ms Veendam Cruise Ship

ms Veendam is a fabulous cruise ship that offers guests plenty of personal space and an outstanding range of onboard facilities. Most of her spacious staterooms have either ocean views or private verandas.

There are wide teaks decks where you can lounge or promenade, as well as a world-class spa and choice of shimmering pools - one with retractable glass dome, should the weather turn cloudy. Even ms Veendam's elegant dining rooms have wide open vistas of the sea.

Lifestyle onboard your Holland America cruise ship

Everything onboard this cruise ship is designed for your comfort and pleasure. The accommodation offers the full range of value and luxury - from spacious staterooms to plush Penthouse Veranda Suites.

Calm, contemporary décor is combined with all your essential home comforts, such as fluffy bathrobes, radio, DVD player and flat screen TV showing first-run films.

Your cruise ship's public rooms are decorated with traditional and contemporary artworks as well as priceless antiques, many reflecting a floral theme and all adding to the overall sense of style and sophistication.

Whether you're a sporty type, sun worshipper or someone who likes to broaden the mind, you'll find all the facilities you need for the perfect cruise holiday. ms Veendam is ideal for families too since there are kids' activity programmes and dedicated places onboard where they can have fun and socialise with other youngsters their age.

Daytime cruising on ms Veendam

With such a wide choice of first-rate facilities, you can carve out your own brand of fun on this cruise ship. Among the many things to do you'll find:

• Swimming pools (one with retractable glass cover)
• Whirlpools
• Greenhouse Spa and Salon
• Exercise machines and classes
• Tennis and basketball courts
• Video arcade
• Boutiques
• Cookery demonstrations
• Library and Internet café
• Kids' and Teens' clubs

Your evening cruise entertainment

Evenings on ms Veendam are full of music, conversation and laughter. Start the evening with pre-dinner cocktails and complimentary hors d'oeuvres in the Explorers Lounge.

Later, the choice is yours - watch a spectacular variety show in the Rubens Show Lounge, take on your fellow guests at blackjack in the casino or take the kids to see a new release movie in your cruise ship's cinema.

If you prefer, wander ms Veendam's many bars and lounges until you've found just the ambience you're looking for - a little gentle piano music perhaps or maybe a high-energy evening in the Crow's Nest nightclub.

Dining on ms Veendam

Fancy lingering over five delicious courses in the Rotterdam Dining Room? Your waiting staff are ready to serve you with a fabulous selection of continental cuisine and an excellent range of wines to accompany your meal.

The Pinnacle Grill is a top-notch reservations-only restaurant serving sensational dishes such as fresh seafood and Sterling Silver Beef. If you feel like a romantic, candle-lit dinner for two, it doesn't come better than this.

For a casual, family-friendly dining experience, head for the Lido Restaurant. There's plenty on the menu to tempt the kids, while Mum and Dad have a wide choice of fresh, cooked-to-order dishes.