My husband and I are both young professionals who enjoy cruising. We are both well traveled and love trying new things, keeping in mind that we are also very traditional. We have cruised three times as a couple on Royal Caribbean, and while we've enjoyed our time with RCI, we were looking for something different for this most recent cruise. Our travel agent suggested we try Holland America and the Eurodam, and we had a fantastic time!
Embarkation was a breeze. We parked at an off-site lot, and were dropped right at the terminal, were through check-in and security, and on the ship in thirty minutes flat. Amazing!
The Eurodam is a lovely ship-- very classic with a traditional design. My husband found the layout of the ship slightly confusing, but I did not have any issues with finding my way around. Compared with the RCI ships we've cruised on (all Voyager class), the ship's interior spaces weren't as open as the central promenade, but this did not detract from our overall experience. The Eurodam's decor was elegant and understated-- we especially loved the Rembrandt reproductions in the stairs and the photographs in the halls. Our stateroom was located midships, and was easily accessed from the elevators. We found the stateroom to be adequate for two, and having a balcony is always nice (we never cruise without one!). I appreciated the extra closet space and moveable shelves! Shipboard entertainment was also enjoyable. We loved the shows on the mainstage, as well as the smaller trivia competitions and other classes like Tai Chi and golf chipping. Both my husband and I visited the spa for various treatments, and had a pleasant experience.