What’s it like to have an “obstructed” verandah? We had the chance to find out when we sailed on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam cruise ship in February.
We sailed in verandah stateroom #4079, which is a category VH. When you check out the Nieuw Statedam deck plan, you will notice a triangle symbol by these verandahs with a “partially obstructed view” footnote.
This is what you see when you open the door and walk into verandah stateroom #4079 with its partially obstructed view. You see a lifeboat but you can also see the water and land past the lifeboat.
Because of their partially obstructed views, the Category VH verandahs are the least expensive verandahs on both the Nieuw Statendam and its sister ship the Koningsdam. For a comparison, check out the view from Category V Verandah Stateroom #5072. It’s located one deck higher and is one of the most expensive vernadah staterooms on these Pinnacle class ships.
If you don’t mind the view, these category VH cabins are a deal. Most of them are located mid-ship on Deck 4, the Beethoven deck, which is an easy walk down to Deck 3 where the Dutch Cafe and Front Desk are located, as well as the upper levels of the Main Dining Room, the Queen’s Lounge and the Showroom at Sea. You’ll also find the casino, shops, and the wrap-around promenade on Deck 3.
This is the view of cabin 4079 looking back towards the entry door. There’s ample storage in the closets and drawer.
Notice the sofa, coffee table and overhead storage in cabin 4079. Another feature we love: the electrical plugs and USB ports on each side of the bed for charging of smartphones and other devices.
The compact bathroom has a large, well-lit mirror, undersink storage and an angled toilet.
The double-sized, glassed-in shower has a adjustable shower head, something tall people like us appreciate.
Bottom Line on Obstructed Verandah Stateroom #4079 on the Nieuw Statendam
We enjoyed our stay in stateroom #4079. We liked the cabin’s midship location and easy walk down to the dining and entertainment amenities on decks 2 and 3. Since we were sailing in the Caribbean for this cruise, the obstructed view from the verandah was not an issue.
If you want a mid-ship verandah at a good value, and don’t mind looking over a life-boat, a category VH verandah stateroom is a good choice for you.
However, if you do care about the view while sitting on you balcony, such as sailing in Alaska’s inside passage or in Norway’s fjords, this might not be the best choice for you.
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