Holland America Ships to Get New Stateroom Decor
Five Holland America Line ships will soon undergo individual month-long dry-docks at a total cost of approximately $200 million. The most dramatic alterations during the latest Signature of Excellence enhancements will result in an additional 32 veranda staterooms added to the aft portion of each ship. In addition, 46 new lanai staterooms will allow guests direct access to the Lower Promenade Deck.
On four ships, verandas will be installed on 12 staterooms on Deck 9 forward. On the five ships, Statendam, Maasdam, Ryndam, Veendam and Rotterdam, 46 staterooms on the Lower Promenade deck will become a new lanai category stateroom with lanai doors that open directly onto the walk-around promenade. Decor in the lanai staterooms will reflect elements of nature with soothing earth tones.
Fifteen new Spa Staterooms will be created from existing staterooms, except on the Rotterdam where 23 staterooms on Veranda Deck will be transformed into spa staterooms. The rooms are close to the Greenhouse Spa and Salon and feature in-room spa amenities. A countertop water feature in each stateroom provides an ambient background sound. Spa treatments are offered only in these staterooms.
Ship capacities will change as a result of the additional staterooms. All five ships also will add a varying number of inside staterooms. Guest capacity on Rotterdam will be 1,404 and capacity on Statendam, Maasdam, Ryndam Veendam will be 1,350. As part of this next phase of Signature of Excellence, all staterooms and their bathrooms will be enhanced.
All staterooms will receive new soft goods including carpet, and desks and vanities will be resurfaced. Decorative wall sconces, drapery and accent pillows will add to the new décor. Outside and inside staterooms will be redecorated in rich earth hues complimented by accents of sienna and gold.
New soft goods include an olive-colored sofa with decorative pillows, chairs reupholstered in gold chenille, and a bed runner with a design inspired by nature. Suites will have a dark carpet, chocolate-colored leather sofa and maple casework.
