Gleaming glass walls and colourful murals set an elegant scene for your wonderful holiday on the Maasdam.

The gorgeous main atrium features an absolutely glittering illuminated glass sculpture centrepiece and is the perfect place to meet up and plan your day – or browse the boutiques, sit in one of the bars and just people-watch.

For lazy days in the sun the main Lido pool has spacious sun decks, a couple of whirlpools and a handy bar and restaurant for an al fresco lunch. It even has a retractable roof so you can lounge in luxury whatever the weather.

If you fancy a spot of pampering then the heavenly Greenhouse Spa offers the latest health therapy techniques as well as a full hair and beauty salon service in sumptuous surroundings were you can spoil yourself with a massage, facial or manicure.

A couple of interesting features of the Maasdam are the excellent Culinary Arts Centre in which Food and Wine Magazine recommended experts demonstrate how to prepare and present delicious gourmet dishes and the digital workshops that show you how best to ‘show and tell’ your holiday experiences with folks back home.

If you’re feeling energetic the spacious and well-equipped fitness room gives you the chance to keep in trim on the latest exercise machines while looking out, through floor-to-ceiling windows, over the blue ocean beyond.

Kids have their own facilities where they can make new friends while taking part in competitions, parties and activities under the guidance of qualified staff. There’s a separate lounge for teenagers, The Loft, where kids from 13 to 17 can hang out with people of their own age.

As night-time arrives you may want to take your seats in the plush and glitzy Rembrandt lounge and be entertained by talented singers, dancers and speciality acts in one of the high-calibre big-stage shows.

Or there’s a more mellow vibe in the chic piano bar where you can sing along to your favourite easy-listening tunes as you sip a cocktail or two.

The fabulous Crow’s Nest, where you may have sat during the day to take in the spectacular panoramic views, turns into a trendy nightclub playing all the dance-floor classics until late at night.

And there’s a chance to try for the big money on the gaming tables and high-tech slot machines at the classy casino.

Other bars and lounges provide the ideal setting for those who merely want to chill out and chat as they contemplate the next stage of their magical cruise holiday.

As you’d expect from dining options called ‘As You Wish’ you can enjoy your superb evening meals however you like in the beautiful main Rotterdam restaurant, either at set-time sittings in traditional cruise holiday style or just turning up to be seated any time between 5.30pm and 9.30pm.

Either way you’ll be served fantastic international cuisine by attentive and charming waiters.

For an altogether more casual dining experience, head for the Lido Restaurant with its more laid-back ambience throughout the day and well into the night. Here you can choose from brilliant buffet selections or have your favourite meals made to order.  

Or, if you want something a little more intimate and exclusive, you can reserve a table at the chic Pinnacle Grill and choose from an inspired a la carte menu featuring succulent steaks and mouth-watering speciality seafood dishes.

*Selected restaurants on many ships require reservations and may carry an additional charge.

Maasdam cabins are all spacious and stylishly designed, offering twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed, private bathroom with shower, bathrobes, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, hairdryers, complimentary fresh fruit on request, daily ice service, shoeshine and nightly turndown as standard.

You can choose from inside, outside and balcony cabins or various categories of suite.