ms Veendam, Holland America Veendam, Holland America Line Veendam

The recently refurbished ms Veendam is a beautiful mid-sized cruise ship, and is a part of the acclaimed Holland America Line fleet. This spacious vessel can be found cruising in some of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, including Bermuda and South America.

Among the enhancements that Holland America Line blessed ms Veendam with during its 2009 refurbishment was the addition of unique Lanai staterooms, as well as a bunch of Spa staterooms (see below for more details). All staterooms received new décor, modern wall sconces, carpeting, drapes, pillows and bed runners, resurfaced desks and vanities, as well as new vanities and cabinetry in the bathrooms.

Holland America Line is well known for their superior service and top-quality cuisine. As such, there are a number of fantastic dining options available on a ms Veendam cruise. The two-story Rotterdam Dining Room is the ship's main restaurant, offering guests a tasty multi-course meal on each night of the cruise (as well as breakfast and lunch during the day). The Lido Restaurant is open for a three meals, and has a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialists. Located nearby is Canaletto, a casual Italian eatery. 24-hour room service is a convenient option available daily to all guests.

There's so much to do while on a ms Veendam cruise. Among the popular public spaces are Mix, an innovative area made up of a few bars, the two-level Showroom at Sea, featuring an entertaining live performance on each night of the cruise, a casino, swimming pools, whirlpools, a spa, The Culinary Arts Center (offering gourmet cooking lessons), duty-free shopping boutiques, as well as a photo gallery and art gallery...and the list goes on!

ms Veendam Facts

Ship Class: S Class
Inaugural Year: 1996
Refurbished Year: 2009
Tonnage (GRT): 57,092
Country of Registration: The Netherlands
Guest Occupancy*: 1,350
Crew: 580
Length: 719 feet
Beam: 101 feet
Passenger Decks: 10
Maximum Speed: 22 knots

Staterooms
Total: 675
Suites, with balcony: 193
Suites, without balcony: 0
Ocean View, with balcony: 0
Ocean View, without balcony: 344
Inside: 138

Dining Type: Traditional or Open

Casino: Yes

*Based on double occupancy

Ship Highlights

Greenhouse Spa & Salon
While on a ms Veendam cruise, guests have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of spa treatments and salon services. Possible services include massages, facials, pedicures, manicures and a thermal suite. Located nearby is a fitness center, with a nice selection of exercise equipment.

The Retreat
One of the newer features available aboard ms Veendam, The Retreat is a private resort-style experience that includes poolside amenities and service.

Lanai Staterooms
Added to ms Veendam during 2009, these are unique staterooms that have sliding (one-way mirrored, for privacy) glass doors with direct access to the Lower Promenade's wrap-around teak walking deck. Each Lanai stateroom features reserved deck chairs for guests staying in such accommodations.

Spa Accommodations
Located nearby the luxurious Greenhouse Spa & Salon, such staterooms offer special spa amenities to their guests. For instance, the rooms feature a décor reflecting natural elements and soft earth-tones, as well as a counter-top water feature, yoga mats, an iPod® docking stateroom, and artwork that reflects serene images in nature. Exclusive spa treatments and a spa room service menu are offered only in these staterooms.

Youth Facilities
Guests traveling with children and teens on a ms Veendam cruise should be happy to hear that this beautiful ship even has dedicated areas for young guests. Club HAL® is a special area for 3 to 12 year olds, offering supervised activities for children. The Loft and The Oasis are areas that are for teens only (13 to 17 years of age), where they can socialize and have fun with others in their age group.

ms Veendam Cruise Deals

Check out the cruise deals that we have available on Holland America Veendam cruises:

Low Price Guarantee on all ms Veendam cruises!

Book any ms Veendam cruise with us and you'll get the best deal possible, regardless of the ship or sail date! Because of our "Low Price Guarantee," nobody beats our ms Veendam cruise prices, so look around and you're sure to find the best Holland America Veendam cruise deal possible when booking with us!

Pre-Paid Gratuities on ms Veendam Cruises!

Select reservations qualify for Pre-Paid Gratuities for the 1st & 2nd guest in each stateroom. That's a big savings on a cruise vacation! Go to Step 3 of the online booking process to see which categories qualify.

Onboard Credit Sale!

Get an Onboard Credit when you book a ms Veendam cruise with us. The value of the Onboard Credit depends on the particular cruise and accommodations you book. Onboard Credit values are listed on Step 3 of the online booking process.

	Special Perks and Gifts Select Holland America cruises booked with us have special amenities associated with them. Possibilities include:
	♦ Exclusive Shore Events, Concierge Host and Cocktail Party ♦ Bottles of Champagne ♦ Meals at the Pinnacle Grill
	Plus, all reservations made with us are automatically entered into the cruise line's system with a complimentary upgrade request.

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any cruises! You're sure to enjoy an affordable ms Amsterdam cruise when booking with us!

Our special offers on ms Veendam cruises may not be combinable. Certain restrictions apply to each offer. View terms and conditions during the online booking process.

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Pricing listed above is per person, based on double occupancy in the least expensive accommodations available, are subject to change, may not reflect the most recent pricing, and get updated daily at 4:00 am. Prices don't reflect discounts and special promotions that you may qualify for. Go to Step 3 of the online booking process to view the live pricing and latest sales. Government taxes and fees are additional (viewable on Step 5).

Jump to: Suites - Balconies - Oceanviews - Insides
Suites	top
Guests staying in a Penthouse Verandah Suite or Deluxe Verandah Suite aboard ms Veendam benefit from the following special amenities: • Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise • Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers • Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night • Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request • Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise • Cocktail party with ship officers • Priority boarding for tender ports of call • Special disembarkation service • Priority dining and seating requests • Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only • High tea service in suite on request • A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length • Access to Neptune Lounge: a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. This lounge has worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
	Pinnacle Suite (Category PS) Approximate Size: 1,159 square feet, including verandah Located on: Deck 10 Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows.
	Neptune Suite (Category SA and SB) Approximate Size: 556 square feet, including verandah Located on: Deck 10 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
	Vista Suite (Categories A, B, BA, BB and BC) Approximate Size: 292 square feet, including verandah A located on: Decks 9 and 10 B, BA, BB and BC located on: Deck 9 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests staying in these accommodations benefit from the following special amenities (in addition to the amenities listed below for Standard Interior Staterooms): A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows; No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining; Personalized cruise stationery; Oversized bath towels; One-touch telephone concierge service; Fresh flowers; Complimentary DVD library.

Balconies	top
	Spa Verandah Stateroom (Category VQ) Approximate Size: 197 square feet, including verandah Located on: Deck 9 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Modern Spa Stateroom amenities include all ocean-view stateroom amenities plus: yoga mats, an iPod® docking station, a countertop water feature, as well as exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon.

Oceanviews	top
	Lanai Stateroom (Category CA) Approximate Size: 197 square feet Located on: Deck 6 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Sliding glass doors lead onto the walk-around Lower Promenade Deck. Includes the amenities listed below for Standard Interior Staterooms.
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom (Categories C, D, DA, DD¹, E, EE, F, FF, G², H² & HH³) Approximate Size: 197 square feet C located on: Deck 6 D located on: Decks 5 and 6 DA located on: Deck 5 DD located on: Deck 6 E located on: Decks 4 and 5 EE, F, FF located on: Deck 4 G and H located on: Decks 4 and 5 HH located on: Deck 6 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. Includes the amenities listed below for Standard Interior Staterooms. ¹ Some partial sea views ² Portholes instead of windows ³ Fully obstructed views

Insides	top
	*Large Interior Stateroom (Categories IQ, I, J, K, L, M and MM)** Approximate Size: 182 square feet IQ located on: Deck 9 I located on: Decks 9 and 10 J located on: Deck 6 K and L located on: Decks 5 and 6 M located on: Decks 4 and 5 MM located on: Deck 4 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Includes the amenities listed below for Standard Interior Staterooms. *Category IQ staterooms are Spa Interior Staterooms. Guests staying in such accommodations benefit from modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod® docking station, and a countertop water feature in-room. Also available to these guests are exclusive spa treatments, from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon.
	Standard Interior Stateroom (Categories N) Approximate Size: 182 square feet Located on: Deck 4 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Stateroom amenities include: Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens; Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage; 100% Egyptian cotton towels; Premium massage showerheads; 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers; Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure; Complimentary fresh fruit on request; Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages; Flat-panel TV and DVD player; Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room listed. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all details with the cruise line directly.

ms Veendam Deck Plans

Click a deck provided below to view it:

Select Deck
♦ Deck 13 - Sky Deck
♦ Deck 12 - Sports Deck
♦ Deck 11 - Lido Deck
♦ Deck 10 - Navigation Deck
♦ Deck 9 - Verandah Deck
♦ Deck 8 - Upper Promenade Deck
♦ Deck 7 - Promenade Deck
♦ Deck 6 - Lower Promenade Deck
♦ Deck 5 - Main Deck
♦ Deck 4 - A Deck

Category Legend
	Pinnacle Suite
	Neptune Suite
	Neptune Suite
	Vista Suite
	Vista Suite
	Vista Suite
	Vista Suite
	Vista Suite
	Spa Verandah Stateroom
	Lanai Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Large Ocean-view Stateroom
	Spa Interior Stateroom
	Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
	Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
	Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
	Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
	Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
	Large or Standard Interior Stateroom
	Large or Standard Interior Stateroom

Deck Plan Key
	Shower Only
	Bathtub and Shower
	Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed)
	Staterooms with portholes instead of windows
	Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper)
	Partial sea view
	Fully obstructed view
	Connecting rooms
	Staterooms H501, H502, L500, D563, FF829, FF831, BA200, BA202, S030 are modified accessible, shower only with small step, step into bathroom, standard interior and exterior door size.
	Staterooms C389, C390, G704, G706, G709 and G711 are wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only, wheelchair-accessible doorways.

The deck plans of ms Veendam provided on this page are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all information with Holland America Line directly.

Promenade Deck