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ms Veendam

Holland America Line

Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger Capacity: 1,258
Crew Members: 560
Gross Tonnage: 55,758 grt.
Length: 720 feet
Beam: 101 feet
Maximum Speed: 22 knots

ms Veendam ~ Description

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.

ms Veendam ~ Features

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 Bvlgari china, Riedel stemware and Frette 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 HAL, 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