Introduction

 

Veendam Vital Statistics

Guest Capacity : 1,258
Crew : 560
Gross Tonnage : 55,758
Length : 720 ft.
Width : 101 ft.
Draft : 25 ft.
Originally Built : May 1996
Maximum Speed : 22 knots

Photo by Kerry A. Homan - Key West, Florida


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.

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. 



Above : A reproduction after paintings by Hendrik Willem Mesdag of the Netherlands. 
 

 

Right : Veendam at anchor in Belize City, Belize. 

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. 

 

Photos and Text Copyright © Steve J. Garrod and ShipCafé