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Handicapped Staterooms Photos & Info Last Edited January 29, 2012
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Staterooms: N 1011, N 1012, J 1074, C 1081, C 1082, D 1100, VD 4051, VD 4052, H 4089, H 4090, VD 4131, VD 4132, VF 5051, VF 5054, VF 5137, VF 5140, VA 6003, VA 6004, VB 6049, SY 6108, VA 8031, VA 8032 & I 8037 are wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only staterooms. [ Staterooms: SS 8068, SC 6164, SC 6175, SY 5001 & SY 5002 are wheelchair accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower. Staterooms. [ We hope that this information being in one place can help those that need the information for having a wonderful cruise on board a Holland America Line ship. From finding a  Handicapped Stateroom, deciding if they are adequate, whether or not furniture might have to be moved around or even completely removed by a Stateroom Attendant. And for those who were placed in a Handicapped Stateroom via a GUARANTEE booking, whether or not the room will cause any differences to you that matters (for example the lack of a couch might be an issue to some when it comes to eating. It's little things such as these which will make your cruise so much better:-) We are also including what we feel is important information for the handicapped cruiser and those cruising with them. (See Handicapped Information link at the bottom of this page) This is a combined work by Cruise Critic Members!! It was originally suggested by Cruise Critic Member: ariawoman [ Important Note from HAL: Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols within the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions below. [ All information is subject to change. [  [ Interior Staterooms† [ [ Large Interior Staterooms [ [ Category: I 8037 & J 1074 wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only staterooms. [ [ Standard  Interior Staterooms [ [ Category: N 1011 & N 1012 wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only staterooms. [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ [ * This category available in both Large & Standard. Please use stateroom number on deck plan to verify view. [ [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service or the Neptune Lounge Access. [ [ [ [ [ [ Approximately 170-200 sq. ft. Large Ocean View Staterooms† [ [ Full Ocean View Staterooms [ [ Category: C 1081, C 1082 & D 1100 wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only staterooms. [ [ Fully Obstructed Ocean View Staterooms [ [ Category: H 4089 & H 4090 wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only staterooms. [ [ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only.  [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ [ ** This category has more than one view type. Please use stateroom number on deck plan to verify view. [ [ *** Staterooms with a shower only. [ [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service or the Neptune Lounge Access. [ [ Approximately 185 sq. ft. Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms † [ [ Category: VD 4051, VD 4052, VD 4131, VD 4132, VF 5051, VF 5054, VF 5137, VF 5140, VA 6003, VA 6004, VB 6049, VA 8031 & VA 8032 wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only staterooms. [ [ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service or the Neptune Lounge Access. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ Approximately 254 sq. ft. with verandah. [ [ Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms†† [ [ Category: SS 8068, SY 5001 & SY 5002 wheelchair accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower. Staterooms. [ [ SY 6108 wheelchair accessible, roll-in shower only staterooms. [ [ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling window. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available. [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ [ †† This Category DOES NOT qualify for the Neptune Lounge Access. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ Approximately 398 sq. ft. with verandah. Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms [ [ Category: SC 6164 & SC 6175 wheelchair accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower. Staterooms. [ [ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access). One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Oversized Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player with Complimentary DVD library. Fresh flowers. [ Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hot and/or cold Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request in your suite. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only in the Pinnacle Grill. High tea service in suite on request.  [ Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.  (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.) The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests. [ [ *** A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length.  [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ Approximately 510-700 sq. ft. with verandah. Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms [ [ Category: PS 7045 & PS 7046 [ [ Unknown at this time if the Penthouse Verandah Suite Stateroom is wheelchair accessible, though I would assume that it is. [ [ One bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access). One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Oversized Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player with Complimentary DVD library. Fresh flowers. [ Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hot and/or cold Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request in your suite. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only in the Pinnacle Grill. High tea service in suite on request. [ Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.  (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.) The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests. [ [ *** A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length.  [ [ Approximately 1,318 sq. ft. with verandah. [ [ [ [ On Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam, Oosterdam, Prinsendam, Zuiderdam: Every single Stateroom has a cooler (HAL does not like to use the word refrigerator as they don't get as cool as some medicines that require "refrigeration" need... but they will get beverages cold...) [ On the rest of the HAL fleet (and note the above says NIEUW AMSTERDAM... NOT  Amsterdam ) If it has a verandah, it has a cooler!  [ IRL_Joanie's Note: The standard Verandah/Balcony is 6 ft. deep by 9 ft. wide. VA aft/stern Verandah/Balconys are deeper (how much depends on which deck, and Vista class (Noordam, Oosterdam, Westerdam & Zuiderdam) versus Signature class (Eurodam & Nieuw Amsterdam). VD are 7.5 ft. deep. VF and VE on Vista Class ships, Noordam, Oosterdam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam, Verandah deck are only 4.5 ft. deep. [ VA 4174, VA 4176, VA 4179 & VA 4181 Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms.  These VA AFT Staterooms are about 3 ft. longer than the other 2 Aft facing cabins (VB 4178 & VB 4183.) They are also about 6 inches wider. Does not sound like much but does help with the congestion around the end of the bed. Verandah/Balcony size is about 10 ft. X 10 ft., with a lounge chair, two deck chairs, a very small table and ottoman/footstool. The Deck 4 Aft VA's are all about 3 ft. longer inside than the side VA's, and the verandah/balconys are about 4 ft. deeper than the side VA's.  [ These sizes are most likely the same on all 4 Vista Class ships, Noordam, Oosterdam, Westerdam & Zuiderdam, though there may be slight differences in the sizes. [ As of this time I do not have information on the Verandah/Balcony sizes of the PS or SY categories Staterooms. [ SA, SB & SC Stateroom Sizes NOT INCLUDING Verandah/Balcony: [ These sizes are most likely the same on all 4 Vista Class ships, Noordam, Oosterdam, Westerdam & Zuiderdam, though there may be slight differences in the sizes. [ The stern Verandah/Balconys on the Noordam are different from the other three Vistas. Deck 4 verandah/balconys are larger and more exposed, and the Deck 5 ones are completely covered. The Oosterdam and Westerdam are like this. The Noordam stern is evenly sloped, so that Deck 4 is not larger nor is Deck 5 covered any more than Deck  4, Deck 6, or Deck 7. Deck 8 has a lot of coverage on all four ships, but probably a little more so on the Noordam. [ These sizes are NOT INCLUDING the Verandah/Balconys, just the Interior of the staterooms themselves. [ Deck 4 SC 4180 & SC 4185  -  324 sq. ft. (Aft Wraparound) Deck 5 SC 5190 & SC 5191  -  365 sq. ft. (Aft Wraparound) Deck 6 SC 6166 & SC 6177  -  311 sq. ft. (Aft Wraparound) Deck 6 SC 6164 & SC 6175  -  311 sq. ft. (Aft Stateroom) Deck 6 SB 6084, SB 6086 & SB 6088  -  393 sq. ft. (Midship Port Side) Deck 6 SB 6093, SB 6095 & SB 6097  -  393 sq. ft. (Midship Starboard Side) Deck 7 SA 7047 & SA 7053  -  391 sq. ft. (Midship) Deck 7 SA 7048 & SA 7086  -  391 sq. ft. (Midship Port Side) Deck 7 SB 7088 & SB 7093  -  270 sq. ft. (Bend of Ship) Deck 7 SB 7142 & SB 7151  -  315 sq. ft. (Aft Wraparound) Deck 7 SA 7057 & SA 7091  -  391 sq. ft. (Midship Starboard Side) Deck 8 SB 8140 & SB 8147  -  300 sq. ft. (Aft Wraparound) [ My thanks to Cruise Critic Members: HNLGAL, TahoeTraveler, RustaRoo & jtl513

LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS † [ [ Full Ocean View Staterooms [ [ "C 1081", "C 1082" &"D 1100" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only. Approximately 185 sq. ft. [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service or the Neptune Lounge Access. [ Large Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ [ INTERIOR STATEROOMS † [ [ Large Interior Staterooms [ [ "J 1074" is a  Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only. Approximately 170-200 sq. ft. [ * This category available in both Large & Standard. Please use stateroom number on deck plan to verify view. [ [ Standard Interior Staterooms [ [ "N 1011" & "N 1012" are Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only. Approximately 170-200 sq. ft. [ * This category available in both Large & Standard. Please use stateroom number on deck plan to verify view. [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service or the Neptune Lounge Access. [ Large and Standard Interior Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

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Beware Main Level Cabins on Oosterdam: I just wanted to let everyone know to be careful when booking a cabin on the Main Level on the Oosterdam. We just got off the ship and had some noise issues with our cabin and others were expressing the same concerns. We booked room 1058 & 1064 so you can get an idea of the location.

The first issue was with the noise from the Queens Lounge. Prior to the refurb many of the dances would be held in the Crows Nest. With the Crows Nest becoming part of the Explorations Lounge the dancing has moved to the Queen's Lounge. The bands that were playing used a bass guitar that vibrated the beams above many of the rooms. This caused loud vibration sounds from 7 until around 11pm. The problem is that they can no longer have bands playing in the Crows nest away from everyone because they now have a library attached to it. This essentially renders the Crows nest unusable except as an extension of the library for reading. There are no other areas to handle bands so the Queen's Lounge is the only other place to do this. I think the only solution is to cancel the bands and dancing, but I don't think that is feasible.

The second issue was with what we think was a broken service elevator. A few times during the cruise there would be a very loud screeching noise and vibrating of the cabin. This happened at 5am the first night of the cruise, another time during the middle of the night on the 2nd or 3rd night, and twice at 11pm on the last night of the cruise. The last time this happened the front desk finally told the stewards to stop using that elevator.

The front desk was very apologetic for these issues and did everything they could to resolve them. Hopefully the elevator will be fixed soon to clear up the second issue. For the first issue, they are still working with the entertainment department to see what they can do, but it is an ongoing experiment.

I would still cruise HAL, but I would think twice about doing a cabin that is on the Main Level. Hopefully these issues will be resolved shortly. These cabins are really at a good location and are close to everything, they just have a noise issue.

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DELUXE VERANDAH OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS † [ [ "VD 4051", VD 4052", VD 4131" & "VD 4132" are Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 254 sq. ft. [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service. [ Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows.  Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. Oversized 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Personalized cruise stationery. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service. [ [ OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS † [ [ Obstructed Ocean View Staterooms [ "H 4089" & "H 4090" are Large Obstructed Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only. Approximately 185 sq. ft. [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service. ] Large Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

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SUPERIOR VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS †† [ [ "SY 5001" & "SY 5002" are Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available. Approximately 398 sq. ft. with verandah. [ †† This Category DOES NOT qualify for the Neptune Lounge Access. ] Superior Verandah Suites include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ [ DELUXE VERANDAH OCEANVIEW STATEROOMS † [ [ "VF 5051", "VF 5054", "VF 5137" & "VF 5140" are Deluxe Verandah Oceanview Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 254 sq. ft with verandah. [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service. [ Deluxe Verandah Oceanview Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows.  Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. Oversized 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Personalized cruise stationery. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

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This was our twelfth HAL cruise and absolutely our favorite cabin. Partly, of course, because we've never had one this large. I can just imagine a deluxe suite. Loved the location also. First cabin starboard (would have preferred port since we were sailing south) and having the window facing forward was a treat.

We had a great cruise. All of our handicap questions were answered. The bad weather encountered didn't put a damper on anything. We've been in worse.

(IRL_Joanie's Notes: The followimg was also sent for my info as I fly with portable Oxygen. I think this info will help others who also fly using portable O2: "I know you expressed concern about flying anymore. I don't know how much oxygen you are using. Dacey has been on 2 1/2 and I've put him on three now. Our home elevation in Prescott is very similar to yours in Albuquerque. We set the concentrator on 4 after boarding the plane and kept the oximeter handy during the flight. The only time he experienced any low reading was when he went to the bathroom w/o the oxygen (silly man). As long as he was quiet 4 did the job. We took our Respironics Ever-Go on the plane - smaller, lighter, and easier to handle than the Sequal. The good thing about the Ever-Go is the battery size. Much, much smaller than the Sequal. Runs on two batteries at a time - at 2 lpm together they will last 7/8 hours. Obviously we kept the setting down while on the ground. We had purchased a third battery when buying the Ever-Go, and for this trip rented a fourth. If you haven't done it, when you fly I would suggest you take an extension cord and a multi-plug power outlet cord in addition to your AC charging cords in your carry-ons. That way when you are at the airport waiting you can plug in and run on AC rather than your battery. Since so many people use the outlets for their laptops, you can usually get someone to share the outlet with the multi-plug and you have the extension cord if you aren't sitting close enough for your AC charging cords to reach. We did end up using the fourth battery a couple times. Having that extra battery gives you much more freedom with your time.

Anyway, we're home and pretty much rested by now. Raring to go again, we'll see............" Photos October 2010
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This is a Handicapped Stateroom with a perfect location on the ship. Nothing blocked our views of fore (front) and aft (rear) of ship. There is no tub in this room, it has a fold down seat for the shower to sit o, and it only had 1 sink. But perfectly located for access everywhere. Views from the Verandah were so awesome! Straight shots  with no obstructions. May 2008

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DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS [ [ "SC 6164" & "SC 6175" are Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. Approximately 510-700 sq. ft. with verandah. [ Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Oversized Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player with Complimentary DVD library. Fresh flowers. [ Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hot and/or cold Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request in your suite. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only in the Pinnacle Grill. High tea service in suite on request.  [ Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.  (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.) The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests. [ *** A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. [ [ SUPERIOR VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS †† [ [ "SY 6108" is a Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 398 sq. ft. with verandah. [ †† This Category DOES NOT qualify for Neptune Lounge Access.  [ Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ [ DELUXE VERANDAH OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS † [ [ "VA 6003", "VA 6004" & "VB 6049" are Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, sitting area, private verandah,  floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 254 sq. ft with verandah. [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service. [ Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows.  Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. Oversized 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Personalized cruise stationery. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

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PENTHOUSE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS [ [ "PS 7045" & "PS 7046"" are Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms: One bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. Approximately 1,318 sq. ft. with verandah. [ Unknown at this time if the Penthouse Verandah Suite Stateroom is wheelchair accessible, though I would assume that it is. [ Penthouse Verandah Suites include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Oversized Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player with Complimentary DVD library. Fresh flowers. [ Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hot and/or cold Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request in your suite. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only in the Pinnacle Grill. High tea service in suite on request. [ Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.  (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.) The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests. [ *** A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length.

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SUPERIOR VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS †† [ [ "SS 8068" is a Superior Verandah Suite Stateroom: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 398 sq. ft. with verandah. [ †† This Category DOES NOT qualify for Neptune Lounge Access.  [ Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ [ DELUXE VERANDAH OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS † [ [ "VA 8031" & "VA 8032" are Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 254 sq. ft. with verandah. [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service. [ Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows.  Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. Oversized 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Personalized cruise stationery. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. [ [ INTERIOR  STATEROOMS † [ [ Large Interior Staterooms [ [ "I 8037" is a Large Interior Stateroom: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, wheelchair bathroom accessible, shower only. Approximately 170-200 sq. ft. [ † This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service. [ Large Interior Staterooms include the following amenities: [ Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage shower heads. 5X magnifying make up mirrors and salon quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in stateroom beverages. Flat panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

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