We recently completed a wonderful 31 day journey on Veendam, from Buenos Aires to Fort Lauderdale. I hesitated to actually write a review, as it seems, many are written only by negative travelers, but this rates a mention.
From start to finish the whole experience was so full of surprises and 18 wonderful places to experiance and learn about.
Let me say I expect the best, as New Zealander's we travel long distances to cruise ,and this was our 6th journey on H.A.L,we have also experienced Princess and Azamara Journey, but our heart belongs to H.A.L, the real experience of cruising, not glitz and glamour, climbing walls, and huge shopping malls, dignified and well run ships, component Captains, with staff that are simply great. Veendam has quiet spaces, an excellent library, tasteful decor.A stable ship,as well ,it seems.
Very well appointed cabin, plenty of storage space,good bathroom facilities.Well placed to access everything, quiet location.Comfortable.