For luxury on the high seas and stops in fascinating ports of call, the
ms Veendam is a ship you don't want to miss. Elegant dining rooms with wide vistas of the seas, a broad sweeping staircase, wide teak decks for strolling and spacious staterooms (149 of which feature private verandahs) all lend the ms Veendam an air of elegance, providing our guests with the best cruise experience.
The
ms Veendam celebrates the most modern advances in guest amenities and nautical design while preserving more than 130 years of Holland America Line maritime traditions. Grandly proportioned and designed to carry 1,258 guests, the ms Veendam offers an onboard experience defined by spacious comfort. All Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms were completed in Spring 2006.
Ship Information Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 1,258
Crew members: 557
Gross tonnage: 55,758
Length: 720 feet
Maximum speed: 22 knots
Deck Plan 
Verandah Suites (Category B) 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. 292 sq. ft. with verandah.
Large Outside Staterooms (Category E, D) 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. 197 sq. ft.
Large or Standard Inside Staterooms (Category K, L) 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. 182 sq. ft.