Lido Deck
       
The Greenhouse Spa concept was originally established on the Vista Class of ships (beginning with Zuiderdam) and its success has lead to the extension of this concept throughout the fleet.

Services featured within the Greenhouse Spa include a hydrotherapy pool with therapeutic warm, sea water, heated ceramic lounges reminiscent of an opulent Turkish bath, private treatment rooms including those for couples, massage therapy by an exotic blend of cultures along with  exotic skin, body, hair, and nail treatments.

For guests who prefer a more rigorous routine to fitness, the Greenhouse Spa offers fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates, indoor cycling, and cardio circuit training.  Within the Veendam's gymnasium are treadmills, stationary bikes, stairsteppers, rowing machines, weights, and weight machines.

The exquisite products used in spa treatments and that are available in the staterooms can also be purchased at the Greenhouse Spa so that guests may enjoy such luxury upon their return home.
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Amidships on Lido Deck is the main pool and is trumpeted by 'Leaping Dolphins' by Susannah Holt from England.  These bottle-nose dolphins are made primarily of bronze and weigh nearly two tons.

The Lido Deck pool area also offers alternative dining options such as the Terrace Grill.  Here guests can enjoy hamburgers, tacos, fries, and other casual treats.
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The Lido Restaurant is Veendam's casual dining venue and serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style.

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The buffet is divided into sections making it easy for guests to get exactly what they would like.  Dessert, salad, and ice cream parlor stations are just a few example.  Guests may enjoy casual dinner in the early evening hours in the Lido Restaurant as an alternative to formal dining in the Rotterdam Dining Room.

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Located within the Lido Restaurant is the Canaletto Restaurant which serves classic Italian fare with tableside serve.  Service at Canaletto is available for dinner only.

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Located completely aft on Lido Deck is the Retreat, a resort style pool area.  The main focus of the pool experience is a shallow area with with lounge chairs where guests can relax and dip their feet into the water.  Fixed benches provide another location for guests to indulge in the refreshing water.

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The Retreat's pool is divided into three main sections separated by low, curving walls running the length of the pool.   A hot tub is featured at the aft end of the pool.

Located on the port side of the Retreat is Slice, serving up pizzas, whole pies, and slices to order.  Guests may dine al fresco beneath a sunscreen.

A bandstand for live music provides guest entertainment at the Retreat.  Also featured here is an LED screen with sound system for videos to be played by day and movies by evening.

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