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The 138 seat Ocean Bar is a popular venue to enjoy pre- or post-dinner cocktails and listen to live music. |
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Open passages between the Van Gogh Lounge forward and the Ocean Bar around the Atrium create a great sense of spaciousness. |
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Customary on most Holland America Line ships is a continuous avenue leading guests from the Atrium through the shopping arcade and to aft public spaces. |
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The casino bar hosts flat panel televisions to broadcast sporting events, etc. given satellite availability. |
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Adjacent to the Casino Bar is a 1633 Dutch Cannon. The bronze cannon was lost in the North Sea in a 17th century battle. It was cast by the Dutch East India Company and paid for by the Chambers of Rotterdam. It weighs more than two tons and contains an engraving of the coat of arms of the Admiralty of Rotterdam. |
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The
entrance to the Piano Bar is flanked by two monkeys and symbolize a
useful companion.
Along
the back wall are assorted glass pieces that were done specially for the
Statendam by Willem Haasen by request from architect Fennis De
Vlaming. |
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The art gallery aboard Statendam displays pieces representing 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries in glass, wood, and porcelain. | |
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Three chests are displayed of Belgian, German, and Flemish descent. Right: This particular case displays 17th century Japanese sake bottles, a large Imari vase, an 18th century Kakiemon plate, and a tureen. Also located therein are two square sake bottles in Arita style that could only be fired two or three times because of the gold. |
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Carved by Rumbert Verhulst, 17th century, Arnhem, Netherlands, is this statue of Apollo. This limestone statue comes from the gardens of the castle in Eastern Holland. | |
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Located
throughout the Explorer's Lounge are globes that appear in pairs.
One is celestial and the other terrestrial. They were a status
symbol of affluence and previously were used by navigators. Also located herein is a crystal decanter that was given as a gift during Statendam's maiden voyage to Waterford, Ireland. |
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The
Pinnacle Grill is Statendam's alternative dining venue featuring
cuisine of the Pacific Northwest. This is a reservations-only
restaurant and is very well worth the surcharge incurred.
Just a sample of delectable items available in the Pinnacle Grill include Alaskan king salmon, Dungeness crab cakes, and premium hand-selected cuts of beef. The food itself is rivaled only by the impressive collection of dinnerware featuring Riedel stemware and Bvlgari china. |
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Right : This case contains Indonesian items such as the Kris, Kris Holder, two wood figures, the Ikot (piece of cloth), and the Wagon. The Ikot, from 1850, is a woven batik and was draped over a wagon and paraded through the street during ceremonies. |
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Explorations
Café powered by |
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Affectionately
referred to as Statendam's 'living room' is the Explorations
Café. Here, guests may enjoy over any of over 2,000 books,
Torrefazione Italia fine roasted Italian coffee, music listening
stations, Internet terminals, crossword puzzle tables, magazines, and
much more!
Right : 'Dusk
to Dawn' was created by American artist Helen Webber and creates
imaginary skies filled with clouds and birds. |
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Impressive engraved wooden scenes draw the interest of guests as they proceed aft to the Rotterdam Dining Room on both port and starboard sides. |
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Rotterdam Dining Room |
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Much like the creation in the Queens Room are two stained glass works of art on both the starboard and aft sides of the Rotterdam Dining Room. They are called 'Exploration Murals' and depict sea traveling fantasies. | |
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Accenting
the Rotterdam Dining Room's ceiling is Murano hand blown glass
highlighted by fiber-optic twinkling lights. |
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These lanterns located throughout the dining room are hand carved and fashioned after a 16th Century Venetian lantern including the use of marbleized wood and gilding. |
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Photos and Text Copyright © Steve J. Garrod and ShipCafé |
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