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MS Veendam in Juneau, Alaska, United States
History
NameMS Veendam
NamesakeVeendam
OwnerCarnival Corporation & plc
OperatorHolland America Line
Port of registryNetherlands
RouteCanada/New England and Bermuda. South America in winter months
BuilderFincantieri
In service1996
Refit2012
HomeportBoston
Statusin active service
NotesThe current captain is Eric Van Der Wal
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass-
Tonnage57,092 GT [1]
Length719 ft (219 m)
Beam101 ft (31 m)
Decks13
Installed power2 × 12-cylinder 8640 kW, 3 × 8-cylinder 5760 kW diesel generators
Speed20.9 knots (38.7 km/h; 24.1 mph)
Capacity1350 passengers
Crew568

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 verandas, multiple lounges, and a wide teak deck.

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 4 hot tubs set onto a raised platform. 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 Veendam sails around South America during the winter based out of Buenos Aires, Argentina; Valparaiso, Chile & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and during the summer is based in New York City, New York sailing to Bermuda as well as Atlantic Canada & New England.[5]

Veendam currently sails out of Boston Harbor alternating with her twin, Maasdam.

References

  1. ^ "Cruises on ms Veendam, a Holland America Line cruise ship". Hollandamerica.com. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  2. ^ "Veendam Refit". Travelserver.net. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  3. ^ "HAL Blog - Extra Deck". Hollandamericablog.com. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  4. ^ "HAL Blog - Lanai Staterooms". Hollandamericablog.com. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  5. ^ "Cruises to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and the world on Holland America, one of the best cruise lines". Hollandamerica.com. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
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