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Fast Facts
| Maiden Voyage: |
May 25, 1996 |
| Ship Class: |
S Class |
| Tonnage (GRT): |
55,701 |
| Length: |
720' |
| Beam: |
101' |
| Passengers (basis 2): |
1,258 |
| Ships Registry: |
Netherlands |
| Passenger Decks: |
9 |
| Number of Crew: |
588 |
| Officer Nationality: |
Dutch, British |
| Crew Nationality: |
International |
| Total Staterooms: |
629 |
| Suites,Balcony: |
149 |
| Ocean View: |
336 |
| Inside: |
144 |
| ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES: |
Casino Disco/Nightclub Movies Card Room Game Arcade |
| SPA/WELLNESS/FITNESS FACILITIES: |
Fitness Center Full Service Spa Sauna/Steam Room Beauty Salon Outdoor Pool |
| CHILDREN/TEENS FACILITIES: |
Age-Specific Activities Dedicated Teen Center Teen Programs Youth Staff Babysitting Available |
| PUBLIC ROOMS: |
Bars/Lounges Library Internet Center |
| OTHER FACILITIES: |
Elevators Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques Dry Cleaning/Laundry Self-Service Laundromat Concierge Desk Infirmary/Medical Center Safe Deposit Boxes Business Center Services Culinary Arts Center Demonstration Show Kitchen |
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ms Veendam, named for the capital of Northern Holland's peat colonies, preserves the maritime traditions and service Holland America Line has perfected in more than a century of worldwide cruising. ms Veendam guests dine on the most extensive menus at sea presented on gleaming Rosenthal china by crisply-uniformed staff. Alternately, for today's more casual lifestyles, ms Veendam offers the relaxed Lido Restaurant which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And 24-hour room service is complimentary -- perfect for intimate dining on the verandah of your spacious stateroom.
Choose the blissful pampering of a facial. Let the trained fingers of a massage therapist sooth your muscles while working fragrant oils into your skin. Enjoy therapeutic water treatments as you steam in a thermal suite or bathe in exotic herbs. All this while cruising to exotic destinations and enjoying other Holland America's Veendam onboard experience indulgences.
- Card Room
- Puzzle Room
- Ocean Spa fitness center
- Beauty salon/barber shop
- Massage, sauna and steam rooms
- Jogging track
- Swimming pools
World-renowned master chef Reiner Greubel leads our award-winning culinary staff in providing extensive dining options, including "light & healthy" items, continental and ethnic cuisines, and vegetarian dishes. All are available in a range of dining venues.
- 37-seat Java Cafe
- 403-seat Lido restaurant
- King's Room and the Queen's Room
- Rotterdam Dining Room seats 700 on two levels connected by a pair of grand curved staircases
Close your eyes and open your mind to all of the thrill seeking entertainment alternative that you'll have the opportunity to venture. No matter how you plan on spending your night, the Veendam remains well equip to accommodate each and every one of your desires. If you're looking for the relaxed scenery of a lounge, you'll find plenty. If you're in the mood for the mingling bar atmosphere, you'll feel completely comfortable in our bars.
- Rubens Lounge
- Crow's Nest Lounge
- Captain's Area
- Tea Area
- The Disco
about Holland America Line
Winner of 13 consecutive "Best Overall Cruise Value" awards from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society, the highest-rated premium cruise line year after year in Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Survey and Travel & Leisure magazine's "World's Best" awards, Holland America Line excels in service, amenities and special programs. Known for consistent and attentive service, its ships have one of the highest staff-members-to-guest ratios. Spacious staterooms average 25 percent larger and verandahs twice as large as those on other lines' ships. Menus are among the most extensive at see. Dining choices include formal elegance, alternative specialty dining, casual fare and complimentary 24-hour room service. - The leader in worldwide premium cruises, Holland America Line offers the widest selection of cruise destination and itineraries among major cruise lines
- Stylish and comfortable ships with extra measures of personal comfort and classic elegance preferred by experienced guests
- The perfect choice for multi-generational family groups, with Club HAL for kids, spa and fitness programs for adults and a range of dining option for all
- Consistently receives high ratings for guest satisfaction and has one of the highest repeat factors in the cruise industry
- Acknowledged for exceptional value
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THU
Feb 11, 2010
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12-DAY SOUTH AMERICA PASSAGE |
$1,121
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$1,244
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-
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$2,801
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TUE
Feb 23, 2010
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16-DAY SOUTH AMERICA EXPLORER |
$1,602
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$2,121
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-
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$3,332
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TUE
Feb 23, 2010
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30-DAY SOUTH AMERICA BRAZIL & ARGENTINA |
$2,730
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-
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TUE
Feb 23, 2010
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23-DAY SOUTH AMERICA & BRAZIL |
$2,282
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THU
Mar 11, 2010
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14-DAY BRAZIL & ARGENTINA DISCOVERY |
$954
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$1,041
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-
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$3,117
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THU
Mar 11, 2010
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45-DAY SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON |
$3,198
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$3,630
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THU
Mar 11, 2010
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42-DAY SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON |
$3,104
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$3,536
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-
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THU
Mar 11, 2010
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7-DAY BRAZIL & ARGENTINA DISCOVERY |
$588
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$674
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THU
Mar 18, 2010
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7-DAY BRAZIL & ARGENTINA DISCOVERY |
-
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$799
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-
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$1,599
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THU
Mar 18, 2010
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38-DAY BRAZIL SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON |
$3,286
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$3,544
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$6,124
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$6,124
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THU
Mar 18, 2010
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35-DAY BRAZIL SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON |
$3,192
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$3,450
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$6,030
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$6,030
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THU
Mar 25, 2010
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31-DAY SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON |
$1,860
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$2,033
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$5,183
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$4,455
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THU
Mar 25, 2010
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28-DAY SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON |
$1,852
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$2,025
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$5,003
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$4,361
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SUN
Apr 25, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$810
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$939
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$1,675
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$1,329
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SUN
May 2, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$637
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$810
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$1,588
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$1,415
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SUN
May 9, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$810
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$879
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-
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$1,588
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SUN
May 16, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$896
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$879
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$1,718
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$1,329
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SUN
May 30, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$810
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$983
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$1,804
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$1,502
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SUN
Jun 6, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$896
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$1,069
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$1,848
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$1,415
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SUN
Jun 13, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$896
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$1,026
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$1,761
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$1,502
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SUN
Jun 20, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,891
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$1,502
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SUN
Jun 27, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,804
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$1,588
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SUN
Jul 4, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,891
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$1,675
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SUN
Jul 11, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,804
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$1,675
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SUN
Jul 18, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,804
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$1,675
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SUN
Jul 25, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,804
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$1,675
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SUN
Aug 1, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,804
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$1,675
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SUN
Aug 8, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,804
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$1,675
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SUN
Aug 15, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,804
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$1,675
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SUN
Aug 22, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$896
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$1,026
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$1,761
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$1,588
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SUN
Aug 29, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$810
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$983
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$1,804
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$1,588
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SUN
Sep 5, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$810
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$983
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$1,718
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$1,588
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SUN
Sep 12, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$810
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$939
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$1,675
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$1,588
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SUN
Sep 19, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$810
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$939
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$1,675
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$1,588
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SUN
Sep 26, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$766
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$896
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$1,631
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$1,502
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SUN
Oct 3, 2010
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISE |
$723
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$853
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$1,588
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$1,502
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SUN
Oct 10, 2010
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23-DAY TRANSATLANTIC DISCOVERY |
$1,962
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$2,221
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$3,692
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$3,692
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SUN
Oct 10, 2010
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35 NIGHT INCA DISCOVERY S. AMERICA |
$2,861
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$3,294
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$5,716
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$5,716
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WED
Oct 13, 2010
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20-DAY INCA DISCOVERY |
$1,781
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$2,040
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$3,511
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$3,511
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WED
Oct 13, 2010
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32 NIGHT INCA DISCOVERY S. AMERICA |
$2,680
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$3,113
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$5,535
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$5,535
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TUE
Nov 2, 2010
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12-DAY SOUTH AMERICA PASSAGE |
$1,158
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$1,331
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$2,282
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$2,282
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SUN
Nov 14, 2010
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12-DAY SOUTH AMERICA PASSAGE |
$1,158
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$1,331
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$2,282
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$2,282
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FRI
Nov 26, 2010
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12-DAY SOUTH AMERICA PASSAGE |
$1,158
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$1,331
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$2,282
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$2,282
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WED
Dec 8, 2010
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12-DAY SOUTH AMERICA PASSAGE |
$1,071
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$1,244
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$2,196
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$2,196
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MON
Dec 20, 2010
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17-DAY S. AMERICA & ANTARCTICA HOLIDAY CRUISE |
$2,381
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$2,900
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$5,755
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$5,755
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THU
Jan 6, 2011
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17-DAY ANTARCTICA EXPLORER |
$2,210
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$2,469
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$5,583
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$5,583
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SUN
Jan 23, 2011
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12-DAY SOUTH AMERICA PASSAGE |
$1,244
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$1,417
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$2,282
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$2,282
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FRI
Feb 4, 2011
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12-DAY SOUTH AMERICA PASSAGE |
$1,331
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$1,504
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$2,369
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$2,369
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WED
Feb 16, 2011
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16-DAY SOUTH AMERICA EXPLORER |
$1,602
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$1,775
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$3,418
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$3,418
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WED
Feb 16, 2011
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30-DAY SOUTH AMERICA BRAZIL & ARGENTINA |
$2,853
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$3,113
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$5,664
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$5,664
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FRI
Mar 4, 2011
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14-DAY BRAZIL AND ARGENTINA DISCOVERY |
$1,423
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$1,596
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$2,548
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$2,548
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FRI
Mar 4, 2011
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42-DAY BRAZIL ARGENTINA & AMAZON |
$3,875
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$4,178
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$7,249
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$7,249
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FRI
Mar 4, 2011
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7-DAY BRAZIL & ARGENTINA DISCOVERY |
$797
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$927
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$1,576
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$1,576
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FRI
Mar 11, 2011
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7-DAY BRAZIL & ARGENTINA DISCOVERY |
-
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-
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-
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-
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FRI
Mar 18, 2011
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28-DAY SOUTH AMERICA AND AMAZON |
$2,667
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$2,840
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$5,089
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$5,089
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SUN
May 1, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$637
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$766
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$1,502
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$1,502
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SUN
May 8, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$680
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$810
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$1,545
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$1,545
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SUN
May 15, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$723
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$853
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$1,588
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$1,588
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SUN
May 22, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$763
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$892
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$1,580
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$1,580
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SUN
May 29, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$896
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$1,026
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$1,675
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$1,675
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SUN
Jun 5, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$939
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$1,069
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$1,718
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$1,718
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SUN
Jun 12, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$983
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$1,112
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$1,718
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$1,718
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SUN
Jun 19, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$1,026
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$1,156
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$1,761
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$1,761
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SUN
Jun 26, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$1,026
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$1,156
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$1,761
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$1,761
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SUN
Jul 3, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$1,026
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$1,156
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$1,761
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$1,761
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SUN
Jul 10, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$1,026
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$1,156
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$1,761
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$1,761
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SUN
Jul 17, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$1,026
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$1,156
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$1,761
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$1,761
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SUN
Jul 24, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$1,026
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$1,156
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$1,761
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$1,761
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SUN
Jul 31, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$1,026
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$1,156
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$1,761
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$1,761
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SUN
Aug 7, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$1,026
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$1,156
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$1,761
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$1,761
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SUN
Aug 14, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$1,026
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$1,156
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$1,761
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$1,761
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SUN
Aug 21, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$983
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$1,112
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$1,718
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$1,718
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SUN
Aug 28, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$896
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$1,026
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$1,675
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$1,675
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SUN
Sep 4, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$853
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$983
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$1,631
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$1,631
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SUN
Sep 11, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$896
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$1,026
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$1,631
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$1,631
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SUN
Sep 18, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$896
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$1,026
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$1,631
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$1,631
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SUN
Sep 25, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$810
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$939
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$1,631
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$1,631
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SUN
Oct 2, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$766
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$896
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$1,545
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$1,545
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SUN
Oct 9, 2011
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7-DAY BERMUDA CRUISES |
$766
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$896
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$1,545
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$1,545
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VERANDAH SUITE
Category A, B, BA, BB, BC
Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private verandah spacious enough for lounging and dining. Queen-size bed, whirlpool bath, sitting area, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator.
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VERANDAH STATEROOM
Category BQ
Stateroom description not available at this time
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LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM
Category C, D, DA, DD, E, EE, F, FF, G, H, HH
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All DD-category staterooms have a partial sea view. All HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views. G and H cabins may have portholes instead of windows.
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LANAI STATEROOM
Category CA
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Approximately 197 sq. ft
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LARGE INSIDE STATEROOM
Category I, J, K, L, M, MM
The Standard Inside Staterooms have lower beds which are convertible to one queen-size bed. Private bath with shower. A minimum category with maximum comforts.
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LARGE STATEROOM
Category IQ
Stateroom description not available at this time
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STANDARD INSIDE STATEROOM
Category N, NN
The Standard Inside Staterooms have lower beds which are convertible to one queen-size bed. Private bath with shower. A minimum category with maximum comforts.
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PENTHOUSE SUITE
Category PS
The Penthouse Suites feature a bedroom with king-size bed and master bath including oversize whirlpool tub. Complete with dressing room, living room, dining room, pantry and private verandah. Guest toilet, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator.
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DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE
Category S
How suite it is! King-size bed, whirlpool bath, dressing room, and private verandah. With service to match, including complimentary personalized stationery, hors d'oeuvres, dry cleaning and more. Special disembarkation privileges.
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To view the Veendam deck plan, please select a deck name listed below:
Stateroom Category Legend
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VERANDAH SUITE |
| B |
VERANDAH SUITE |
| BA |
VERANDAH SUITE |
| BB |
VERANDAH SUITE |
| BC |
VERANDAH SUITE |
| BQ |
VERANDAH STATEROOM |
| C |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| CA |
LANAI STATEROOM |
| D |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| DA |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| DD |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| E |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| EE |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| F |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| FF |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| G |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| H |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| HH |
LARGE OUTSIDE STATEROOM |
| I |
LARGE INSIDE STATEROOM |
| IQ |
LARGE STATEROOM |
| J |
LARGE INSIDE STATEROOM |
| K |
LARGE INSIDE STATEROOM |
| L |
LARGE INSIDE STATEROOM |
| M |
LARGE INSIDE STATEROOM |
| MM |
LARGE INSIDE STATEROOM |
| N |
STANDARD INSIDE STATEROOM |
| NN |
STANDARD INSIDE STATEROOM |
| PS |
PENTHOUSE SUITE |
| S |
DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE |
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| Veendam |
reviewed by Peggy - Crofton |
OPEN/CLOSE REVIEW |
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I would not recommend it for kids. It is a much older crowd. |
Client Review || Veendam posted 2006-11-20 |
| AGE: |
53 |
| # OF PRIOR CRUISES: |
12 |
| CABIN CATEGORY: |
Large Outside-Window
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| FOOD & SERVICE: |
Okay. Food was good but long lines for breakfast and lunch. Had to wait in line while food was being prepared for people in front of you (eggs, etc). Should have set up special stations for special requests.
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| ENTERTAINMENT: |
Very good. I prefer a larger ship with two forms of entertainment a night.
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| SHORE EXCURSIONS: |
Excellent
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| ONBOARD ACTIVITIES: |
Very good. The ship had a much older crowd so activities were limited.
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| CHILDRENS PROGRAM: |
The ship only had about 20 kids on it and we didn't have children so I can't respond except to say that the area provided for the teenagers was fabulous. We spent our time in their 'special area' with palm trees and hammocks since no teens were around.
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| OVERALL IMPRESSION: |
Very Good
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| COMMENTS: |
I would not recommend it for kids. It is a much older crowd. |
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Veendam
Tour The Ship
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The Mix's Spirit and Ale Bar
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