Holland America Veendam

My Vacation Lady was invited to visit the Holland America Veendam when she was in NYC on Sunday.

The Veendam is the only ship sailing from NYC to Bermuda that docks in both Hamilton and St George. It is the smallest of the ships sailing to Bermuda and that gives the Veendam the unique ability to dock right in Hamilton as opposed to docking in Kings Wharf. Although small is size, the ship has the amenities that are sure to please. With some new added features, the Veendam is a great option for the Bermuda cruises this summer and for 2011.

Some of my favorite features:
1. The Retreat- located in the aft of the ship, this adults only pool has lounges that sit directly in the water. What a great place to relax! With the movie screen above- what can be better?








2. The Teen Oasis- on deck 14- the highest deck, the Veendam has a great spot for teens to hang out- although I wonder if the adults can bribe the kids to leave :)
It looks like it might be part of Jurassic Park with rock boulders and palm trees but the water fall and hammocks make this spot a true OASIS!










3. Lanai cabins- since the Veendam is not a new ship, during the last refurbishment in the spring, Holland America added some new cabins to the ship. On the Promenade Deck, some of the cabins where changed to Lanai cabins offering direct access from your cabin right onto the wide teak promenade. Although these cabins don't offer a private balcony, the sliding glass door has a mirror exterior to offer complete privacy when the doors are closed and you can sit and relax right outside your cabin on the promenade. They are usually priced in between the oceanview cabins and the verandah suites (with the private balcony) so they offer a great alternative to those who want an alternative to the oceanview cabins but don't necessarily want to pay the price of the verandah suites.








The Holland America Veendam may be the perfect ship for those cruisers looking for a bit more of an upscale cruise to Bermuda and want the convenience of docking right in town. Holland America is running a sale right now and the Veendam's last few sailings to Bermuda for 2010 are on sale. Give My Vacation Lady a call to book your cabin today!