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Best Vacation Ever
May
Pros: Beautiful ship, our room and balcony were wonderful very clean, all crew exceptionally nice, food good, great entertainment
Cons: Complementary Bathrobes too small. Small kids in Art classes meant for adults.
Recommended: Yes
This was our 1st cruise. We can't say enough good things about it. The ship, the people, the destination were all fabulous. We highly recommend Holland America and the Eurodam
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
April
Pros: The crew was wonderful. Many seemed to enjoy what they did and seemed like they genuinely wanted you to have a good cruise. Also, the first two weeks were great. New ports and the Panama Canal exceeded my expectations.Free room service was nice for breakfast. Selection of food at the buffet was amazing as well as in the dining room . Tour to Muir Woods in San Francisco was a highlight . The Easter service was great!
Cons: Tours should be vetted better. Tour in Porta Viarta was very crowded with those on other overlapping tours. Did not live up to the desciption. Several hundred people were leaving the cruise in San Diego, but, at least a couple hundred embarked there. Biggest gripe: Way too much selling!!! Especially in the spa.
Recommended: Yes
Now the Ugly: Perhaps unavoidable, but ugly never the less, Norovirus! We were spared, but a lot of others not so fortunate. One other thing: Several hundred Canadians got off in Vancouver (which I totally understand). I don't know how many (but a lot) of people attending a wedding party got on for a 1 DAY CRUISE to Seattle. Suddenly we, the ones who had cruised from Fort Lauderdale, were not able to get close enough to the Lido bar to get a glass of wine, weren't able to get a table in the Restaurant, and finally went to a specialty restaurant for our last night and totally missed "Hey, Mr.DJ"
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5 Stars to Holland America
February
Pros: The help on board are wonderful, going out of their way to each and every one of us
Cons: The entertainment wasn’t the best, from the stage performances to BB king bar, I’ve had much better on other Holland American Ships, no special dining room for Orange Club members which I really liked
Recommended: Yes
Starting with staff, gracious, kind hardworking, work together, wonderful group of men and women…..food should be 1/2 portions, you get way too much, it’s better then I make, drinks are very good, they should have more after dinner drinks, brandy Alexander or grasshoppers, none were available, I really didn’t enjoy their entertainment, no musicals, rooms were small , they used to have more shelving in their rooms above the couch’s, we had coffee in our room every morning which was wonderful, you can’t have perfection, so it was very nice ??
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Classic elegance
November
Pros: Beautiful ship, excellent staff, outstanding service and incredible food selections.
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Recommended: Yes
Highly recommend Holland America cruise line.
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Fun voyage
October
Pros: Good food, professional ,friendly staff, nice cabin & nice variety of tours
Cons: Very little space where there is chaises that is in the shade The rear pool has no shade at all. While they had nightly entertainment the ship needs an orchestra like celebrity to be on stage with the acts . Holland America used to have a combined that played nightly classical music they no longer had that people were disappoint about. In the bathroom they utilized those large containers for lotion etc and kept refilling them. We were in a small suite and I expected to have individual ones. It seems like they cut back on some of the things that made you feel special.
Recommended: Yes
We had a great cruise ,perfect weather, fun ports to visit and the staff were super caring. The dining room staff who greeted you upon entering the room quickly learned your name.. same thing our cabin steward and waiter in dining room quickly learned what you liked and slways took care of your wants.
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Raphela Pantaleo
August
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Recommended: Yes
Great experience, very friendly staff, cabin was spacious, clean and loved the balcony
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Perfect for the older traveler
August
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Recommended: Yes
Loved this trip. The ship was very nice. Cabin stewards kept our cabin clean and tidy. Help and excursion desk were helpful and got it done. Perfect cabin one down from Lido 20 steps to elevators. Getting on and off were quick and efficient. Loved the talks on each port. And the food, Wonderful.
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