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Volendam is essentially a stretched version of the highly successful
"Statendam-class" ("S-class") ships Holland America
introduced in the early 1990s. A few important changes were made, however,
including the relocation of the Navigation Deck Pool to the Lido Deck -
allowing for the addition of almost 50 Verandah Suites. A mid-ship stairway
and elevator bank were added, too. Volendam was also the first Holland America
ship of offer a purpose-built Internet Center - though since relocated and
further expanded.
To say the ship's theme is "flowers" is almost a redundancy
for this line. EVERY Holland America ship routinely sails with enough
fresh-cut floral displays to stock a flower market. But on Volendam, the
floral theme is matched with an Art Deco style which extends into the
fabrics, tapestries, murals and light fixtures. Here are some of the ship's
important highlights:
- Onboard Enrichment. The innovative Culinary Arts Center
- a high-tech kitchen for cooking demonstrations, seminars and classes!
Explorations Café combines an espresso coffee house with
an Internet Café, Library and music listening room!
- The Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Newly expanded and refurbished,
the spa offers more treatment rooms, thermal suites, a dry-float suite
- and much more!
- Spaciousness. Staterooms, on average, are about 25% larger
than the competition. And 25% fewer guests than comparably-sized ships
means there's more spaciousness throughout.
- Luxury. Every accommodation is furnished with Sealy® Euro-top
mattresses, 250-count cotton bed linens; 100% Egyptian cotton towels
and deluxe bathrobes.
- Pinnacle Grill. Holland America's intimate, reservations-only
restaurant featuring Sterling Silver beef, fresh seafood; tables set
with Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens;
extensive wine list. And it's open for lunch, too!
- New Youth Facilities. Big-screen TV and games; Oasis teen area
with outdoor private pool, waterfall and sundeck; teen disco; expanded
Club HAL hours.
All this - and Holland America's hallmarks of museum quality artwork, understated
ambiance and impeccable, unobtrusive service! |
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- Upscale passengers who prefer a relatively traditional cruise experience
- Vacationers who appreciate an elevated level of elegance and service
combined with solid value
- Loyal Holland America passengers seeking to avoid "mega-ship"
anonymity
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- Young, highly-energetic cruise passengers looking for nonstop onboard
activities
- Passengers who insist on numerous restaurants and total flexibility
in dining times
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ShipShopper Index™:
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Year Built:
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1999 (Refurbished 2005)
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Size Category:
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Medium (63,000 tons)
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Passengers:
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1,432
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"Elbowroom" Factor:
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Spacious
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Outside Cabins:
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81%
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Balcony Cabins:
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27%
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Sister Ships:
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Zaandam
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Length:
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780 feet
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Width:
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106 feet
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Crew:
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647
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Netherlands |
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| | DATE | | | PORT | | | ARRIVE | | | DEPART | | | | DAY 1 | | | VANCOUVER | | | | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 2 | | | Seattle | | | 07:00 AM | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 3 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 4 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 5 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 6 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 7 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 8 | | | Crossing Int'l Dateline | | | | | | | | | DAY 9 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 10 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 11 | | | Hakodate | | | 08:00 AM | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 12 | | | Otaru | | | 07:00 AM | | | 04:00 PM | | | DAY 13 | | | Aomori | | | 08:00 AM | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 14 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 15 | | | Yokohama (for Tokyo) (overnight) | | | 07:00 AM | | | | | | DAY 16 | | | Yokohama | | | | | | 10:00 AM | | | DAY 17 | | | KOBE | | | 07:00 AM | | | |
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