Maasdam Review

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Great Cruise, But Maasdam is Showing Signs of Age

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Maasdam
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First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Apr 2013
Cabin: Standard Interior Stateroom

My wife and I have taken many Holland America cruises, and HAL is still #1 in our minds. However, the Maasdam is showing signs of age that I will describe later. Below is a recap of our cruise experience.

EMBARKATION: We arrived at Port Everglades at 11:00. It took less than 5 minutes for us to be checked in. HAL was very efficient with the check-in process. We then sat in the holding area and waited for embarkation which took place at 12:00 noon. After we got on to the ship, we proceeded to the Rotterdam dining room where HAL hosts a Mariners lunch. This eliminates the hassle of going to the Lido restaurant for the buffet.

STATEROOM: We did something we haven't done in over 20 years. We booked an interior cabin. We were looking at the "lanai suite" but decided the up charge of $300 per person was not worth it. The lanai suite is the same size as the interior cabin, and the fact that there are two reserved lounges was not enough of a reason for us to upgrade. The other downside to the lanai suite is the fact that at night, in order for people not to see into your stateroom, you must keep the curtains closed. Otherwise the light inside the cabin is enough for people on deck to see in.

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