Ship Reviews
Based on 38 reviews
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Sailing the Mediterranean Sea
June
Pros: delicious food, clean rooms, pleasant staff, interesting excursions
Cons: trouble with ship’s laundering
Recommended: Yes
We really enjoy Holland America’s journeys and the ships we sail on. Every employee makes an effort to make sure the trip is enjoyable.
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South america
March
Pros: Itinerary
Cons: Food
Recommended: Yes
Schedule timing needs some organization
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Over-The-Top
April
Pros: Fantastic Service, Food,& Ports
Cons: Lots if people coughing.
Recommended: Yes
We were on the Oosterdam 17 day Inca and Panama Canal Discovery. Our room stewards, Ketut and Agung, were outstanding. They were very hospitable, courteous, extremely prompt to our needs and truly outstanding. The food also on this ship was above even the levels we have experienced before on Holland America. The captain was friendly, outgoing and willing to share information. The cruise staff could not have been better. Unfortunately, many passengers were coughing...a lot.
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South America
December
Pros: Good service, friendly and attentive staff, clean room and ship. Good entertainment.
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Recommended: Yes
We enjoyed the cruise very much. Shore excursions were great.
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Thanksgiving Cruise to Mexico
November
Pros: Staff and Lincoln Center Stage
Cons: Entertainment in the Main Theater and food
Recommended: Yes
Neither the entertainment nor the food approached the quality of prior cruises on HAL.
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Wonderful experience!
October
Pros: Amazing staff and amenities, very safe and fun cruise line.
Cons: Not enough activities that pertain to a younger generation
Recommended: Yes
For as much money as we spent, we felt bored at times while on the ship. It would be nice to have activities designed for all ages, not just the older generation.
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Wonderful trip.
June
Pros: Great food. Informative lectures, good shows.
Cons: Can’t think of a single one.
Recommended: Yes
Had a great trip. The staff is wonderfully always smiling and very helpful.
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