Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette has recently completed its 25th year of service after being delivered on September 30, 2000.

Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy , the ship was originally ordered for Holland America Line and debuted as the Amsterdam.

As part of a series of ships that also included the Rotterdam, the Zaandam and the Volendam, the 1,380-guest vessel spent its inaugural season in North America.

After leaving its building yard, the Amsterdam was christened at a special ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 30, 2000.

Wife of the company’s then CEO and Chairman Kirk Lanterman , Janet Lanterman served as the ship’s godmother.

Following the ceremony, the vessel kicked off a series of ten-night cruises to the Caribbean and the Panama Canal.

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