Veendam Review

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Memorable 2nd Trip to Alaska

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neilrr
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Jun 2009
Cabin: Large Ocean-View Stateroom

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This is our 17th cruise and our first one on Holland America.  We did a back to back (B2B) going northbound and Southbound on the Veendam with 3 days in Vancouver at the start of the cruise.

All went well on our trip to Vancouver, B.C. from Ft. Lauderdale.  It was smooth getting out of the airport in Vancouver, but a nightmare coming back through upon return (more later).  We took a taxi downtown  C$30.00 - made a deal or it would run a bit more as it was rush hour.  The airport is about 30 minutes from downtown. There is also the "Airporter" bus which runs approximately C$15 per person;  if you are two or more people - go for the taxi.  We stayed at the Cascadia Hotel (formerly Marriott Extended Stay) and it was very nice with a pool, exercise facilities and a full buffet breakfast daily included in the rate.  It is a bit more on the eclectic side of downtown (Davie area), but it was very nice and staff was extremely helpful.  It ran about US$105 per night which is very inexpensive for Vancouver considering the amenities.  We stayed 3 nights.

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Large Ocean-View Stateroom

Cabin DA

Cabin DA640 was very spacious and had plent of storage and bathroom was wonderful and even had a bathtub. Wonderful central location on Main Deck of Veendam.

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