Holland America’s ship Zaandam lately underwent a two-week dry dock within the Bahamas, the place she obtained a number of public space upgrades.
The renovations embrace expansions to the ship’s library and exercise areas; upgrades to the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, Photo Gallery, and Photo Studio; and refurbishments to the Neptune Lounge.
Infrared sauna (Photo courtesy of Holland America)
Spa and Fitness Center
The Greenhouse Spa & Salon obtained main updates through the dry dock. The thermal suite was fully rebuilt to incorporate a brand new infrared sauna, Caldarium steam room, and experiential rain bathe. In addition, the spa’s rest lounge now has new seating and a brand new beverage counter.
In the salon, there are new, customized manicure stations and pedicure chairs, in addition to new salon chairs and shampoo wash basins. Updates additionally included making the spa and salon areas extra accessible for company with disabilities.
Salon (Photo courtesy of Holland America)
The ship’s Fitness Center obtained a brand new customized storage space, new loos, and modernized finishes.
Library and Activity Areas
Zaandam‘s library was fully refurbished with a brand new, fashionable design and now has an up to date guide assortment for company to borrow throughout their cruise.
(Photo courtesy of Holland America)
Several exercise areas throughout the ship additionally obtained enhancements. Explorations Café was reworked right into a multi-use area full with new puzzle and video games tables. A brand new Art Studio was added on board, offering a devoted area for company to get artistic. The Art Studio will host the ship’s artwork & craft programming, together with water coloring, portray, origami, crochet, and different lessons.
Art Studio (Photo courtesy of Holland America)
Photo Studio and Gallery
The ship’s Photo Studio and Photo Gallery additionally obtained updates through the dry dock. A brand new Signature Studio was added, permitting company to have customized, personal picture classes and personal picture viewings.
The Photo Gallery was refurbished with new picture show areas the place company can view conventional prints, in addition to a high-tech facial recognition digital picture system. Guests can now log into their account and see their photos digitally, which is able to seem via this know-how.
Photo Studio (Photo courtesy of Holland America)
Neptune Lounge
Parts of Zaandam‘s Neptune Lounge, a non-public area for Neptune and Pinnacle suite company, obtained new flooring, and upgrades had been made to the meals catering space, the concierge desk, and the seating. The lounge additionally includes a bigger TV for higher viewing.
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