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Veendam

6 reviews | 203° place out of 697
91.71
Veendam
Details
  • Shipyard Fincantieri
  • Year 1996
  • Length 219.30 m
  • Beam 30.80 m
  • Tons 57,092 gt
  • Decks 10
  • Cabins 674
  • Passengers 1348
  • Crew 561
  • Crew/Pax ratio 1 : 2.40
  • Currency USD
  • Language English
  • Flag Netherlands
Description

Very few ships know how to unite the past and the future like the Veendam. Recently renovated, the Holland America Line ship is noticeably better with modernizations and new installations. Elegant spaces, with precious collections of art and antiques create a backdrop to onboard activities that are decidedly more modern. Guests can, for example, learn how to edit video footage during a Windows endorsed Digital Workshop.
The onboard cuisine plays an important role from the specialty restaurants, to the tasting corners, to the American cooking shows. You will find comfort, elegance, and a classic style on board the Veendam but always with an eye toward the current and avant-garde.
Gabriele Bassi

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Arnold B @Brian Expert Contributor (12) 25/04/2019
89.10

Bermuda

I liked

You get 3 full days to be able to see the island and everything

I didn't like

Comment

Quite a relaxing cruise, a nice getaway to take for a week

Cruising area
Canada, New England
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
English
Period
May 2016
Who cruised?
Single
Nationality
United States
Ports of call: Hamilton
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Maria P @Maria Expert Contributor (9) 07/04/2019
85.10

Nave vecchio stile ma rilassante

I liked

Servizio e cura dei dettagli

I didn't like

Poche attività e poche scelte di ristorazione

Comment

Attratti dall'itinerario, poiché già negli Usa per vacanza, facciamo un approfondimento verso le Bermuda, per la prima volta con Hal. La nave come struttura risente della sua età ma offre veramente dei servizi eccellenti. Qualità in tutto, dall'attenzione al cliente alla ristorazione (anche se con poche alternative) agli intrattenimenti. Ottimo anche questo itinerario con overnight. Torneremo su questa compagnia sicuramente.

Cruising area
Cuba, Bahamas, Bermuda
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jun 2015
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy
Ports of call: Boston, Hamilton
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Marino D @Toppus Expert Contributor (7) 31/01/2019
95.70

Nel triangolo...delle Bermuda

I liked

Rilassante e gastronomia eccellente

I didn't like

Poca gioventù ed intrattenimento

Comment

Prima esperienza Holland ma certamente non l'ultima. Ottimo servizio, ottima cucina, perfetta organizzazione.

Cruising area
Cuba, Bahamas, Bermuda
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jul 2017
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy
Ports of call: Boston, Hamilton
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Ralph W @Ralph Expert Contributor (9) 02/11/2018
96.50

Bermuda cruise

I liked

The hole ship

I didn't like

Nothing

Comment

Great cruiseship even if old. Holland is a great line

Cruising area
Cuba, Bahamas, Bermuda
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
English
Period
May 2016
Who cruised?
Friends
Nationality
United States
Ports of call: Boston, Hamilton
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Mario D @DAmbrogio Expert Contributor (14) 22/10/2018
89.60

Canada

I liked

Paesaggi meravigliosi

I didn't like

Breve itinerario

Comment

Luoghi da vedere, bellissimi in ottobre. Nave sempre di qualità.

Cruising area
Canada, New England
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Oct 2017
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy
Ports of call: Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Quebec City, Montreal
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Marie O @MarieCruise Expert Contributor (9) 26/06/2018
94.25

Central America Cruise

I liked

Service and Food

I didn't like

Not so modern ship

Comment

Very good itinerary and long staying in the ports of call. Really a great experience.

Cruising area
Southern America
Experience
Cruised (10 days)
Language
English
Period
Mar 2017
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
United States
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