Volendam Review
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The Ship: Holland America Volendam The Cruise: 14 Night Singapore to Hong Kong The Dates: Jan 7-21 2013
The Cruisers: Alan (age: 61) & Susan (age: a few years younger than Alan, but I better not say exactly!). Our friends Kim and Charlotte also accompanied us from where we all live in Taipa, Macau.
The price: $799 pp for an inside cabin when booked about 30 days before departure.
Cabin Review
Standard Interior Stateroom
We were in cabin 2676 on deck 2 a.k.a. Main Deck. Our cabin contained more storage space than any other cruise ship we've been on and more than we would ever use! It was almost a shame that now that we are older we are traveling much lighter. As the wife noted, the bed was also wonderfully comfortable, the best we've slept on for a cruise.
The bathroom was more than adequately equipped. The only downside was the shower curtain which if not manipulated properly might flood the bathroom floor. We also did not particularly like the placement of the TV, so high up it was difficult to watch and use the remote. You had to fully extend your arm in an upward position just to change channels. But we were not there to watch TV anyway. There were some slight creaking noises coming from within the cabin's interior walls, but it didn't prevent us from sleeping.