On the new Eurodam we discovered the mystery of the incredible shrinking cabin but we also found a beautiful ship with lots of lovely areas, good restaurants and the always wonderful Holland America crew. The art work on the ship was museum quality with the exception of the glass sculpture in the atrium. It resembled a large inverted mushroom growth that changed colors.

We booked the 7 day Eastern Caribbean cruise before the Eurodam was launched and it was fun to watch the website chronicle the building process. We are frequent cruisers and booked a Veranda guarantee. We were assigned a VA stateroom on Deck 7 aft. It was a convenient location for dining options but a long walk to the atrium and the center of other activity. It also was a bit of a bumpy ride durting the first two days of the cruise with choppy seas and gale force winds. Mid ships on a lower deck would be a good choice for those wishing a smooth sail. The guarantee is a good option to save money but don't book a category that you can't live with because you don't always get an upgrade. This sailing was sold out with very few available upgrades.

The size and layout of our cabin was a disappointing surprise. Two average size adults may have trouble moving around at the same time without colliding. The bathroom was fine space wise but somewhat utilitarian. We had no toiletries on arrival and had to ask twice for soap. Always carry those hand wipes! The bed was comfortable and the linens were super nice. The bedside lighting was convenient but not really adequate for reading. The small chair and tiny loveseat were not at all comfortable for either reading or eating. The balcony furniture was fine for one person. There are extra drawers under the bed but no drawer for make up at the vanity/desk. Read more