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Last Edited June 30, 2010
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ms MAASDAM

Passenger capacity: 1,258 Crew members: 580

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Staterooms: C 389, C 390, G 704, G 706, G 709 & G 711 are wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only, wheelchair-accessible doorways.
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Staterooms: H 501, H 502, L 500, D 563, FF 829, FF 831, BA 200, BA 202, S 030 are modified accessible, shower only with small step, step into bathroom, standard interior and exterior door size.
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Interior Staterooms [ [ Large Interior Staterooms [ Category: I, J, K, L, M and MM [ [ Standard Interior Staterooms [ Category: N and NN [ [ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [[ Approximately 182 sq. ft.	Large Ocean View Staterooms [ [ Full Ocean View Staterooms [ *Category: C, D, DA, DD, E, EE, F and FF [ [ Porthole View Staterooms [ Category: G and H [ [ Partial Sea View Staterooms** Category: DD* [ * This category has more than one view type. Please use stateroom number on deck plan to verify view. [ [ Obstructed View Staterooms [ Category: HH [ [ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. [ [ [ Approximately 197 sq. ft.	Verandah Staterooms [ [ Category: A, B, BA, BB and BC [ [ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available. [ This Category DOES NOT qualify for Neptune Lounge Access. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [[ [ [[ [ [ [ [ [ Approximately 292 sq. ft. with verandah.
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Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms [ [ Category: S [ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. [ [ [ Approximately 556 sq. ft.	Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms [ [ Category: PS [ Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. [ [ [ Approximately 1,159 sq. ft.
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On Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam, Oosterdam, Prinsendam, Zuiderdam: Every single Stateroom has a cooler (HAL does not like to use the word refrigerator as they don't get as cool as some medicines that require "refrigeration" need... but they will get beverages cold...)
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On the rest of the HAL fleet (and note the above says NIEUW AMSTERDAM... NOT Amsterdam ) If it has a verandah, it has a cooler!
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To make the pages less graphic intensive, I've divided the ship photos into 2 separate pages, the 1st is the Staterooms themselves, the 2nd is Miscellaneous photos of Public Areas around the ship. Click on Page 2 below (Bottom of this page) to see Public Areas of the Maasdam.

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Staterooms 700–848
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"E", "EE", "F" and "FF" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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Porthole View Staterooms
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"G" and "H" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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Large Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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LARGE INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"M" and "MM" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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STANDARD INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"N" are Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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Large and Standard Interior Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

Deck 4 Layout

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E and EE Large Ocean View Stateroom Deck 4 A Deck Main Deck
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E and EE cabins. They are the same except for slight difference in location.

Cruise Critic Member: dchip
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DECK 5 - MAIN DECK

Staterooms 500--698
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"D", "DA", "E", "G" and "H" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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Large Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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LARGE INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"K", "L" and "M" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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LARGE INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"L 500" is a Large Interior Stateroom: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, and is a modified accessible, shower only with small step, step into bathroom, standard interior and exterior door size. It is a Fore (front) Wrap Around Cabin.
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Large Interior Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

Deck 5 Layout

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Staterooms 300--423
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"C", "D" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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Partial Sea View Staterooms
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"DD*" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All DD Category Staterooms have partial sea views.
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* This category has more than one view type. Please use stateroom number on deck plan to verify view.
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"D 4118 through D4120" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. And are Aft Cabins
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS
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Obstructed View Staterooms
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"HH" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All HH Category Staterooms have fully obstructed views.
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Large Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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LARGE INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"J", "K" and "L" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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Large Interior Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

Deck 6 Layout

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[ C 385 Large Ocean View Stateroom Deck 6 Lower Promenade Deck
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Note: this room can be noisy starting 5:00am - it is right below the kitchen. Front Desk helped and noise didn't start until after 8:00am after complaining.
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Cruise Critic Member: Jaspersmycat
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D 419 Large Ocean View Stateroom Deck 6 Lower Promenade Deck
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Here are 4 of our unique Maasdam stateroom. There are 4 staterooms across the aft of the Lower Prom deck; 2 on each of the starboard and port sides. The hall does not go all the way across (beverage storage closet in the center) so each hallway accesses only 2 rooms and there is an outside access to Lower Prom from each little short corridor of 2 rooms.

From the outside door the size looks to be the same (photo A) but inside you can see, if you know the usual configuration, that the hallway is wider and there's a nice space (about 2 feet) beside the door. This wider hallway is very useful; two people can easily put away clothes, dress, etc. in the hall; there's room to pass each other. That extra width of the room (no extra length that we can tell; just wider) also means that between the sofa and the desk there's another 2 feet there too so it's easy to use the sofa's adjustable table for a meal; the chair isn't jammed into the desk. I couldn't get that to show in photos though.

What you can see in 2 photos is the extra space between the bed and the end tables. The headboard is wider; still goes all the way across the room but the space on each side by the bed means that things on the table aren't knocked off as easily when you're reading or shifting pillows on the bed and you're less likely to lose stuff off the tables.

You can also tell from the photo showing the back of the door how my door decoration system works; it's just a long ribbon with about a foot of elastic sewed between the two ends and slipped over the door longwise like you'd put a ribbon over a package. Whatever the decoration is, I staple it to the ribbon before we leave home.

If two REALLY BIG people needed a cabin in this category I'd highly recommend it; they'd have more room to move around. We're pretty normal-sized and we still loved the extra space. You don't hear anything from the dining room above you but the thrusters are below you and you will absolutely know when they are deployed! And there were some random noises occasionally--sounded like hangers shoved on the closet rod but it wasn't that. Some people might be bothered by that. There's a sign on the door to the Lower Prom asking people not to slam it; we didn't hear much noise there but we weren't in the cabin immediately next to it. If the wind blows hard, sometimes the door will get away from the most careful of folks.

The bath is the same size (and looks the same) as all cabins in that general size. Nothing unique to report there.
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Cruise Critic Member: marney
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DECK 9 - VERANDAH DECK
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VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"B", "BA", "BB" and "BC" are Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities:

A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Personalized cruise stationery. Oversized bath towels. One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. Complimentary DVD library
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"C" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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Large Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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LARGE INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"I" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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STANDARD INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"NN" are Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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Large and Standard Interior Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

DECK 9 Layout

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BA 117 Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck 9 Verandah Deck
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We were on the Maasdam BA117 for the 14 day Southern Caribbean April 30th. I was worried about this cabin being up front, (I don't do well in the front) and I am happy to say that I felt no movement. Even when they put out those "bags", I was OK in that cabin.
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I did have some issues with the A/C. Most of the time it was not cool enough, even though we kept the drapes closed even when we were in the shade. It bothered me the most when we were getting ready for dinner. Hope that's cleared up during dry dock.

We usually sail mid-ship or aft after one bad experience in a foward cabin. But like I said, I won't fear foward cabins on upper decks again, not after sailing in this one.
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B 175 Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck 9 Verandah Deck
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We did really enjoy the cabin. However, the only thing I found wrong was in Holland America calling it a Verandah Suite. It is definitely not a suite but just a regular verandah cabin. We had been on the Maasdam previously and knew what we were getting but I am sure some people might be disappointed. These pictures were taken this June (2009) on the Canada/New England cruise from Montreal.
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Cruise Critic Member: aarep
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DECK 10 - NAVIGATION DECK
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PENTHOUSE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"PS" are Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms: Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, minibar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.

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Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities:

Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Oversized Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player with Complimentary DVD library. Fresh flowers. Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. High tea service in suite on request. A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.)The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests.
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DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"S" are Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities:

Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. High tea service in suite on request. A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.)The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests.
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VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"A" are Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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"I" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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Large Interior Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

DECK 10 Layout

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This was our first time in a Deluxe suite and we were in heaven. The concierge service was outstanding...especially since we brought our 10 year old. Maria (the concierge) spoiled her rotten. We loved the catagory so much we have already booked another cruise like it on the Rotterdam.
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Cruise Critic Member: Cruisin'Lady
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S 021 Deluxe Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck 10 Navigation Deck
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Cruise Critic Member: GmaPajama
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To make the pages less graphic intensive, I've divided the ship photos into 2 separate pages, the 1st is the Staterooms themselves, the 2nd is Miscellaneous photos of Public Areas around the ship. Click on Page 2 below (Bottom of this page) to see Public Areas of the Maasdam.
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