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Named after master Dutch painter is the Vermeer Lounge located completely forward on both Upper Promenade Deck and Promenade Deck. |
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In lovely Dutch style, the Vermeer Lounge has a predominant theme of colorful tulips in many lighted forms. Located on both port and starboard side near the entrances are unique Zen gardens. |
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| The cast of the Ryndam performs in the Vermeer Lounge to newly released production shows as part of the ship's 'Signature of Excellence'. |
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The Ryndam provides a number of specialty gift shops, including that of the logo shop located just outside of the Vermeer Lounge. | |
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The
popular Ocean Bar is a favorite throughout the Holland America Line
fleet and it is certainly no exception aboard Ryndam. Located in a glass case here are 17th and 18th century artifacts including earthenware bowls, pewter dishes, spoons, tankards, a Delft earthenware dish, and a V.O.C.* wine bottle from the 17th century. The wine bottle remains sealed with original wine remaining inside. * Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie / Dutch East India Company. |
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A wooden lion sits near one of the Ocean Bar entrances and once served as a rudder post decoration in the 19th Century, Netherlands. | |
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The Ocean Bar is a favorite gathering spot for pre/post dinner drinks, evening dancing, and a variety of other daytime activities as well. | |
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Ryndam's boutiques continue along the starboard side and become more specialty in nature. | |
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Adjacent to the boutiques is the popular Casino. A cannon from the Netherlands, 17th Century, is parallel to the Casino. It weight three tons and was fished from the North Sea by fishermen. Nearby are real cannon balls and mortars for firing the adjacent small shot. | |
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Ryndam's Casino features a wide variety of gaming options including slot machines, blackjack, and craps, among many others. | |
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The Casino Bar sports a lighted floor with raised bar stools for guests wishing to view the action with a beverage. | ||
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The Piano Bar is another traditional favorite found on other Holland America Line ships. Piano melodies, sing-a-longs, and 'name that tune' can all be enjoyed here. | |
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A variety of hand blown glass is located within the Piano Bar, designed by artists Bernard Heesen & Yvon Trossel, Netherlands, 1994. | |
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Proceeding aft from the Piano Bar to the Explorer's Lounge, guest will pass through the Art Gallery which features many interesting artifacts from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries from the Netherlands. A variety of items, such as a lacquer coromandel cabinet and porcelain vases, are Chinese. | ||
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The
Explorers Lounge is another long standing Holland America Line tradition
which has been retained. Guests may enjoy pre or post-dinner cocktails here while people watching. Other popular activities include afternoon tea and flaming coffee extravaganzas. |
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The Pinnacle Grill is located just aft of the Explorer's Lounge and is a true premium dining experience. The primary dining theme in the Pinnacle Grill is that of the Pacific Northwest. |
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There is a variety of seating options within the Pinnacle Grill. Dinner reservations may be pre-booked prior to sailing or done on board (space provided). |
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Proceeding
aft from the Explorers Lounge, guests will find an extravagant display
case on the starboard side. Inside this case are items such as a
Belgium wool tapestry from the 17th century, English flat silver &
candlesticks, silver sconces, polychrome Delftware plates, and silver
fruit or bread basket from 1921, the Netherlands. |
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| A garden sandstone statue stands just across from the forward entrance to the Explorations Café. |
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The Explorations Café |
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The Explorations Café has appropriately been given the nick name of "The ship's living room" for obvious reasons to be described. | ||
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The
Explorations Café powered by the New York Times is a true social hub
offering a wide variety of activities appealing to almost everyone.
Individual music listening stations provide guests with a wide range of genres from which to choose. With a selection of over two-thousand books, there is something available for everyone. Favorite activities
like puzzles, board games, and card playing all remain intact in their
own respective areas. Card tables are available in the Queen's Room between the Explorations Café main area and the Rotterdam Dining Room. |
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Exiting
the Explorations Café and proceeding aft will take guests to the upper
level of the Rotterdam Dining Room or the aft staircase. Gracing one of the stairwell landings is a 20th century Indonesian batik painting. |
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Photos and Text Copyright © Steve J. Garrod and ShipCafé |
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