Where is Volendam ship now?

ms Volendam current location is at North Sea (coordinates 51.91036 N / 4.42021 E) cruising en route to Rotterdam. The AIS position was reported 3 minutes ago.

What cruise ship had an accident recently?

Italy’s Costa Concordia cruise ship is being readied for its final voyage to the scrapyard on Tuesday, two and a half years after it crashed into an idyllic Mediterranean island in a disaster that claimed 32 lives.

What Cruise Line has the most accidents?

79 cruise ship collisions were reported since the year 2005. Since 1995, Carnival Cruise line has had a total of 268 overboard accidents. Between the year 2005 and 2014, Royal Caribbean has had 39 overboard accidents. Between January 2015 to November 2015, 26 people went overboard on Norwegian Cruise Line.

Has the Volendam been refurbished?

Volendam launched in 1999 and was refurbished most recently in 2019. The 1,432-passenger R-class ship offers a cruise experience that’s classic, not dated. Over the years, Holland America Line has cultivated impressive brand partnerships so that you can enjoy the comforts of home at sea.

Is Volendam still sailing?

Volendam will return for the 74-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage in 2023 that departs Jan. 3, 2023. Guests who were booked on the 2022 Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage will be automatically moved to the 2023 departure aboard Volendam.

How old is the Volendam?

Built in 1999 as the third of four Rotterdam-class vessels, the Volendam may lack some of the bells and whistles of the line’s newer ships but that’s quite OK with its loyal passengers who prefer an intimate, traditional cruising experience.

When was the most recent cruise ship accident?

January 13, 2012
Costa Concordia disaster, the capsizing of an Italian cruise ship on January 13, 2012, after it struck rocks off the coast of Giglio Island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. More than 4,200 people were rescued, though 32 people died.

What are the odds of dying on a cruise ship?

roughly 1 in 6.25 million
But of those deaths, most are of elderly passengers. The odds of dying on a cruise ship are roughly 1 in 6.25 million. It’s much more dangerous to drive in a car, where the odds of dying in a crash are about 1 in 645. On a cruise ship, one of the biggest risks isn’t falling off—it’s the spread of diseases.

Which cruise line is safest?

Viking Ocean Cruises – When it comes to passing CDC inspections, Viking Ocean Cruises takes the top honor. With five ships, every Viking cruise ship scored well on their latest inspections. Three ships — Viking Sea, Viking Sky, and Viking Star — scored a perfect 100.

When was Holland America Volendam last refurbished?

2014
Holland America Line Volendam

Volendam
Year Built 1999
Year Last Refurbished 2014
Capacity 1,432 passengers
Decks 10

What year was the Volendam built?

SS Volendam was a 15,434 GRT ton ocean liner operated by Holland America Line (Nederlandsch-Amerikaansche Stoomvaart Maatschappij). She was built in 1922 by Harland & Wolff Ltd, in Govan, Glasgow….SS Volendam.

History
Netherlands
Yard number 649
Launched 6 July 1922
Completed 12 October 1922