www.cleancruising.com.au - MS Maasdam entered service in 1993 at 55451 GT, carrying 1258 passengers. The vessel appeals across the range from older guests to families. It has an extensive library, plenty of places on the deck for solitude, and inside art and antique displays including a towering glass sculpture that rises three levels from the Atrium. Entertainment by day centres on small group activities - focal point is the Explorations Cafe - and not to be missed are the Microsoft Digital workshops which will teach you to make a DVD of your trip or create your own web page or blog. Shore excursions can be booked for reasonable costs (but book early). Evening entertainment includes eight bars, a disco, and two evening variety shows in the Rembrandt Lounge. Fitness activities include two pools, two hot tubs, courts, jogging course, and of course Spa and Salon treatments. Children’s program cater for Kids, Tweens and Teens. Expect a mix of seniors, older couples and multi-generational families, and come dress-prepared for formal nights' dining and dancing.