Last Friday, the ms Veendam returned to Ft. Lauderdale from her month long dry-dock undergoing the Signature of Excellence II Enhancements.
I must share first that she looks spectacular! You can sell this ship with the utmost of confidence that Holland America Line’s Premium Five Star product is everywhere an eye can see!
The updates and changes include:
Ø A brand new Retreat Pool aft
Ø 38 new Lanai staterooms – incredibly beautiful and spacious! My new favorite cabin category except for suites of course.
Ø 44 new aft verandah staterooms – spacious, beautiful and newly added to her structure
Ø The Mix Lounge area, with Champagne, Martinis, and Spirits and Ales – a fun place to enjoy drinks
Ø Canaletto’s casual Italian dining – an Italian favorite in the lido area – tastefully done and fabulous food. This is a complimentary alternative dining option for guests.
Ø Merabella high end jewelry – I’m not allowed to shop here.
Ø Microsoft’s Digital Workshop
Ø New Spa Staterooms and amenities – fabulous and very popular on our other ships now added to ms Veendam!
Ø Completely refreshed accommodations – they are all absolutely beautiful and offer a renewed freshness of color and design
The ms Veendam is spending the summer in Alaska ~ then sailing to exciting South America…….read on please for some exciting news on this!
Ø Dec. 5 – Rio to Valparaiso 16-days – a great value pre Holiday cruise
Ø Holland then celebrates the Christmas Holidays for a great 20 day journey including Antarctica
Ø March 11, 2010 roundtrip Rio Cruise is for the experienced cruiser looking for something different. It is intensely Brazilian with a chance to visit some favorite Brazilian vacation spots.
Ø Last but not least, the BEST for us here in South Florida – March 25, ms Veendam sails from Rio to Ft. Lauderdale or NYC! Right back into our backyard! This is a 28 day cruise as it includes an 8 day Amazon experience to Manaus! Surely not to be missed for those looking for a great adventure and cruising back home to FLL
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