Noordam Review

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Slightly Disappointing Noordam

Review for the South Pacific Cruise on Noordam
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6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Mar 2017
Cabin: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

We chose this cruise because of the itinerary which suited our plans to see a little of New Zealand within a limited time frame.

Embarkation went without a hitch and we were pleasantly surprised by our stateroom on deck 8 complete with balcony.

The Noordam is a beautiful ship in all respects with comfortable lounges beautifully furnished and kept spotlessly clean by the crew who were forever tidying and cleaning throughout our 12 night cruise. Special mention to our cabin stewards who looked after us so well during the voyage.

Cabin Review

Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Very comfortable and bright.

Port Reviews

Hobart

Did our own thing in Hobart and took the hop on hop off bus which enabled us to see as much as possible in the time available.

The bus will take you around Battery Point with its Georgian style residences and then walk through the Botanical Gardens.

Port Arthur

Fabulous stop in Port Arthur to experience the history of this lovely place.

The Port Arthur Historic Site explains how the convicts and their guards existed and the significance of this small port and the part it played in the settlement of the country.

Dunedin

Once again we wanted to visit the town rather than the surrounding areas so we used the hop on hop off bus to get around.

Dunedin is considered a Scottish City featuring a wealth of Victoriana and Edwardian architecture. The railway Station is a must to see with the outstanding feature the tilings decorating the walls.

Akaroa

Pleasant little town established by French settlers with reminders of this throughout the town.

Sydney (Australia)

We spent 3 days in Sydney pre cruise and visited the tourist spots such as the Harbour Bridge The Rocks Darling a harbour and of course the Opera House.

For best value use the hop on hop off bus to get around.

Wellington

The world's most southernmost capital city Wellington is best found on foot.

We walked for miles through the Botanical Gardens, visited the Parliament Buildings and finished up in the town centre for a welcome drink in a local hostelry.

Napier

Napiers famous art deco district is worth a visit and is best found on foot from the Art Deco Trust building and continuing for about a mile.

Tauranga

Best way to see around is on the hop on hop off bus that takes you around the town and allows you stop and continue as necessary.

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