Eurodam Review
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My husband and I had not traveled by cruise ship for almost 20 years, so this cruise was an important vacation for us and also for our 2 teenage boys. I researched like crazy to make sure I was making the right decision as to which ship we would travel on, how much we would spend, and which ports we would cruise to.
It was important to me, in these financial times, that we would be good stewards of our money but also have a fantastic time and not feel we had skimped on anything. After checking many websites and asking numerous friends for advice, I found great advice on Cruise Critic and gleaned much of the information I needed from their vast website. Although the Eurodam is considered a "premium" line, being more upscale and elegant than some of the other lines, and not having as many of the positive reviews for our boys' ages, I took a chance and booked our Easter cruise on this new Holland America ship. Now that we've been home a week and have had time to reflect, we all know we made the perfect decision.
Embarkation the afternoon before Easter day was a breeze and the staff was so friendly and professional, yet relaxed, which set the tone for our exciting adventure. We went immediately to our well-appointed rooms and were thrilled that they were so spa-like and cozy. We reserved 2 side-by-side cabins so that we had plenty of room and that turned out to be a great decision. Although small-ish, we were amazed at the great design of the storage in this Outside Veranda room. Every detail was thoroughly addressed and it was incredible how much storage they put in every nook and cranny. I used the closet directly across from the bathroom door as my dressing area and then could keep the sink area relatively clear. The bathtub was an added bonus, as were the loveseat, chair, and adjustable coffee table. There was extra storage under the bed and inside the dressing table bench. Our suitcases were out of sight the entire trip. I would have preferred drawers to all the shelving, but at least I could easily see all of my clothing. We reserved 2 obstructed view rooms but were fortunate to get one of only 4 boats with panoramic windows so that we still could see the shore, the ocean, and the sunlight, although we given a considerable discount for these rooms.