Holland America Line: Oosterdam

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Most Unusual: Tables in the Pinnacle Grill specialty restaurant are set with Frette linens, Riedel stemware, and Bulgari china by Rosenthal, but traditional appointments stop at the table top. The chair design is based on organic forms and resembles delicate, silvery tree branches. Some may require seating assistance, thoughin reality, the chairs are cast aluminum and so heavy that they don't budge without a great deal of effort.

Moving with the View: Take a good look at the etched-glass doors of the four outside scenic elevatorsthey mirror the 1920s motif of the 10 interior elevator doors, which are done in cast aluminum. The design effect may look vaguely familiar because it was modeled after the art deco Chrysler building in New York City.

Our Favorite Spot for a Nightcap: The canvas-covered areas outside the Crow's Nest narrowly edge out second choicea seat by the faux fireplace in the Oak Room.