Published January 10, 2003. All images and text copyright Peter Knego (unless otherwise noted).

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ZUIDERDAM Tour: Accommodation

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ZUIDERDAM has nineteen categories of accommodation ranging from the opulent Penthouse Veranda Suites (PS) to standard insides (N). All cabins feature the following amenities: individual air-conditioning units for personalized climate control, dataports for e-mail and Internet access, sofa, minibar, double closet with full-length mirror, chest of drawers, safe, hairdryer, telephone with voicemail and computerized wake-up service, multichannel music system and color TV (with CNN Headline News, TNT programming, shore excursions, safety information, miscellaneous ship programming, and feature movies). Each stateroom contains artwork specially commissioned for the ZUIDERDAM and 24-hour room service, a bowl of fresh fruit, two daily ice replenishments, shoe shine service, a souvenir canvas tote bag, and evening turndown service with pillow chocolates are included in the price. Institute Swiss all-natural bath products, including chamomile shampoo, comfrey facial soap, ginseng bath soap, and ginseng hydrating lotion are provided and an eight page satellite edition of the New York Times is delivered by 8:00 AM every day.

PS7046 is located on port Rotterdam Deck. Its sitting area is shown, facing forward. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

PS7046 bedroom facing aft/port. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

 

Left: PS7046 deluxe bathroom. Right: PS7046 balcony facing aft. Photos and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

Of the ZUIDERDAM's 924 staterooms, 67% feature verandahs. There is one Penthouse Verandah Suite located on either side of Rotterdam Deck a few cabins aft of the forward passenger stairtower. They total 1,318 square feet, 318 of which are dedicated to the verandahs (which feature a private dining area and hot tubs). A large living room (with sofa bed for two), separate bedroom (with king sized bed), dining room, kitchen (VCR, microwave, refrigerator), walk-in closet, large bathroom (with separate shower, twin sinks and whirlpool tub), and separate guest's toilet occupy the remaining 1,000 square feet. Those staying in Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah categories have exclusive access to the concierge lounge (Neptune Lounge) on Rotterdam Deck.

Deluxe Verandah cabin S7067, facing starboard/aft. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

S7607 balcony, facing aft. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

S7607 bathroom. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

S4185 is located in the starboard corner of aft Upper Promenade Deck, and is shown facing aft. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

S4185 has an extremely large L-shaped verandah, shown facing port. It also stretches forward along the suite's starboard side. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

There are 60 Deluxe Verandah Suites (category S) comprising the next highest grade of accommodation. Measuring between 510 to 700 square feet, their verandahs are at least 130 square feet (in the midships Rotterdam and Upper Verandah Deck blocks) or much larger in the aft corners of Navigation, Rotterdam, Upper Verandah, Verandah, and Upper Promenade level.

Cabin SS6087, facing starboard. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

Cabin SS6087 w/c. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

The third highest accommodation category, Superior Verandah Suites (SS) total 100. They each contain 100 square foot balconies within their total measurement of 398 square feet. Category SS cabins are located on Navigation, Upper Verandah, and Verandah levels.

Deluxe Verandah Outside cabin 6091 facing starboard. A category AA, it is configured with two twin beds. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

The balcony of a Deluxe Verandah Outside cabin. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

Cabin 4179 facing aft. It is a Category A configured with a queen-sized bed. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

A standard modular w/c unit with shower and tub combination, as seen in Category BB cabin 5098. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

There are 461 Deluxe Verandah Outside cabins, comprising the greatest number of staterooms on ZUIDERDAM, including categories A, AA, B, and BB. These offer two lower beds convertible to one queen, bath and shower or bath tub with shower, sitting area, private verandah, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Cabin 1081 facing starboard. This is a handicap-accessible Category C. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

Cabin 1081 w/c, specially fitted to accommodate wheelchairs with large curtained shower area. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

Category F cabin 4089, with twin bed arrangement, facing starboard (also with handicap access features and w/c). Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

There are 165 standard outside cabins on ZUIDERDAM measuring 185 square feet, ranging from Category C to Category H. Category G cabins have partially obstructed views and Category H cabins have fully obstructed views. All have two lower beds convertible to one queen, bathtub and shower.

There are 28 handicap-accessible staterooms in a full range of categories.

Category J cabin 7029, facing starboard. Photo and copyright Peter Knego 2002.

ZUIDERDAM also has 136 standard inside cabins measuring 170 -- 200 square feet, ranging from Category I (large) to Category N (standard). These offer two lower beds convertible to one queen, and a shower.

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With special thanks to: Rose Abello, Martin Cox, Frans Dingemans, Erik Elvejord, Michael J. Masino, Courtney McKenzie

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