seasonal deployments.
Holland America Line has a long history of Alaska cruising, and Seattle serves as one of the company's principal Pacific Northwest embarkation ports.
From Seattle, ships can operate roundtrip itineraries through Southeast Alaska while also visiting Canadian ports as required on U.S.-based itineraries.
Seattle – June 6, 2026:
Eurodam was in Seattle on June 6, 2026, during Holland America Line's summer Alaska season.
Seattle serves as an important seasonal homeport for the ship's Alaska cruises.
These voyages take Eurodam north through the Pacific Northwest toward the scenery and ports of Southeast Alaska.
The Seattle call placed the ship at the beginning or end of another Alaska voyage during one of the busiest periods of the city's cruise season.
Legacy:
As Holland America Line's first Signature Class ship, Eurodam marked an evolution of the company's Vista Class design.
She has become closely associated with the line's Alaska and Caribbean programs during a career spanning nearly two decades.
Her combination of mid-sized dimensions, traditional Holland America styling, and modern cruise amenities continues to make her well suited to scenic itineraries such as Alaska.
