Oosterdam Casino Expanded, Crow’s Nest Transformed During Recent Dry Dock

Holland America’s ship Oosterdam has emerged from dry dock with a variety of upgrades and enhancements. The vessel spent the final two weeks in dry dock within the Bahamas, and is now en route from Fort Lauderdale to Europe for the summer time season.

Inside design and technical updates

Throughout Oosterdam‘s dry dock, round 215,000 sq. ft of latest carpet was put in in all suites, balcony staterooms, and varied public areas. Choose stateroom bogs acquired full renovations, and several other balcony cabins have new deck furnishings.

Rolling Stone Lounge was absolutely upgraded with an enhanced bar and new carpet, furnishings, LED lighting, and flooring. The Lido Market buffet acquired a considerable refresh with new tiles and counter tops, and each Lido Market and Canaletto now have new seating upholstery.

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The Sea View aft pool consists of new spa sizzling tubs surrounded by recent teak decking, and each the Sea View and Lido swimming pools acquired new resin coating.

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Refreshed Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Oosterdam‘s spa and salon underwent intensive enhancements, together with a brand new co-ed sauna and a brand new couple’s therapeutic massage remedy room. The Thermal Suite was rebuilt with a brand new Laconium thermal room, steam room, and experiential rain bathe. The Leisure Lounge was refreshed with a brand new beverage counter and up to date lounge seating structure.

The Salon was expanded with new manicure stations and state-of-the-art pedicure chairs. Work additionally was accomplished throughout dry dock to make the spa and salon areas extra accessible for friends with disabilities.

The Health Middle additionally acquired upgrades in the best way of latest flooring and new fitness center gear.

Crow’s Nest transformation

The Crow’s Nest additionally underwent a change, turning into what Holland America says is an “elevated hub of creativeness and enjoyable.” Company will take pleasure in a refreshed Arts Studio that hosts arts and crafts courses, a devoted Video games Room space, and a comfortable Puzzle Space.

The area consists of new furnishings for every space, a board recreation show case, and up to date signage to information passengers by means of the redesigned Crow’s Nest.

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New search for the Neptune Lounge

Suite friends with entry to the unique Neptune Lounge will take pleasure in updates together with new carpets, drapes, and lighting fixtures, together with trendy eating and lounge furnishings. The catering space has been renovated and there’s a brand new concierge desk.

On line casino growth

One other vital challenge throughout Oosterdam‘s dry dock was the growth of the on line casino. The previous Gallery Bar is now a part of the on line casino flooring, that includes 34 new slot machines and a digital desk recreation.

Enhanced photograph expertise

The Picture Studio and Picture Gallery have been enhanced with new carpet, signage, and lighting for personal photograph periods. The refurbished Picture Gallery now consists of show areas and a facial recognition digital photograph system for friends to view their photographs by means of their account.

New Effy Lounge and retail store

A brand new Effy Lounge and retail store have been put in on Oosterdam. Effy changed a small movie show with a singular buying expertise. The Effy Lounge and retail store characteristic two distinct areas for friends to discover. Earlier than getting into the shop, friends are welcomed into a cushty lounge the place they’ll meet with an Effy jewellery affiliate to start their buying journey. There, they’ll take pleasure in a drink whereas looking for the right piece.

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The store itself mirrors the feel and appear of Effy’s flagship retailer on Fifth Avenue in New York Metropolis.

Oosterdam Schedule

Oosterdam will spend the following seven months crusing across the Mediterranean, visiting ports in Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and extra earlier than crossing the Atlantic Ocean in November, returning to South America and Antarctica.

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