Sorry Calgon, but the easier way to call or fax Veendam - if necessary - is via INMARSAT. Veendam's direct numbers (these are international calls) are
1-870-600809876# (voice)
1-870-764567077# (voice)
1-870-764567081# (voice)
1-870-764538844# (fax)
Have name, cabin number and booking number ready.
These numbers are direct to Veendam. For anyone familiar with INMARSAT calls, the area code (870) used to vary with the ship's position - Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, etc.. No longer. The area code now is simply 870.
If you have a global cell phone like I do, it will be far cheaper to call to or from the cell. We're in port most days on this itinerary. Even at sea, it will be cheaper to use your cell phone. HAL sells calling cards (buy them at the Front Desk or Neptune Lounge) that equate to about $2.00 per minute via the ship's satellite. Again, much cheaper. I don't have/use Skype, but I understand that's much cheaper, too.