MS Veendam
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| MS Veendam near Juneau, Alaska | |
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Name: | MS Veendam |
| Namesake: | Veendam |
| Operator: | Holland America Line |
| Port of registry: | Netherlands |
| In service: | 1996 |
| Status: | in active service, as of 2024[update] |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage: | gross tonnage (GT) of 55,451 tons |
| Length: | 720 ft (220 m) |
| Beam: | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Decks: | 10 |
| Speed: | 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) |
| Capacity: | 1,258 passengers |
| Crew: | 560 |
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.
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.[1][2] 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.[3]
References
- ↑ "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.
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