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Handicapped (HC) Staterooms
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Last Edited September 2, 2010
Handicapped Staterooms Photos & Info added 9-02-2010
Video Pages Added December 3, 2009

ms PRINSENDAM

Passenger capacity:  835   Crew members:  470

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Designed to explore the remote corners of the world in elegance and style, the ms Prinsendam is Holland America Line's most intimate ship. Accommodating just 793 passengers, she gives guests the feel of a classic yacht with the spaciousness of a cruise ship. The ms Prinsendam offers many cozy areas in which to find your favorite spot, most of her staterooms feature commanding ocean views and many have private verandahs.

The ms Prinsendam, or "Princes" ship, is truly a classic ship worthy of her name.

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Staterooms: F 420, F 423, F 426, F 429, I 225 & I 226 are wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower, beds DO NOT convert & DO NOT have walk-in closets.
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Staterooms: AB 200 & AB 201 are wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower & DO NOT have walk-in closets.
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Staterooms: SS 038, SS 039 are wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower only & have walk-in closets.
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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 
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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.
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All information is subject to change.
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Interior Staterooms †
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Standard Interior Staterooms
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Category: I 225 & I 226
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2 lower beds that DO NOT convert to 1 king size bed, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower & DO NOT have walk-in closets.
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† This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service.
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Approximately 128-138 sq. ft.
Large Ocean View Staterooms †
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Full Ocean View Staterooms
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Category: F 420, F 423, F 426 & F 429
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2 lower beds that DO NOT convert to 1 king size bed, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower & DO NOT have walk-in closets.
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† This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service.
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Approximately 181-191 sq. ft.
Verandah Staterooms †
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Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms
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Category: AB 200 & AB 201
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2 lower beds convertible to 1 king size bed, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower & DO NOT have walk-in closets, sitting area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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† This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service.
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Approximately 179-238 sq. ft. including verandah.
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Superior Verandah  Suite Staterooms ††
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Category: SS 038 & SS 039
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2 lower beds convertible to 1 king size bed, walk-in closet, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower, sitting area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available.
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† This Category DOES NOT qualify for the Neptune Lounge Access.
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Approximately 362 sq. ft. with verandah.
Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms
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Category: No Handicapped (HC) Staterooms in this Category
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2 lower beds convertible to 1 king size bed, walk-in closet, , sitting area, 1 sofa bed, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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**  A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. 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.
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Approximately 488 sq. ft. with verandah.
Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms
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Category: PS 008 "The Titus Suite"
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Stateroom with 1 king-size bed, walk-in closet, bath with ocean-view whirlpool tub, shower, living room, dining area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor to ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access). One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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**  A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. 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.
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Unknown at this time if the Penthouse Verandah Suite Stateroom is wheelchair accessible at this time, though I would assume that it is.
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Approximately 724 sq. ft. with verandah.
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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...)
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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! 
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To make the pages less graphic intensive, I've divided the ship photos into 3 separate pages, the 1st is the Staterooms themselves, the 2nd is Miscellaneous photos of Public Areas around the ship and the 3rd is the Handicapped (HC) Staterooms on the Prinsendam. The links to the other pages are at the bottom of this page. 
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DECK 5 - DOLPHIN DECK
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Staterooms 400–511
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OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS †
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Full Ocean View Staterooms
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"F 420", "F 423", "F 426" & "F 429" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower & DO NOT have walk-in closets. Approximately 181-191 sq. ft.
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† This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service.
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Large Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities:
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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 showerheads. 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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INTERIOR STATEROOMS †
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Standard Interior Staterooms
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"I 225" & "I 226" are Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds that do not convert to 1 king bed, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower only, & DO NOT have walk-in closets. Approximately 128-138 sq. ft.
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† This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service.
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Standard Interior Staterooms include the following amenities:
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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 showerheads. 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.
Deck 5 Layout
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NO HANDICAP/WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE STATEROOMS ON DECK 6 OR DECK 7
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DECK 8 - PROMENADE DECK
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Staterooms 200-234
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VERANDAH STATEROOMS †
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"AB 200" & "AB 201" are Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower & DO NOT have walk-in closets, sitting area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 179-238 sq. ft. including verandah.
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Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms include the following amenities:
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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 showerheads. 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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Standard Interior Staterooms
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"I 225" & "I 226" are Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds that DO NOT convert to 1 king-size bed, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower & DO NOT have walk-in closets. Approximately 128-138 sq. ft.
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† This Category DOES NOT qualify for either the Neptune Lounge Access or the One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service.
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Standard and Single Interior Staterooms include the following amenities:
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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 showerheads. 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.
Deck 8 Layout
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Staterooms 022–069
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"SS 038" & "SS 039" are Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, walk-in closet, wheelchair accessible bathrooms with shower, sitting area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service Approximately 362 sq. ft. including verandah.
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Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities:
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Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens. Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerhead. 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer. 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. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Personalized cruise stationery. Oversized bath towels. One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. Complimentary DVD library. One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service is available.
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DECK 12 - SPORTS DECK
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Staterooms 001–009
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PENTHOUSE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS
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"PS 008 - The Titus Suite" is a Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms: Stateroom with 1 king-size bed, walk-in closet, bath with oceanview whirlpool tub, shower, living room, dining area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.  (Neptune Lounge Access.) One Touch 24 hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. Approximately 724 sq. ft. including verandah.
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Penthouse 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 showerheads. 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. Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. 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. High tea service in suite on request. A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length.  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.
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(IRL_Joanie's Note: The following is from Captain Albert's Blog:  "PS 008, is called the Titus Suite. If you look through the old brochures from Royal Viking and Seabourn you can see that this cabin was called the Owners Suite. That more or less ties in with the reason that it is called the Titus Suite.

Mr. Warren Titus was the man who conceived the concept of luxury cruising and who founded Royal Viking Line. He connected with three Norwegian ship-owners, who each contributed money to fund one ship and thus the Royal Viking Sea, Sky and Star were built. Mr. Titus was also the President of RVL. When in 1986 NCL with Knut Kloster as its owner bought Royal Viking, money became available to build the Royal Viking Sun, now the Prinsendam. Shortly after, Mr. Titus was asked to start up a new company which was called Seabourn Cruise Lines, again specializing in cruises in the luxury segment. Other upscale companies such as Sea Goddess (now Sea dream) and Crystal Cruises are based on the cruise model that he came up with first and what he called Royal Viking Line.

Without Mr. Titus there would not have been a Royal Viking Line and thus not a Prinsendam. He passed away in July 2009 at the age of 94 and I personally find it very fitting to have this great man remembered by naming the Owners Cabin on board the Prinsendam after him.")
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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. Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. 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. High tea service in suite on request. A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. 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.

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To make the pages less graphic intensive, I've divided the ship photos into 3 separate pages, the 1st is the Staterooms themselves, the 2nd is Miscellaneous photos of Public Areas around the ship and the 3rd is the Handicapped (HC) Staterooms on the Prinsendam. Click on the links below to see more photos of the Prinsendam.
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PAGE 1 - NON HANDICAPPED (HC) STATEROOMS ON THE PRINSENDAM
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PAGE 2 - MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOS FROM THE PRINSENDAM
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HANDICAPPED INFORMATION
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