Sports Deck

 

The 250 guest capacity Crow's Nest Lounge is a signature fixture aboard all Holland America Line ships.

Veendam's Crow's Nest is an observatory by day and the ship's nightclub by evening.

A plasma screen overlooks the dance floor and runs a series of videos or snapshots of various World destinations or just graphic effects to complement the music selection.

The Crow's Nest is separated into several sections and makes it ideal for groups to host cocktail parties or events.

In a circular case located in the starboard aft section of the Crow's Nest is a variety of Dutch pieces of history from the 17th through 20th centuries.  Included in these works are a ship model from the Dutch State Yacht, a commemorative bronze medal depicting Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, a bronze salute canon, a wine glass with wheel engraving, a V.O.C wine bottle, a brass equinoctial dial, and the top of a gilt lime wooden mast.

Aft on Sports Deck are a basketball court along with a volleyball / tennis court.

Adjacent to the Loft teen disco are areas for the younger guests on board such as a video arcade and Club HAL.

Club HAL Kids : Ages 3 to 7

Club HAL Tweens : Ages 8 to 12

The Loft and The Oasis : Ages 13 to 17

 

Photos and Text Copyright © Steve J. Garrod and ShipCafé