Cruise Ship revitalization

[Joe Russo]

Newly Added Deck Changes Veendam’s Lines

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When they added another deck onto the aft section of Veendam during its recent dry-dock, it changed the lines of the ship, though not so much as to spoil the sleek look of the S-class ships.

More at:
http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/05/06/newly-added-deck-changes-veendams-lines/

What do you guys think? I don't know. I think the new addition may have spoiled the sleek lines just a little.​

 

[Joe Russo]

Looking Over the New Lanai Staterooms

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The new Lanai Staterooms recently installed on Veendam feature a sliding glass door that opens onto the wrap-around exterior promenade deck.

More at:
http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/05/06/looking-over-the-new-lanai-staterooms/​

 

[Joe Russo]

The lanai cabins were previously oceanview cabins with a small window that overlooked the promenade deck. The window has been replaced with the sliding door and floor to ceiling window.

 

[Joe Russo]

Here is a slide show showing the finished Signature of Excellence upgrades to the Veendam. The ship's tonnage was also increased as well as the passenger capacity due to the enlargement of the stern and replacing the aft pool with a deck of cabins.

http://media.hollandamerica.com/05May09/051509_SA_nt/slideshow/index.html

 

[Joe Russo]

Rotterdam Dry-Dock Photos
http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/11/30/rotterdam-dry-dock-photos/

Rotterdam is the second ship to receive the Signature of Excellence upgrades. Looks to be in Freeport, Bahamas.

 

[Joe Russo]

Rotterdam Dry Dock Continues
http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/12/03/rotterdam-dry-dock-continues/

 

[Joe Russo]

Rotterdam’s Signature of Excellence Upgrade Continues
http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/12/07/rotterdams-signature-of-excellence-upgrade-continues/

 

[Joe Russo]

Day 19: Rotterdam in Dry Dock
http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/12/11/day-19-rotterdam-in-dry-dock/

 

[Michael H. Standart]

Just to let you know, these posts are not going unnoticed or unappreciated. Quite a bit of clutter aboard at the moment but for a refit, that's just par for the course.

 

[Joe Russo]

Day 19: More Photos of Rotterdam in Dry Dock
http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/12/14/day-19-more-photos-of-rotterdam-in-dry-dock/

Glad you're noticing Michael

 

[Michael H. Standart]

>>Glad you're noticing Michael <<

This sort of thing always gets my attention even if I don't say anything. In a way, it's a lot like old home week for me since I've been on ships which have gone through drydock availabilities. The mess and the dirt are all too familier.

 

[Joe Russo]

Day 24: Rotterdam in Dry Dock (Part I)
http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/12/15/day-24-rotterdam-in-dry-dock-part-i/

 

[Joe Russo]

Day 24: Rotterdam in Dry Dock (Part II)
http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/12/16/day-24-rotterdam-in-dry-dock-part-ii/

 

[Joe Russo]

Rotterdam Completes Dry-Dock Upgrades

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Here’s the final set of photos from Rotterdam in dry dock. After nearly 28 days of renovations and scheduled maintenance, the ship’s Signature of Excellence upgrade is nearly complete!

http://www.hollandamericablog.com/2009/12/18/rotterdam-completes-dry-dock-upgrades/​

 

[Joe Russo]

I really like the idea of converting the basic oceanview cabins on the promenade deck to the lanai cabins (second photo down). They cut out the small window and replaced it with the sliding glass door with mirrored outside for privacy. The room is still very tiny to have a walkway to the outside door, but the effect of the lighting and view of a floor to ceiling window makes it well worth it in my opinion. The doors automatically close after about a minute. The wooden deck chairs are also reserved for that adjacent cabin. I think I would like this grade of cabin since one of my favorite things on cruises is people watching.