By
Rebecca Gibson |
Holland America Line’s (HAL) Volendam will feature 21 new lanai staterooms and a contemporary bar area when she debuts after her drydock in December 2014.
Replacing 21 existing outside passenger cabins, the new lanai staterooms will feature large sliding glass doors with a one-way mirrored coating to ensure privacy. Offering direct access to the Lower Promenade wrap-around walking deck, the lanai staterooms – which have already been fitted on HAL’s Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam – also include deck chairs. Despite the conversion, Volendam’s 1,432 guest capacity will not change.
During the drydock, all suite bathrooms will be updated to feature new whirlpool bathtubs, stone vanities, lighted mirrors, Grohe fixtures, floors, walls and sinks. Rooms in several additional stateroom categories, including the lanai staterooms, will also receive new bathroom fixtures and walk-in showers.
“Volendam’s itineraries in Alaska and other scenic parts of the world are ideal for direct promenade deck access and the enhanced views of the popular lanai layout,” said Richard Meadows, HAL’s executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest relations. “We’re also making other exciting enhancements to the ship and adding Mix presents a stylish multi-themed venue for our guests to mingle and enjoy themselves.”
In addition, Volendam’s centrally located bars will be reconfigured to feature Mix, a space incorporating three themed bars: Martinis, Champagne and Spirits & Ales. Martinis serves 19 Grey Goose martinis and a range of cocktails, while Champagne will offer 20 different champagnes and wines from around the world. This venue will offer events such as late champagne breakfast, pre-lunch Mimosa and Bellini hour, champagne tea time and pre-dinner champagne hour with caviar canapés. Spirits & Ales offers a selection of international beers and premium whiskeys and brandies.
Mix has already been installed onboard several of HAL’s other vessels including Maasdam, Rotterdam, Ryndam, Statendam and Veendam.