Eurodam Review
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We spent 3 1/2 days in Amsterdam, thoroughly enjoying the city life, museums, great food, and great architecture. We booked the pre-cruise hotel through HAL, Renaissance Amsterdam. The hotel was accessible, the breakfast buffet excellent, staff helpful. There were some problems with the design of the accessible room-apparently Europeans also believe the USA theory that all wheelchair users are 6 foot acrobats. The bars in the bathroom were designed for that person, three mirrors were all above the level for someone in a wheelchair. The coffee bar and glasses were on a high shelf. The room itself was spacious, the white bathroom exceptionally clean, room quiet and comfortable.
We stopped in Rostock, Tallin, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Stockholm, Copenhagen. We explored on our own in all cities except St Petersburg. We found transportation to be a challenge everywhere except Amsterdam and Helsinki, where trams were wheelchair accessible. Cab fares were high, as were the price of meals as compared to USA.
In St Petersburg we had two amazing days with Alla Tours. Our guide was very knowledgeable, moving our party of 4 through the busy sites in such a way that we missed most of the large group tours. In the evening we attended the Alexandrinski Ballet-which was a magical experience in an over 200 year old, ornate theatre. The ballet, orchestra, and set were all outstanding. I highly recommend Alla Tours and the Alexandrinski in St Petersburg, Wish we had been able to stay 3 days instead of 2.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Balcony is partially obstructed by a metal piece. This is not disclosed in the description of a Superior Verandah. 3 adults shared this room. It was roomier than most cabins, and I was able to more around in my wheelchair. The bathroom was roomy, and user friendly with two exceptions: the rails in the bathroom were not very useful, and pull down rails by the toilet would be more useful. Access to the verandah was difficult, with a small rise in an inconvenient position. There is a pillar in the middle of the room, which made getting near the closets difficult in a wheelchair. There really wasn't enough closet space. The room was at the end of the hall, with very little traffic outside, and was very quiet. The 'contemporary' decor advertised as the Eurodam decor looses its sparkle in the stateroom. The variable shade beige wall coverings might have been nicer when first install, but now they are just dingy and look soiled. We had a dark, depressing picture by the bed. Since we were out and about most of the time, the room decor was not so bad. If I were on a long cruise, or spent much time there I would find it oppressive.Our room stewards were friendly, helpful, and efficient. The room was always clean and tidy.