sail7seas Posted April 6, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Can anyone who has been on Veendam recently confirm they are not playing loud music/films at Retreat during the days? Is it possible to sit out at the stern, read a book or have a quiet chat and not be blasted with loud music? Thanks. It makes a big difference to us. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted April 6, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2013 When we were on her last May to and from Bermuda, it was not working..I have no idea if they've fixed that problem. I had the impression they didn't intend to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 6, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thank you, Sheila. That's good news. :) I hope someone who has been on Veendam in the last month or two can confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsby Posted April 6, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I had the impression they didn't intend to fix it. Wow....I must be getting really dotty.....didn't realize the Veendam had a jumbo screen....I sure wouldn't want it fixed.... Do any of the other HAL ships have a jumbo screen....we are looking at the Volendam for an Alaska cruise....?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted April 6, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Sail, there was nothing ever playing on the screen when I was aboard in January, but there was something akin to "music" playing over the radio system. I moved to Lower Promenade whenever the deck chairs were set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted April 6, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Do any of the other HAL ships have a jumbo screen....we are looking at the Volendam for an Alaska cruise....?? You're safe on the Volendam. It's only the Veendam and the Rotterdam that have The Retreat area out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsby Posted April 6, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 6, 2013 You're safe on the Volendam. It's only the Veendam and the Rotterdam that have The Retreat area out there. Thanks.... We are thinking of trying an oceanview.....and a peaceful deck area will be important...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monina01 Posted April 6, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I was wondering about that thing...I spent quite alot of time out on deck and only saw it on once. And it was doing nothing, there were some stripes on it. It was only on for about half an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 6, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Wasn't working in January. Like any ship, music can be broadcast on the speakers. Have sailed the Rotterdam and Veendam with the Retreat changes. I have to say I prefer the Sea View Pool areas they replaced but The Retreat sure isn't a deal breaker with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 6, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted April 6, 2013 It is a deal breaker for DH. He likes pool sitting but he wouldn't like blaring loud noise in the area.. Thanks, everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 6, 2013 #11 Share Posted April 6, 2013 It is a deal breaker for DH. He likes pool sitting but he wouldn't like blaring loud noise in the area.. Thanks, everyone. My point was the large screen whether working or not does not mean there would be no piped in music which albeit can be to loud at times on any Hal ship. On the Rotterdam the screen was working and the volume was not overbearing. I have witnessed on a couple of occasions, where the majority around the pool thought the music was too loud and requested the volume be turned down and it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted April 7, 2013 #12 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Judy, the Veendam retreat area does not have a pool if your DH likes to swim. There are chairs and loungers around. When we were on in June, there was no music on, but you have answers from people who were on more recently, in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted April 7, 2013 #13 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The Retreat on the Veendam became my retreat in January during the Antarctica scenic cruising days. It was usually out of the wind and I think the hot water warmed the air a bit. I am not able to stand for any length of time so I would sit on a bench near the hot tub. From there I had a wonderful view of both sides and the stern and took many photos. As others have mentioned, there were no movies or loud music, only the pizza kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 7, 2013 Author #14 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Judy, the Veendam retreat area does not have a pool if your DH likes to swim. There are chairs and loungers around. When we were on in June, there was no music on, but you have answers from people who were on more recently, in January. Thanks, Carol. Yes, we know the mess they made of Veendam's aft by removing the pool. DH doesn't swim in ship's pools but he does like sitting out by them. He knows to not expect an aft pool on Veendam. Sadly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted April 7, 2013 #15 Share Posted April 7, 2013 a picture is worth 1000 words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted April 7, 2013 #16 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Here's another picture. There are loungers. If there's no music, you'll be OK. But, as has been posted, they could play it on the loud speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 7, 2013 #17 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Here's another picture. There are loungers. If there's no music, you'll be OK. But, as has been posted, they could play it on the loud speakers. This picture is of the original retreat concept of which still in place on the MS Rotterdam it is not how the MS Veendam looks today. The Veendam has had another renovation with two hot tubs and a small "poolette" which is not large but you can still jump in and cool off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted April 7, 2013 #18 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Wow....I must be getting really dotty.....didn't realize the Veendam had a jumbo screen....I sure wouldn't want it fixed.... Do any of the other HAL ships have a jumbo screen....we are looking at the Volendam for an Alaska cruise....?? The Rotterdam has one but the Volendam does NOT have one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted April 7, 2013 #19 Share Posted April 7, 2013 This picture is of the original retreat concept of which still in place on the MS Rotterdam it is not how the MS Veendam looks today. The Veendam has had another renovation with two hot tubs and a small "poolette" which is not large but you can still jump in and cool off. Did HAL redo this deck again? I thought that in place of the poolette that replaced the seaview pool that HAL had put in four hot/cool/warm tubs but no poolette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 7, 2013 Author #20 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Here's another picture. There are loungers. If there's no music, you'll be OK. But, as has been posted, they could play it on the loud speakers. That was Refit Part I but there's a re-do. Now it is a series of hot tubs and I understand they are too tall and block the view. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 7, 2013 Author #21 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Did HAL redo this deck again? I thought that in place of the poolette that replaced the seaview pool that HAL had put in four hot/cool/warm tubs but no poolette. Yes. It's now hot tubs without poolette. Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted April 7, 2013 #22 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Here's another picture. There are loungers. If there's no music, you'll be OK. But, as has been posted, they could play it on the loud speakers. Carol...that is the original re-fit on the Veendam. It's been re-done again since that one...a 2nd re-fit. That is NOT the retreat we had in May...so not the Retreat you had in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted April 7, 2013 #23 Share Posted April 7, 2013 This photo was taken in January 2013 of the Retreat. Perhaps it didn't show up on my recent post? The photo is taken from near the Lido, toward the stern, but at a slight angle toward the port side. I'll see if I can find some other views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 7, 2013 Author #24 Share Posted April 7, 2013 See that jumbo screen in the photo? That is what makes me nervous. I can put up with the mess of the hot tubs if it's a pretty day to sit and enjoy the weather but not if they get that thing running. Wrecks the best outdoor spot on the "S" ship, IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted April 7, 2013 #25 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Sails, why don't you just cruise on your beloved Maasdam, a known quanity rather then take a chance on the Veendam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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