Holland America Line
 

Veendam from Holland America Line

Sails From: Amsterdam, Boston, Buenos Aires, Ft. Lauderdale, Montreal, New York City, Quebec City, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago (Valparaiso)

Sails to: Antarctica, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, New England, Panama Canal

Grandly proportioned and recently enhanced, the ms Veendam offers an onboard experience defined by spacious comfort and the latest Signature of Excellence features and amenities. Guests aboard the ms Veendam will not only enjoy elegant dining rooms, a $2 million art and antique collection, wide teak decks and new and exciting venues, but also spacious staterooms - many with private verandahs - and a complete update to all stateroom furnishings.

 
 
Quick Statistics:
Year Built: 1996
Year Refurbished: 2006
Year Entered Present Fleet: 1996
Previous Name: N/A
Country of Registry: The Netherlands
Tonnage (GRT): 57092
Guests (Lowers): 1,350
Total Guests: 1,719
Passenger Decks: 10
Number of Crew: 580
Officers' Nationality: Dutch/European
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: Indonesian/Filipino
Quick Statistics:
Total Rooms (all categories): 675
Suites: 193
Balconies: 231
Ocean/River View: 502
Interior: 131
Accessible: 17
 

Shipboard Policies

  • Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
    • Diabetic
    • Low Sodium
    • Vegetarian
    • Low Fat
    • Kosher
    • Low Cholesterol

Public Rooms

  • Library
  • Conference Center
  • Internet Café

Stateroom Amenities

  • Television / Radio
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Private Safe
  • Direct Dial Phone
  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator

Entertainment

  • Show Lounge
    Capacity 600
  • Casino
  • Card Room
  • Game Arcade
  • Movie Theater

Dining

  • Traditional Assigned Seating
  • Dining Style: Formal Nights
  • Formal Restaurant(s)
    1
  • Alternative Specialty Restaurants
    • Ice Cream
    • Cofffeehouse/Pastries
  • 24-hour Room Service

Other Facilities

  • Elevators
    8
  • Beauty Salon
  • Duty-free Shops
  • Photo Processing Shop
  • Concierge Desk
  • Infirmary / Medical Center
  • Safe Deposit Boxes
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry

Sports, Health and Fitness

  • Outdoor Swiming Pool(s)
    2
  • Full Service Spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Whirlpools
    2
  • Fitness Instruction and/or Group Fitness Classes
  • Weight Machines
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio Equipment
  • Jogging Track
  • Volleyball
  • Shuffleboard
  • Ping Pong
  • Tennis / Paddle Tennis
  • Basketball

Children and Teens

  • Dedicated Children's Center
  • Outdoor Children's Play Area
  • Dedicated Teen Center
  • Teen Programs
  • Youth Counselor Staff
  • Babysitters Available
Sail Date Departs Destination Price From  
Sun 5/27/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $CALL
Sun 6/3/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $CALL
Sun 6/10/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $649
Sun 6/17/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $649
Sun 6/24/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $699
Sun 6/24/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $CALL
Sun 7/1/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $749
Sun 7/8/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $699
Sun 7/15/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $699
Sun 7/22/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $749
Sun 7/29/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $749
Sun 7/29/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $CALL
Sun 8/5/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $799
Sun 8/12/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $799
Sun 8/19/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $799
Sun 8/26/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $799
Sun 8/26/2012 New York City 7-night Bermuda Cruise $CALL
Sun 9/2/2012 New York City 13-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $CALL
Sun 9/2/2012 New York City 13-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,399
Sat 9/15/2012 Montreal 14-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,699
Sat 9/15/2012 Montreal 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $949
Sat 9/22/2012 Boston 14-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,749
Sat 9/22/2012 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $949
Sat 9/29/2012 Montreal 14-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,799
Sat 9/29/2012 Montreal 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $999
Sat 10/6/2012 Boston 14-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,799
Sat 10/6/2012 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $999
Sat 10/13/2012 Montreal 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $999
Sat 10/20/2012 Boston 18-night South America Cruise $1,799
Sat 10/20/2012 Boston 31-night Panama Canal & Chile Cruise $3,299
Wed 10/24/2012 Ft. Lauderdale 14-night South America Cruise $CALL
Wed 10/24/2012 Ft. Lauderdale 14-night South America Cruise $1,699
Wed 10/24/2012 Ft. Lauderdale 27-night Panama Canal & Chile Cruise $2,999
Wed 11/7/2012 Santiago (Valparaiso) 13-night South America Cruise $1,599
Tue 11/20/2012 Buenos Aires 13-night South America Cruise $1,299
Mon 12/3/2012 Santiago (Valparaiso) 17-night South America Explorer Cruise $1,699
Mon 12/3/2012 Santiago (Valparaiso) 17-night South America Explorer Cruise $CALL
Thu 12/20/2012 Rio de Janeiro 21-night South America & Antarctica Holiday Cruise $3,699
Thu 1/10/2013 Santiago (Valparaiso) 20-night South America & Antarctica Explorer Cruise $CALL
Thu 1/10/2013 Santiago (Valparaiso) 20-night South America & Antarctica Explorer Cruise $3,999
Wed 1/30/2013 Buenos Aires 21-night South America and Antarctica Explorer Cruise $3,499
Tue 2/12/2013 Santiago (Valparaiso) 17-night South America Explorer Cruise $CALL
Wed 2/20/2013 Santiago (Valparaiso) 13-night South America Cruise $1,499
Fri 3/1/2013 Rio de Janeiro 17-night South America Explorer Cruise $CALL
Tue 3/5/2013 Buenos Aires 13-night South America Cruise $1,499
Mon 3/18/2013 Santiago (Valparaiso) 13-night South America Cruise $1,499
Sun 3/31/2013 Buenos Aires 13-night South America Cruise $1,499
Sun 3/31/2013 Buenos Aires 31-night Splendor Of South America Cruise $3,349
Sun 3/31/2013 Buenos Aires 31-night Splendor Of South America Cruise $CALL
Sun 3/31/2013 Buenos Aires 34-night Splendor Of South America Cruise $3,449
Sat 4/13/2013 Santiago (Valparaiso) 18-night South America Cruise $CALL
Sat 4/13/2013 Santiago (Valparaiso) 18-night South America Cruise $2,099
Sat 4/13/2013 Santiago (Valparaiso) 21-night South America Cruise $2,199
Sat 5/4/2013 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $799
Sat 5/11/2013 Quebec City 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $799
Sat 5/18/2013 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $849
Sat 5/25/2013 Quebec City 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $899
Sat 6/1/2013 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $949
Sat 6/8/2013 Quebec City 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $999
Sat 6/15/2013 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,149
Sat 6/22/2013 Quebec City 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,199
Sat 6/29/2013 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,199
Sat 7/6/2013 Quebec City 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,199
Sat 7/13/2013 Boston 17-night Voyage Of The Vikings Cruise $4,199
Sat 7/13/2013 Boston 35-night Voyage Of The Vikings Cruise $6,599
Tue 7/30/2013 Amsterdam 18-night Voyage Of The Vikings Cruise $4,199
Sat 8/17/2013 Boston 7-night Historic Coasts Cruise $1,199
Sat 8/24/2013 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,199
Sat 8/31/2013 Quebec City 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,199
Sat 9/7/2013 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,299
Sat 9/14/2013 Quebec City 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,399
Sat 9/21/2013 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,499
Sat 9/28/2013 Quebec City 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,549
Sat 10/5/2013 Boston 7-night Canada & New England Discovery Cruise $1,549

 
Deckplan Overview Click on the appropriate deck below for more information.
 

Dining

  • Rotterdam Dining Room
    The Rotterdam Dining Room, graced with sophisticated Rosenthal china and crisp white linens, offers your choice of traditional pre-set seating and dining times or a flexible open schedule. Dine on five-course menus with offerings from classic preparations and regionally inspired cuisine to vegetarian options, all in a luxurious setting with fine art and antiques.
     
  • Pinnacle Grill
    The intimate Pinnacle Grill is ideal for a romantic dinner for two or a special group celebration. Creative and innovative menus, drawing from regional ingredients of the highest quality, will delight the palate and ignite the senses.
     
  • Explorations Café
    The Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, offers a comfortable, coffee house environment where guests can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper, while enjoying fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink provided by Torrefazione Italia.
     

Entertainment

  • Explorer's Lounge
    A maritime mural and subdued contrasts in black and rose -- these are the essential ingredients for the understated elegance of the Explorer's Lounge. This meeting place for friends old and new offers intimate seating for small gatherings.
     
  • The Showroom at Sea
    What better way to cap off a perfect cruising day, than to take in a spectacular show in one of the beautiful theaters. Enjoy a cocktail as award-winning entertainers perform dazzling musical numbers, mind boggling illusions and uproarious comedy.
     
  • Mix
    The newest shipboard venue, Mix, is an open and inviting space located in the heart of the ship featuring piano entertainment and three distinctly themed bars: Champagne, Martinis, and Spirits & Ales, each offering a wide selection of its namesake beverage.
     
  • Crow's Nest
    Inviting observation lounge by day, dazzling dance club by night – the Crow’s Nest offers a wealth of opportunities for enjoying the camaraderie of your friends and shipmates.
     

Other Areas of the Ship

  • The Retreat
    The Retreat is a private, resort-style pool experience offering sophisticated poolside amenities and service.
     
  • Lido Pool
    Guests can go for a swim and cool off in one of the refreshing pools onboard, or simply soak up the sun in one of the many lounge chairs. The ample deck space and ocean views create the perfect setting for relaxation.
     
  • Culinary Arts Center
    The Culinary Arts Center program, presented by Food & Wine magazine, is a groundbreaking program that integrates guests' love for fine food and wine with a unique and entertaining experience. Learn to make a new gourmet dish in a hands-on cooking class taught by our own Master Chefs or culinary guests.
     
  • Digital Workshop (powered by Windows®)
    Guests can learn how to display and share their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Led by a Microsoft-trained techspert, the Digital Workshop offers many free, easy-to-use photo sharing tips and tools, and showcases state-of-the-art technology, including Windows7 computers, printers, scanners and a wireless network.
     
  • Greenhouse Spa
    Choose the blissful pampering of a facial therapy or let the trained massage therapist soothe your sore muscles. Enjoy therapeutic water treatments as you steam in a thermal suite or bathe in herbs, all while cruising to exotic destinations
     

Youth Facilities

  • Club HAL*
    Young children (ages 3-7) can participate in story telling, fabric painting, indoor games, arts and crafts, pirate treasure hunts, and ice cream and pizza parties.

    *Children in this age group MUST be toilet trained. Pull-ups or diapers are not allowed in the youth facilities, due to mandates from U.S. Public Health. No exceptions will be made.

     
  • Club HAL Gameroom
    Tweens (ages 8-12) will enjoy golf putting, disco and theme parties, competing in on-deck sports events, participatiing in scavenger hunts or simply playing Ping-Pong with a friend.
     
  • The Loft
    Teens (ages 13-17) will especially enjoy the teen disco, karaoke sessions, video games, sports tournaments, card games, trivia contests, movies and videos. When there are more than 100 children on board, a Talent Show is offered.
     
  • The Oasis
    The name says it all. This outdoor area is the perfect oasis for teen guests who just want to swing on a hammock, or relax in a lounge chair, and hang out with their new-found friends enjoying the sun and sea.
     

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