HAL Ship Enhancements
September 28, 2008 by admin
Five of the Holland America Line fleet will be undergoing enhancements that are expected to cost around $200 million.
The enhancements will see an additional 32 verandah staterooms and 46 new innovative lanai staterooms as well as an extra 12 staterooms with verandahs on deck 9 of four of the ships. New décor will be added to the lanai staterooms with the theme of nature.
The five ships to undergo enhancements will be Ms Statendam, Ms Maasdam, Ms Ryndan, Ms Veendam and Ms Rotterdam.
Fifteen new spa staterooms will be added on four of the ships with Ms Rotterdam benefiting from 23 spa staterooms. Exclusive spa treatments will be offered in these spa staterooms.
All staterooms and bathrooms will received new looks, with new carpets, desks and resurfaced vanities. Many staterooms will be redecorated and suites will have contemporary colour schemes. Other enhancements include a new resort pool, The Retreat and a new bar called Mix.
All enhancements are part of the Signature of Excellence and will begin in spring 2009 with Ms Veendam being the first to enter dry dock. Ms Maasdam will be the last to undergo her dry dock at the end of 2010.
