Holland America Line: Amsterdam

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Best Place to Escape the Crowds: When there are few children on the ship, adults like to take over the Oasis, which is normally reserved for teenage cruisers.

From Classic to Wacky: On Amsterdam, four very special art deco pieces are mounted on the landing just outside the Crow's Nest. The gold-plated Four Seasons first graced the Nieuw Amsterdam of 1938, and Holland America Line was able to purchase them from a collector. At the polar opposite of the artistic spectrum, realistic landscapes with surreal touches accent the dining alcoves in the Pinnacle Grill (look closely and you'll notice a Swiss Army knife strutting through a tranquil garden scene).

Our Favorite Spot for a Nightcap: The Ocean Bar is the ideal spot not only for sipping a brandy, but also for a bird's-eye view of the astrolabe. When it's quiet, you can hear the carillon bells play a melody on the hour.

Don't-Miss Munchies: Servers circulate throughout lounges before and after dinner with canaps.