Iris5383 Posted November 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2019 The Volendam was scheduled for a dry dock at the end of October. Has anyone been aboard since and can tell what was done? We'll be on in March so I'm curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAKcruiser Posted November 24, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2019 The biggest change was converting the piano bar into Billboard Onboard. They now have 2 pianos and 2 piano players. The two guys on our cruise at the beginning of November, Brandon and Wesley, were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up North Cruiser Posted November 24, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2019 We were just on the Volendam on November 11 to 20. We had not been on her before but she is beautiful. All new carpeting throughout, new draperies in common areas, new tv monitors in the room, 100 on demand movies, the ship looks brand new inside. Have a Lincoln Stage Center with 4 piece string and piano that plays 2-3 times per day, lovely addition and the two piano players were excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyrc5 Posted November 24, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2019 28 minutes ago, Up North Cruiser said: We were just on the Volendam on November 11 to 20. We had not been on her before but she is beautiful. All new carpeting throughout, new draperies in common areas, new tv monitors in the room, 100 on demand movies, the ship looks brand new inside. Have a Lincoln Stage Center with 4 piece string and piano that plays 2-3 times per day, lovely addition and the two piano players were excellent. Do you know if the TV upgrade was in all cabin types? We are boarding Jan 5 and have an inside cabin on deck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversedge Posted November 24, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2019 1 hour ago, iflyrc5 said: Do you know if the TV upgrade was in all cabin types? We are boarding Jan 5 and have an inside cabin on deck 3 If you go to Hal’s site and read the description of the Volendam it says there interactive TVs and a mini frig in every cabin. I believe this is an upgrade from before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbe Posted November 25, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2019 40 minutes ago, Riversedge said: If you go to Hal’s site and read the description of the Volendam it says there interactive TVs and a mini frig in every cabin. I believe this is an upgrade from before. We are on Volendam right now in a Lanai. Yes to new tv, no to fridge (still having to cool my wine in an ice bucket😦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up North Cruiser Posted November 25, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2019 We were in an ocean view cabin and we had new tv but no fridge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemistry Teach Posted November 25, 2019 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Quick question for those of you on the Volendam....have they replaced the tubs with a shower? We are in a Vista room and wondered if we would have to deal with the tubs. Thanks in advance....Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversedge Posted November 25, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2019 This is what is says on Holland America’s own site. Apparently they lied about the mini-frig lol. What entertainment options are available in my stateroom? Each room includes a flat-screen TV with interactive menu of programming including; on-demand movies, music stations, as well as both live and pre-recorded television. Additionally, guests can access ship information, dining options, an onboard activities schedule, shore excursions, and port information through this interactive media console. There are no external inputs available such as A/V or HDMI.Does my stateroom have a mini-fridge? A mini-fridge is included with all staterooms. Guests who need to refrigerate medication should store it in the ship’s infirmary, as mini-fridges aren’t cold enough for that purpose.What's the cost for mini-fridge rentals? Unnecessary as all staterooms include a mini-fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAKcruiser Posted November 25, 2019 #10 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I think this is a description for another class of ship. The vista, signature and pinnacle class all have mini fridges in all the rooms but the S and R class only have them in neptune suites and vista suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbe Posted November 25, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2019 8 hours ago, Chemistry Teach said: Quick question for those of you on the Volendam....have they replaced the tubs with a shower? We are in a Vista room and wondered if we would have to deal with the tubs. Thanks in advance....Barb We have a new shower in a Lanai. Shower is the same size as the old bath and is walk in with a glass door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenato Posted November 25, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Our Vista suite still had a jacuzzi type tub 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucrazy Posted November 25, 2019 #13 Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Kenato said: Our Vista suite still had a jacuzzi type tub I love those..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemistry Teach Posted November 25, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Kenato, Thanks for the info. I was sort of hoping that the Jacuzzi tubs were a thing of the past. While there is no need for us to have an accessible cabin my DH and I can sometimes have trouble stepping over the side to get into the tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up North Cruiser Posted November 25, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 25, 2019 We were in an ocean view and we had a tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris5383 Posted November 25, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like I'm going to love the refurbished Volendam. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleone3 Posted November 26, 2019 #17 Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) We were on the Volendam on November 1st when it first got out of dry dock. We had an ocean view and requested a fridge ahead of time. It was waiting in the room when we got there. Our room only had a shower, no tub. Edited November 26, 2019 by littleone3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted November 26, 2019 #18 Share Posted November 26, 2019 2 hours ago, littleone3 said: We were on the Volendam on November 1st when it first got out of dry dock. We had an ocean view and requested a fridge ahead of time. It was waiting in the room when we got there. Our room only had a shower, no tub. Thanks for the update. I assume you had the large flat screen smart tv? I am so glad they got rid of those tubs. Hotel tubs always creep me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleone3 Posted November 27, 2019 #19 Share Posted November 27, 2019 18 hours ago, Mary229 said: Thanks for the update. I assume you had the large flat screen smart tv? I am so glad they got rid of those tubs. Hotel tubs always creep me out. We did have the smart TV. It had a great selection of movies on it. If you have any other questions about the ship just let me know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy12 Posted November 28, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Does anyone know if the TV in 3367 has been upgraded and if there really is a small fridge in there since the HAL website says all rooms have been updated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversedge Posted November 28, 2019 #21 Share Posted November 28, 2019 On 11/24/2019 at 11:03 PM, KAKcruiser said: I think this is a description for another class of ship. The vista, signature and pinnacle class all have mini fridges in all the rooms but the S and R class only have them in neptune suites and vista suites. Then someone needs to let HAL know they screwed up. I copied the info about the mini frig directly from Volendam’s FAQ on HAL’s own site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaclyde Posted November 28, 2019 #22 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I recently contacted HAL regarding fridges in oceanview cabins on the Volendam since there seemed to be conflicting information on what I read on Cruise Critic and what was stated on HAL's website. After a few back-and-forth discussions, I was told there were no fridges, but they can be purchased for $2 per day. When they wanted to charge me the $2 per day for our upcoming South America cruise, I told them it was too bad that HAL does not stand by what is obviously quite clearly stated on their web page -- that there is no need to rent a fridge because it's already provided. I was then told that they would install one at no cost. They also said that the web site would be corrected. I was very pleased with the resolution which was quickly and professionally handled. I just wonder how long it will take for HAL to correct the information on the web. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyrc5 Posted November 28, 2019 #23 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I am wondering where they will put the mini-fridge in the cabin and will it take up the one plug available in the inside and ocean view cabins. On our recent Rotterdam cruise during a turn around day I noticed a couple of these being hauled down the passageway so yes they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 28, 2019 #24 Share Posted November 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, iflyrc5 said: I am wondering where they will put the mini-fridge in the cabin and will it take up the one plug available in the inside and ocean view cabins. The fridge either goes on top of the desk (where your things would get put down), or under it (where your knees would go when sitting there). Either way creates a difficulty (at best). Yes, it uses the plug at the desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Msrigby Posted November 28, 2019 #25 Share Posted November 28, 2019 1 hour ago, iflyrc5 said: I am wondering where they will put the mini-fridge in the cabin and will it take up the one plug available in the inside and ocean view cabins. On our recent Rotterdam cruise during a turn around day I noticed a couple of these being hauled down the passageway so yes they are available. I sailed on the Rotterdam in a lanai this October and requested a mini fridge. Also had it on a lanai on the Veendam. Although the fridge uses one plug, you are given a mulit-plug power strip. As a result, we did not have to bring our own and got additional plugs.which were very welcome. The fridge was placed under the desk and did not interfere with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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