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Sailing Holland America Line’s Veendam to Cuba – Day 4
Navigating the Shores of Cuba, The Dutch Way It’s a relaxing day at sea this morning aboard Holland America Line’s Veendam. Photo © 2018 Aaron Saunders At Sea; Saturday, February 17, 2018 Holland America Line’s Veendam came to life at two in the morning today, pushing away from our berth in Havana, Cuba