We cruise at least two to four times a year and escort groups. This sailing we chose for just my husband and myself as a Vacation to celebrate ring in the New year 2014. Our departure date was December 30, 2013 and we chose this cruise for the date and the reasonable price and also the $50 per person drink cards and the complimentary gift to the Pinnacle restaurant; which made this a well priced Holiday sailing.
We are in our mid 60's and very young at heart. We enjoy hiking, fitness activities, water sports and dancing to energetic music. We have sailed Holland America before on the Vista Class ships and love the Greenhouse Spa which we like the best of all Cruise line Spas.
In reviewing this particular sailing on the Noordam, I will point out the things that were positive and special as well as the points that need improvement. And I will simply point out the experiences we had in order.
Nice Cabin, Clean, Comfortable Bed, however there was a mildew/moldy odor in the bathroom. We were upgraded from a VF Guarantee to a VA, but would have preferred a shower only to a tub/shower which is too easy to slip and fall in so I showered in the spa. In the future will request a stateroom that has a shower only and not a tub.