Veendam Review
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We embarked on MS Veendam in Buenos Aires in mid November 2010. The check in was easy and our luggage was forwarded to our stateroom without problems. Although we checked in early our room was ready. Our room steward Tom was pleasant and efficient, he took good care of us throughout the voyage.
We booked a "Spa Suite". At this time we can't remember the price difference but it was wonderful to have the extra space and the balcony. The view was definitely worthwhile though we rarely went out onto the balcony itself because of cold and wind. The other amenities of the Spa suite were of little value. The discounts in the Spa were only for full price services. The gym had yoga mats for use and whoever thought the small fountain in the Spa Suites room was a good idea should be back to basecamp for a while.
At first not having any appreciable heat in our room was not a problem but as we sailed further south toward Cape Horn, it became a problem for my husband, but I was fine. Finally they did send a tech to fix the problem and we then were able to detect a few BTU's.
Cabin Review
Verandah Suite
BB111-we loved the storage, the extra space. Loved the fridge in the room. Get rid of the fountain. HVAC needs some work. Quiet location. Not too far from the laundry, elevators/stairs or the fitness center/spa. We wanted to be on the port side going around the Horn but truly it did not matter that much. As the straits had land on each side and during the most scenic times during the cruise we were in the restaurant or the Crows Nest. Our room was at a "dead end" so there was no traffic noise at all. Though our neighbors did get in a big fight one night, we were so tired and they calmed down pretty fast, we didn't lose any sleep. It was nice to have daylight in the room. For us it was a very special trip so we spent the extra money, but really the extra space was more important. Book early!