This was our first cruise with Holland America and was chosen because the itinerary and dates fitted well with a vacation already planned in SW Florida. Our travel agent and others had suggested Holland America was comparable to Celebrity, with whom we have cruised most often. On the basis of this 1 trip on Ryndam, it certainly was not.
Embarkation was reasonably satisfactory, although significantly delayed by a US Coastguard inspection of the ship..
We had a Verandah Cabin, 107, and this was fine as regards size, layout and general facilities. Although showing signs of wear and tear, as is the whole ship, it was kept clean by the cabin stewards. We were unhappy however that the towels were often badly worn and discoloured, and sheets and pillowcases sometimes stained. Previously we have only encountered similar standards in modest hotels in India.