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| Introduction |  |
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| Veendam
Vital Statistics Guest Capacity : 1,350 Crew : 560 Gross Tonnage : 57,092 Length : 720 ft. Beam : 101 ft. Draft : 25 ft. Originally Built : May 1996 Maximum Speed : 22 Knots |
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| The ms Veendam became the fourth sister in the successful Statendam class of ships. Like all Holland America Line ships, she was designed with the intent for World wide cruising and hosts a spectacular array of art and pieces from history. |  |
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| She
has evolved for modern day cruising when she received the Signature of
Excellence enhancements and is always adapting to Holland America Line's
forward-looking marketing initiatives. In May of 2009, the Veendam
emerged from drydock with her most extensive refurbishment to date at
that time. Her gross registered tonnage from the drydock increased from 55,758 to 57,092 and her overall guest capacity increased from 1,258 to 1,350. In terms of the staterooms that were added, she received an additional 44 verandah staterooms, ten interior staterooms, but her ocean view staterooms actually decreased by 46. The decrease in ocean view staterooms is due in part to the creation of lanai staterooms that are located on the Lower Promenade Deck. These accommodations afford guests with the ability to walk out onto the exterior deck directly from their stateroom. |
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| Other
dramatic changes taking place on board the Veendam during her
2009 refurbishment include the Retreat on Lido Deck aft, overhauled
guest stateroom bathrooms, Canaletto, Mix, the Showroom at Sea, addition
of spa staterooms, and the implementation of the Explorations Team.
With all of the innovative developments, Veendam's corridor photography salutes both the history of Holland America Line and also depicts modern day ships in various ports from around the globe. |
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