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 Enter Veendam number 4
Holland America Line's luxury liner, Veendam, which entered service in May 1996, was officially launched on June 24, 1995, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Italy.
The 55,000-ton, 1,266 passenger vessel is fourth in the 121-year history of the company to bear the name Veendam, and is a sister ship for Statendam, Maasdam and Ryndam.
She was delivered in April, 1996, and the following month began her inaugural programme of alternate 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises.
The Veendam bears all the hallmarks of Holland America Line's "Tradition of Excellence", including
- A "tipping not required - and not expected" policy
- Extra-large staterooms
- Beautiful fresh flower arrangements and priceless antiques that grace public areas
- Table settings of Rosenthal crystal, fine linen and silver service
- Complimentary hot hors d'oeuvres served before dinner
Individual features of the ship include a tall glass sculpture as the centrepiece to its three deck atrium, a magnificent challenge themed after the painter Rubens, a selection of comfortable and spacious lounges and a state-of-the-art Ocean spa health and fitness centre.
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