Veendam

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A striking blue and gold crystalline sculpture from Murano, Italy, dominates the dramatic three-deck atrium of this ship. In the two-deck dining room, twin staircases frame an orchestra pit and red walls provide a dramatic background for enormous paintings of flowers. The Rubens Lounge is named for the 16th-century Flemish painter; it features a marble and granite dance floor, glass sculptures done in the style of the artist and tapered columns that resemble ballet dancers. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the horizon from the Crow's Nest Lounge at the top of the ship. This lounge is actually divided into three parts: the Captain's Area, which resembles an English pub; the Tea Area, where palm trees create a light and airy ambiance; and the disco, with a bar, dance floor, disc jockey booth and bandstand. One of the most unique features is the Culinary Arts Center, a state-of-the-art show kitchen with plasma video screens and cooking display counters -- a must-see for food and wine enthusiasts.

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Ship Statistics    Year Built 1996     Last Refurbishment 2009     Tonnage 55,451 tons     Registry Bahamas     Length 720 feet     Beam 101 feet     Passenger Capacity 1,266     Crew Size 602     Total Inside Cabins 148     Total Outside Cabins 485     Cabins & Suites w/ verandas 149     Suites 149     Maximum Occupancy per room 4     Age Restrictions All must be 21 or older or one must be 25 or older     Dinner Seatings 2     Seating Assignments Open     Dining Hours 6:00 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. (Alaska sailings 5:45 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.)     Dining Room Dress Code 7-day cruise: 2 formal nights, others smart casual. No shorts, t-shirts or jeans at night.     Tipping Recommended? Yes     Tipping Guidelines $11 per guest, per day automatically charged to onboard account (amount can be adjusted according to quality of service received). 15% tip included on beverage orders.

Services & Amenities   Bars/Lounges   12   Beauty Salon/Barber Shop   Yes   Casino   Yes   Chapel   No   Disco/Dancing   Yes   Elevators   8   Hot Tub   2   Cell Phone Service   Yes   Internet Center   Yes   Wireless Internet Access   Yes  Note: Available in certain areas  Laundry/Dry Cleaning   Yes   Library   Yes   Movie Theatre   Yes   Outdoor Movie Screen   Yes   Onboard Weddings   Yes   Self Serve Laundromats   Yes   Shops   Yes   Showroom   Yes   Spa   Yes   Video Arcade   Yes   Fitness & Sports Facilities   Basketball Court   Yes   Fitness Center   Yes   Golf Simulator   No   Ice Skating Rink   No   Jogging Track   No   Mini-Golf Course   No   Rock Climbing Wall   No   Swimming Pool   2   Tennis Court   Yes   Water Sports Platform   No   Cabin Features & Amenities   24-Hour Room Service   Yes   Hair Dryer   Yes   Safe   Yes   Telephone   Yes   Television   Yes   Kids Facilities   Babysitting   Yes   Children's Playroom   No   Kiddie Pool   No   Supervised Youth Program   Yes   Teen Center   No   Special Needs & Requests   Adjoining Cabins      (private connecting doors)   Yes   Kosher Meals   Yes   Single Occupancy Cabins   No   Single Share Program   No   Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins   6