Prinsendam Review
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We've been intrigued hearing about the Prinsendam and also about some of her itineraries. We often sail HAL, but this little ship seemed like something we should try. The cabin prices are often above our budget level, but when this cruise came up (2 months out) with some really good pricing, we knew we had to try it (even though we were headed to Antarctica in January).
We loved the ship - there were many repeat travelers, but for many it was their first on Prinsendam. I was glad it hadn't been totally turned into a mini-HAL ship, but that while they've done some upgrading, it still has some of her "elegant explorer" left.
We had an inside cabin, and while we are not used to twin beds, I wanted to experience these little cabins. We usually book inside, so that wasn't different, but I loved the layout of the cabin. At first it seemed like a postage stamp size, but soon was just a wonderful cozy place. The open space in the main cabin area was much more spacious than in other cabins we saw during the cruise. Just the basic cabin set-up with walk-in closet was great. I definitely hope to sail on her again.
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We always book inside, and generally low and inside, especially on ocean crossings (this was our 3rd). We had an inside cabin, and while we are not used to twin beds, I wanted to experience these little cabins. I loved the layout of the cabin. At first it seemed like a postage stamp size, but soon was just a wonderful cozy place. The open space in the main cabin area was much more spacious than in other cabins we saw during the cruise. Just the basic cabin set-up with walk-in closet was great. I definitely hope to sail on her again.So long as you don't have to have a window and don't have to have a queen bed, these are wonderful cabins. I won't even look at a different category if we sail her again.Two things we did which helped a bit with space: We moved the one chair from the middle of the cabin and stuck it behind the hanging clothes in the closet - and never brought it out - it wasn't in the way at all. Since we don't drink alcohol, we had our room steward remove all the bar items and ice bucket from the cabinets, which freed up more day-to-day space.