Prinsendam Review

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Ancient Splendors - Absolutely Amazing!!

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falcon10156
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Sep 2010
Cabin: Superior Verandah Suite

DINING:The food was absolutely amazing. Due to the itinerary of this trip, I could not eat some meals in the dining room as I had early sitting. We had a table of 8 fixed early and our table companions were fabulous. We got along great. All different ages and from Canada, East Coast US, West Coast US and the Southern US. We would be still sitting there when they were getting ready for the next sitting.Now the food - the menu was quite extensive with something different every night of the 14 day cruise. They also had some items the same for those that were not as daring to try different types of food. The cold soups were the best I have ever tasted anywhere. Due to the itinerary, we only ate breakfast in the dining room twice and the lido a couple of times. Most times we ordered room service for breakfast so we could be getting ready. The room service came on-time every day except one and the food was great.I did not try the Pinnacle Grill as the other food choices were substantial. The chocolate chip cookies are to die for!!!!!CABINS:Our cabin was an SS cabin and was an upgrade. It was fabulous. We had a two section bathroom (toilet and sink in one section & bathtub and sink in the other section). This was great. We had a nice walk-in closet. Beds were very comfortable. Fresh fruit delivered daily (per our request at no ENTERTAINMENT:The shows were typical Vegas type shows but were well done. The crew show was well worth watching. Some very talented people here. The cruise director and DJ worked at keeping everyone involved. SPA & FITNESS:I did not use the pool or gym as I found there was little time. I did have a massage on my last of 4 back to back long shore days and it was great."Elegant Explorer" Prinsendam was great. The size off the ship meant you met many people and it was great. As I am in my early 40's, I did find that most of the people on the ship were older but I still had a great time and would travel on the Prinsendam again.

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Superior Verandah Suite

Cabin SS

Great room as it was an upgrade. Great balcony! Separate toilet (with sink) and then bathtub/sink in attached area. The bathtub is quite high so if you have mobility issues it might be something to consider although there are grip bars. Large walk - in closet. Room was across from the laundry which was handy to do our own laundry. Only downside was that it was right below the Lido deck and several times we could hear the chairs moving around on the Lido deck above us. It did stop usually prior to us sleeping but started very early in the morning.

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