Veendam
Built in 1996, the Veendam completes Holland America's four-ship Statendam class. Deployed around the Americas, the Veendam offers a traditional premium-class cruise experience.
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2 users found this review helpful.
The Good: The service on the ship was excellent with professional and friendly staff. When one of my daughters left dinner to go back to the room as she was a bit queasy, the waiter sent broth...read more
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29 users found this review helpful.
We chose this cruise because of the destination, Bermuda. We were not disappointed. Bermuda is an incredibly beautiful island with the best beaches. Beware, however, the ship, the Veendam. We...read more
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16 users found this review helpful.
This was my very first cruise (a 60th birthday present!) and I absolutely loved it. I can't understand the negative reviews, as my experience with the food, staff, the ship activities, everything...read more
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10 users found this review helpful.
The cruise itself was delayed one full day because the ship was still in dry dock, and Holland America offered each passenger $150 in onboard credit to offset the inconvenience. HA apparently did...read more
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20 users found this review helpful.
Together with a group of our friends we took a Holland America cruise on the Veendam from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro. This was our first cruise with Holland America. We have taken cruises in...read more
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24 users found this review helpful.
If you have never been on a cruise before go. Rather it is romance, fun alone or you want to take the kids. I wouldnt under ten. Everything was at my fingertips. They have everthing planned...read more
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42 users found this review helpful.
It was the first cruise for my husband, Henry and I. We always wanted to see Alaska. In spite of the bad weather we encountered on the voyage, it was a dream of a lifetime. Living on a ship for...read more
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120 users found this review helpful.
My wife and I took our third cruise in late August, 2009. I was told by everyone since my wife and I started doing the cruise scene three years ago, that Holland America was the cream of the crop,...read more
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18 users found this review helpful.
Bad experience. Cruiseline allows smoking onboard in the Bars and Casino. Ports of call were Key West (good) Belize City (OK 15 min Tender into land), Santo Tomas de Castille (commercial port -...read more
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15 users found this review helpful.
DISEMBARKATION: Venice is the hardest port to arrive in, and leave from. Getting to St Mark's Square or the maritime terminal from the airport involves knowing the Vaporetti system,...read more