We sailed on the Statendam for their December 11, 2009 to Decmber 21, 2009 cruise to the windward islands in the southern Caribbean.

Boarding was normal with only the short queue needed to sign in and be provided with the shipboard access card that is used for room entry, onboard purchases etc.

The outside window cabin was amply sized and nicely furnished with couch, armchair, desk, flat screen TV (but no refrigerator) and plenty of closet and storage space. Our steward introduced himself and left us a card so that we could reach him and know his and his assistant's name; a nice touch. Read more