siebelqueen Posted April 27, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Haven't seen anything since the thread showing the nose removed, and I was wondering if anybody had any updates on the dry dock progress. I'm guessing things are wrapping up since the next cruise embarks on Sunday. But I'd love to see updated pictures if anybody has some. (I did check the HAL blog, but no updates since the last cruise there.) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elegant Posted April 27, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 27, 2011 To anyone sailing this weekend on Veendam's first Bermuda cruise of the 2011 season: Please post a brief word on the board concerning any updates and/or changes to the ship during her recent dockdock. I, like many others, am curious as to the fate of the infamous Retreat. Has it really met its demise to be replaced by some sort of traditional pool, either above-ground or in-deck? Until now, there have been several rumors about what might or might not have taken place while the ship was in Freeport, but nothing concrete except for the nose job, which I admit looked a bit radical. If nothing shows up, my wife and I will be on board the first week in June and will report back then. However, I'd like to at least have a hint of the changes. It would have been nice if HAL had something on their blog, similar to what Princess is doing with the Grand's current daily video and slide updates (granted, that's a huge makeover). However, they did have a nice report on the Maasdam's recent drydock, so why not Veendam's? Even a short post or photo and explanatory caption would have been nice. Any and all assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lburg7 Posted April 27, 2011 #3 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I agree with you, Mr. Elegant. Considering all the work that Veendam is having in this shipyard visit, it would be nice to have a periodic update such as have been provided from other HAL ships as they have visited the yard recently. In lieu of reports from the yard, I am waiting for reports from fellow CC'ers. I can't wait to see what replaces the Retreat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thtrip Posted April 27, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 27, 2011 According to cruise tracker the Veendam has not moved in 10 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted April 27, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 27, 2011 HAL's website is still showing the retreat on the deck plans. Has anyone found new deck plans online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyTerrier Posted April 27, 2011 #6 Share Posted April 27, 2011 To anyone sailing this weekend on Veendam's first Bermuda cruise of the 2011 season: Any and all assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. We will be sailing on her on May 8th and will gladly give you all an update. I'll take as many pics as you all want just give me a list of areas as I haven't sailed on the Veendam before. I'm also not familiar with the retreat/poolette that I hear people mentioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 27, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 27, 2011 We will be sailing on her on May 8th and will gladly give you all an update. I'll take as many pics as you all want just give me a list of areas as I haven't sailed on the Veendam before. I'm also not familiar with the retreat/poolette that I hear people mentioning. great!! looking for to your report and pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangapai Cruiser Posted April 27, 2011 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2011 According to cruise tracker the Veendam has not moved in 10 days Veendam did move but not far.Went into the drydock on Saturday night/sunday morning.Had been still in water till then. Poolette has been replaced with 4 or 5 spa pools.This information comes from our daughter who is working on the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zezzie Posted April 27, 2011 #9 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Veendam did move but not far.Went into the drydock on Saturday night/sunday morning.Had been still in water till then.Poolette has been replaced with 4 or 5 spa pools.This information comes from our daughter who is working on the ship spa pools? like hot tubs? interesting... Thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangapai Cruiser Posted April 27, 2011 #10 Share Posted April 27, 2011 spa pools? like hot tubs? interesting... Thanks for the update! Yes from what she told us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aim1 Posted April 27, 2011 #11 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Nothing more from me, the OH left Freeport on the Maasdam so no more pics of Veendam I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audrey Posted April 27, 2011 #12 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I will be cruising on her may 29 and I am sure by then we will know everything that they did in dry dock happy cruising to those who be cruising before us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyTerrier Posted April 27, 2011 #13 Share Posted April 27, 2011 This information comes from our daughter who is working on the ship Just curious - what does your daughter do on the Veendam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangapai Cruiser Posted April 28, 2011 #14 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just curious - what does your daughter do on the Veendam? She works in the gym as a personal trainer/fitness co-ordinater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 28, 2011 #15 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Veendam did move but not far.Went into the drydock on Saturday night/sunday morning.Had been still in water till then.Poolette has been replaced with 4 or 5 spa pools.This information comes from our daughter who is working on the ship so then -- a regular pool will not be put in place of the retreat? just spa pools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario Cruiser Posted April 28, 2011 #16 Share Posted April 28, 2011 She works in the gym as a personal trainer/fitness co-ordinater Does she have red hair? I was on the Veendam Mar 17th to April 15th and did the stretch exercises evey morning at 7am. Ontario Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreSailor Posted April 28, 2011 #17 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Anyone have any idea when the Veendam will be leaving Freeport for NYC? It would seem that would be at least a 2 day trip.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 28, 2011 #18 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Anyone have any idea when the Veendam will be leaving Freeport for NYC? It would seem that would be at least a 2 day trip.... The first bermuda cruise is sunday, may 1 -- so she has to be on the way -- i think -- on friday from freeport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJewel92 Posted April 28, 2011 #19 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wish HAL would post pictures on Facebook of the work being done on the Veendam as they did with the Maasdam. Perhpas they will when the Veendam's work is finished. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangapai Cruiser Posted April 28, 2011 #20 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Does she have red hair? I was on the Veendam Mar 17th to April 15th and did the stretch exercises evey morning at 7am.Ontario Cruiser Yes that is Broni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 28, 2011 #21 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Wish HAL would post pictures on Facebook of the work being done on the Veendam as they did with the Maasdam. Perhpas they will when the Veendam's work is finished. :o I just wish hal would post the pictures on their site in the 'blog' section some of us do not belong to facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreSailor Posted April 28, 2011 #22 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The first bermuda cruise is sunday, may 1 -- so she has to be on the way -- i think -- on friday from freeport Great minds think alike! I've checked on the marinetraffic.com website and the Veendam either has its AIS off or is out of range.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebelqueen Posted April 30, 2011 Author #23 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Check my other post. It looks like Veendam was delayed coming out of dry dock and the May 1st sailing is delayed by a day. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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