- MS Veendam
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Career Name: MS Veendam Namesake: Veendam Owner: Carnival Corporation & PLC Operator: Holland America Line Port of registry: Netherlands In service: 1996 Status: in active service, as of 2011[update] General characteristics Type: Cruise ship Tonnage: gross tonnage (GT) of 57,092 tons [1] Length: 719 ft (219 m) Beam: 101 ft (31 m) Decks: 11 Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) Capacity: 1,350 passengers Crew: 580 MS Veendam is one of Holland America Line's Cruise ships and is named for the capital of Northern Netherlands's peat colonies. Features on the vessel include the two-tiered Rotterdam Dining Room, suites with private verandahs, multiple lounges, and a wide teak deck.
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Signature of Excellence Program
During April 2009, Veendam underwent a refit in Freeport. During the extensive refit, two decks of balcony cabins were added to the rear of the ship, and the rear pool area was restyled with a new pool fitted. Due to the change in weight, a new duck-tail stern was fitted to the ship to provide stability.[2][3] The refit also included the introduction of some new Lanai cabins on the Promenade deck. The cabins have mirrored glass doors which open onto Promenade deck.[4]
Current Cruises
Today the Veendam sails around South America during the winter bases out of Buenos Aires, Argentina; Valparaiso, Chile & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and during the summer is based out New York City, New York sailing to Bermuda as well as Atlantic Canada & New England.[5]
References
- ^ http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-onboard/Veendam
- ^ "Veendam Refit". http://www.travelserver.net/travelpage/ubb-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=011126&p=. Retrieved 2009-May-11.
- ^ "HAL Blog - Extra Deck". http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/05/06/newly-added-deck-changes-veendams-lines/. Retrieved 2009-May-11.
- ^ "HAL Blog - Lanai Staterooms". http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/05/06/looking-over-the-new-lanai-staterooms/. Retrieved 2009-May-11.
- ^ http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/FindCruises.action?destCode=&dateCode=&durationCode=&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=VE
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