Alaska 14-Day cruise - Holland America's Amsterdam

Departure Port: Seattle, Washington Cabin: 6209 (Verandah - starboard side) Weather: Sunny and blue skies most days. Some cloudy days, a little fog at sea, very little rain - just at Juneau- in other words - wonderful! Seas: Mostly calm, some gentle rolling but nothing that necessitated getting out the bags. DH used Sea Bands and he was fine the whole trip and we never used the patches or anything else. Background: Two adults - wife (57) and hubby (70). DH has mobility issues and needs oxygen. We rent a scooter for the ship and have his oxygen delivered. Monday morning we arrived by car at the dock at 10:15 and by 11:00 we were checked in and waiting to be wheel-chaired on. We were on-board and wheeled to the Lido (our request as we didn't want the Mariner lunch in the dining room) by 11:30. Rooms were ready by 1:40. Our cabin was great and our stewards were Anton and Poezi (Sp). We were waitlisted for early seating for dinner and got it so dinner was in the LaFontaine Dining Room on deck 5. We were at a table for 8 with 6 of us attending each evening. We all got along and had a good time together.

Ship: The ship is older but it is constantly being cleaned and is in good shape. She creaks a bit but it adds to the charm. The staff are superb and the service beyond wonderful. There is no hounding for drinks, purchasing, etc. You are asked and if you say no they just go on. How refreshing! Everyone is helpful and very easy to get along with. Read more