Veendam Review

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A little disappointing--so, so.

Review for Hawaii Cruise on Veendam
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bobby3334
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Jan 2015
Cabin: Verandah Suite

I am a dedicated Princess cruiser with about 12 cruises. However, due to chikengunya epedemic in Tahiti raging and not wanting to spend a good part of my cruise worrying about getting a mosquito bite I switched at the last moment to this Holland America cruise since Princess had nothing else which included Hawaii at this time.

The 5 sea days, the 6 days around Hawaii, and the 5 sea days to return (with a stop in Ensanada) seemed rather disjointed. I love sea days so that was not the problem. It just seemed like we spent very little time reallly seeing the islands. The ship was old but the staff was great! The food was great and the terminal in San Diego very handy in the middle of downtown. I stayed directly across from the terminal at the Wyndam and walked the one block to the terminal - very handy.

I was not prepared for the age and poor health of a majority of those on the cruise. At times I felt I was on a hospital ship----many, many walkers, wheelchairs, and sick people. I would say the average age was around 75-80 (I am 68), I am used to being among the older on a Princess ship but not on the Holland America Veendam.

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Verandah Suite

Just an a regular with a small balacony and tub and a small inside sitting area

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