Size of room safes on Veendam???

[bizzwriter]

Anyone know how large the room safes are on the Veendam? I asked the HAL folks by phone and was told 21cm x 21cm x35cm (approx 8" x 8" x 14").

 

Really??? This seems VERY small to me -- no way my laptop would fit.

 

Please advise -- I need to bring my laptop! Thanks!

[jtl513]

Anything larger than about a 10" netbook will not fit. The door opening is 10" by 6.75", and it is 8" deep, so a netbook or tablet can be angled in.

 

You can make a larger laptop slightly more secure by putting it in the locking top drawer of the nightstand, but I never bother unless there is some work scheduled to be done in the room by someone other than the regular stewards.

 

p.s. - welcome to Cruise Critic and the HAL forum! :)

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Edited December 19, 2013 by jtl513

[Krazy Kruizers]

The safes are small.

When I used to take a lap top, I just locked it in one of the carry-ons and stored it in the closet.

[sail7seas]

I have left my netbook on the counter in our cabin at least 25 cruises and never had an issue. I have a lock I could attach but have never bothered.

 

If you don't wish to do that, the advice about the lock drawer is a good idea or lock it in one of your suitcases and store it under your bed.

 

[sherilyn70]

I have never locked up a laptop when traveling. I keep it out both on cruises and in hotel rooms. I've never had any issues.

[catl331]

I've never had any issues.

There's always a first time! :) I'm not comfortable about leaving a computer unsecured in a hotel room where someone can steal it an leave the building in minutes. Edited December 19, 2013 by catl331

[bizzwriter]

Thanks for the FAST responses everyone! It sounds like I can bring with no worries (and a little common sense).

[sherilyn70]

There's always a first time! :) I'm not comfortable about leaving a computer unsecured in a hotel room where someone can steal it an leave the building in minutes.

 

Well that's what security on the laptop is for and insurance. I have everything on it backed up at home. Nothing is ever 100% safe. I could have my house broken into and it might get stolen as well.

[Shmoo here]

Anyone know how large the room safes are on the Veendam? I asked the HAL folks by phone and was told 21cm x 21cm x35cm (approx 8" x 8" x 14").

 

Really??? This seems VERY small to me -- no way my laptop would fit.

 

Please advise -- I need to bring my laptop! Thanks!

 

Anything larger than about a 10" netbook will not fit. The door opening is 10" by 6.75", and it is 8" deep, so a netbook or tablet can be angled in.

 

You can make a larger laptop slightly more secure by putting it in the locking top drawer of the nightstand, but I never bother unless there is some work scheduled to be done in the room by someone other than the regular stewards.

 

p.s. - welcome to Cruise Critic and the HAL forum! :)

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Our safe on the Veendam

 

[jtl513]

Our safe on the Veendam

Note that I gave the door opening size, not the inside width and height. If that door was hinged differently some laptops might fit by sloping them from rear-top to front-bottom.

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Edited December 19, 2013 by jtl513

[serendipity1499]

Anyone know how large the room safes are on the Veendam? I asked the HAL folks by phone and was told 21cm x 21cm x35cm (approx 8" x 8" x 14").

 

Really??? This seems VERY small to me -- no way my laptop would fit.

 

Please advise -- I need to bring my laptop! Thanks!

 

Agree the safes are small..Our 10 X 15 laptop would never fit in them. .Only cse it for my jewelry, passports & money..

 

Agree your best bet would be to lock it up in the bedside drawer, especially if you need it for work..

 

If the key is missing ask the Front Desk or Steward to get you a new key..

 

Enjoy your cruise..Betty

[serendipity1499]

Note that I gave the door opening size, not the inside width and height. If that door was hinged differently some laptops might fit by sloping them from rear-top to front-bottom.

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Great pics John!!

[jtl513]

Great pics John!!

Is Shmoo here named John too? :confused:

[Shmoo here]

Is Shmoo here named John too? :confused:

 

No. :D

[bizzwriter]

Thanks everyone for all the additional information! Looking forward to starting our vacation!

[Typhoon1]

The older ships have smaller safes.

 

The two Signatures have the largest and can easily accommodate a good size notebook.

[innlady1]

The older ships have smaller safes.

 

The two Signatures have the largest and can easily accommodate a good size notebook.

 

LOL...shows how much I pay attention....we've cruised on S class, Vista class, and most recently Signature class...and I never noticed a difference in size.

[Hlitner]

This topic makes me smile. When we travel with our laptop we never worry about putting it in a secure safe. Very few folks (especially cabin stewards) have any interest in stealing most laptops.... But when we have our iPad, then we always try to keep it locked-up in a safe. The Veendam safes are large enough for iPads and will probably hold 14-15 inch laptops. Not sure if a 17 inch would fit.....

 

Hank

[jtl513]

The Veendam safes ... will probably hold 14-15 inch laptops.

Definitely not. The diagonal of the opening is only 12 inches, and they are only 8 inches deep. A 10 inch netbook is about the limit. Edited December 20, 2013 by jtl513

[serendipity1499]

Is Shmoo here named John too? :confused:

 

No. :D

 

OOPS...Sorry about that.:o:o.Thought JTL posted the pic..

 

Shmoo..Sorry, to have made the mistake..They are great pics..:D

 

Betty

[Shmoo here]

OOPS...Sorry about that.:o:o.Thought JTL posted the pic..

 

Shmoo..Sorry, to have made the mistake..They are great pics..:D

 

Betty

 

No problem. :) Thanks

Edited December 20, 2013 by Shmoo here