Veendam 548...our impressions

I appreciated information given here about the sideways staterooms on the Veendam. Based on this research I booked 548 for our just completed 7 day cruise to Bermuda. I want to share my opinion.

Of course the cabin is very large. We asked the future cruise consultant about it and he said it was 230 square feet. I assume that is correct.

There was some noise early in the mornings from the work area nearby but it was not that bothersome. There was no noise from people around the laundromat. There was some from other passengers walking and talking near the elevators, but it was not that much of a problem. The most annoying noise occurred from 10 pm to midnight the last night of the cruise when the stewards were handling luggage.

Privacy in the room could be a problem for some. The bathroom opens directly into the stateroom but my husband and I just closed the door. I did place two battery operated tea lights by the sink which helped us use the bathroom in the middle of the night without turning on the light.

We were careful not to open the door to the hallway if we were not presentable.

We were aware of the issues with this stateroom before booking it and did not have any surprises. I will happily book this stateroom in the future.

Happy you liked the cabin. That configuration is my favorite. The proximity to the elevator isn't bad, either.

My husband and I had this stateroom a few years ago on Veendam to Bermuda, and we called it our 'inside suite'. Without a doubt, the largest inside stateroom we'd ever had, and we wouldn't hesitate to book it again.

Thank you for the information.

Glad you enjoyed the sideways cabin.

Glad you enjoyed your cabin.

Thanks for the information.