Veendam Review
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This is my first review. So while not as eloquent as other reviewers :-), I thought I'd share what turned out to be a wonderful vacation on the Holland America Veendam.
We have travelled on 2 other cruises (Princess) and chose this one because of the unique opportunity to visit Tierra Del Feugo, the Falklands, and Antarctica -- places I've always wanted to see but never imagined I would. Naturally the only basis of comparison I have are the two Princess cruises we've been on -- one on the Star Princess to the Baltic, and the other on the Dawn Princess to Alaska.
Highlights for me included:
Cabin Review
Large Ocean-View Stateroom
We got upgraded to this cabin. For the 3 of us, it was spacious, with a window and a bathroom with an actual tub. Everything worked. Just one 110V outlet of course, so a power strip was a lifesaver for us. The window seemed scratched and worn, but everything else was immaculately maintained. Also very quiet -- no noise at all from the neighbours. Only complaint: the public speaker system was just outside our room in the hallway, so general announcements would wake us up just as easily as the urgent in-room announcements...