Cabin Review

The accommodations on all HAL ships are reasonably spacious, and Statendam is no exception. The closets are noticeably larger than on many ships. The couch is full sized and comfortable. There is one side chair which fit under the desk and a coffee table, which apparently has a height adjustment we were never tempted to use. The walls are a light cream color with light brown wood trim, matching the drawers; which are more than adequate for our needs. The bathroom is a little small, but has a tub/shower. The towel racks are minimal, but adequate, and while there is limited shelving for toiletries, there is a shelf below the sink and we are able to stash everything we need for regular use. The verandah has teak decking, two wicker arm chairs and a small table.The thermostat may or may not have been connected, and the room was fairly cool, perhaps as an acknowledgement of the southern climes we were to visit. The light switch arrangement, which switch operated which lights, was weird, illogical, and required constant manipulation. The portable hair dryer provided plugged in beneath the desk! The TV setup was only fair. The screen was small, fixed for location, and the programs rather limited. There was a lighted, magnifying cosmetic/shaving mirror which swung out from the wall over the desk, and enabled me to shave sitting down. Cool.