ms Veendam
generous comforts
For luxury on the high seas and stops in fascinating ports of call, the
ms Veendam is a ship you don't want to miss. Elegant dining
rooms with wide vistas of the seas, a broad sweeping staircase, wide
teak decks for strolling and spacious staterooms (149 of which feature
private verandahs) all lend the ms Veendam an air of elegance,
providing our guests with the best cruise experience.
The ms Veendam celebrates the most
modern advances in guest amenities and nautical design while preserving
more than 130 years of Holland America Line maritime traditions. Grandly
proportioned and designed to carry 1,258 guests, the ms Veendam
offers an onboard experience defined by spacious comfort. All Signature
of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms were
completed in Spring 2006.
Signature features include:
- The two-tier Rotterdam Dining Room
features impeccable service and an extensive wine list, and offers
five-course menus, from continental cuisine to vegetarian and low-carb
options
- The intimate reservations-only
Pinnacle Grill offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience
and features premium hand-selected cuts of Sterling Silver beef,
inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by
Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive BvlgariŽ china, RiedelŽ
stemware and FretteŽ linens
- The Lido Restaurant offers a relaxed
ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh,
cooked-to-order specialties
- The Culinary Arts Center, presented
by Food & Wine magazine, is the setting for gourmet cooking
demonstrations and interactive classes
- Explorations Café, powered by
The New York Times, features the largest library at sea, as
well as comfortable music listening stations and Internet access
- The Greenhouse Spa & Salon features
thermal suites, a hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy pool, heated
ceramic lounges and more
- The Rubens Show Lounge features Las
Vegas-style productions, talented vocalists, illusionists, comedians
and variety acts
- The Crow's Nest, where sweeping
views make this observation lounge a top choice for relaxing during
the day, and in the evening transforms into a hip, fashionable
nightclub features top-notch DJs and live bands
- Club HALŽ, dedicated youth
facilities and activities for kids ages 3 to 12
- The Loft and The Oasis, designed
exclusively for teens to have fun, socialize and hang out with
people their own age