Thread: HAL offers Private Cabanas on the Eurodam

Private Cabanas Offered on Holland America Line's ms Eurodam



Guests luxuriate in spa-like setting


SEATTLE, May 7 -- Guests on Holland America Line's new ms
Eurodam who want to enjoy the outdoors in the comfort of their own private
haven will delight in the cabanas on the Observation and Lido decks of the
company's first Signature-class ship.

The airy, tented cabanas are located on Observation Deck in an area
called the Retreat and around the mid-ship pool on Lido Deck. Furnished
with modern woven chaises, ottomans and upholstered settees, all cabanas
come stocked with bathrobes and plush towels, handheld fans, an Evian spray
mister and iPods(TM) preloaded with great music. Chilled waters are
available and guests can look forward to iced fruit skewers in mid-morning
and frozen grapes, chocolate-covered strawberries and a glass of champagne
in the afternoon.

The Retreat

The 14 cabanas in the Retreat offer guests a spa-like private area
where they can relax and recharge surrounded by healthy refreshments and
luxurious leisure amenities. Fresh fruit, salads, wraps and juices are
available at the Retreat, with light breakfast options offered as well.

Lido Cabanas

Eight cabanas around the Lido pool offer a private respite in a lively
area of the ship. Lunch at the Lido cabanas will be served upon request
from a menu of poolside favorites from the Terrace Grill or Lido
Restaurant.

Discounted select services from the Greenhouse Spa and Salon are
available on port days to guests who book the cabanas. The cabanas may be
rented for the day or for an entire cruise. The Retreat cabanas are $45 on
port days and $75 on sea days, while the Lido cabanas are $30 and $50
respectively.

The 2,104-guest Eurodam debuts this summer with European inaugural
festivities, including a July 1 naming ceremony in Rotterdam with Her
Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, followed by a maiden voyage in
the Baltic region. The ship will offer its first trans-Atlantic cruise and
sail Canada/New England in the fall, followed by Caribbean itineraries the
remainder of 2008.

I wonder how popular these will be? Kinda pricey, don't you think?

They are very pricey - JMO - especially on sea days.

Hopefully since LuLu will be the first to sail on her on this site she will be able to report on these new cabanas.

Rent one for the whole cruise? Ouch, expensive!

If I was travelling with people who burn easily, especially children, I would consider this. We tend not to sit by the pool, but this is good for people who love to.

Originally Posted by Krazy Kruizers

They are very pricey - JMO - especially on sea days.

Hopefully since LuLu will be the first to sail on her on this site she will be able to report on these new cabanas.

Certainly, I'll be happy to "nose around" and report back on both The Retreat and The Lido Cabanas!

Just wonderning how popular either would be on a NE/Canada cruise?

If we were on a Caribbean cruise, I'd love to and probably would actually try The Lido Cabanas (around more activity) on an At Sea day. When you come down to it, it's certainly no more than we almost always pay for shore excursions....

Any thoughts on doing this on a NE/Canada Cruise?

I don't see any problem renting one on a Canada/New England cruise.

The on-ship Cabanas are being built.

I suspect that this latest attempt at on board "up sell" will further marginalize the average cruise passanger who books expecting a complete experience only to realize that if you want better food etc you have to pay an additional premium. Why not just go back to selling 1st, 2nd and 3rd class tickets and provide corresponding amenities or lack thereof.