Holland America Line Auckland Cruise Reviews
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Review for a Transpacific Cruise on Noordam
senior world travelers
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Chose it because it went where we wanted to go but didn't ant to go all the way to Vancouver but we were told we couldn't get off in Honolulu unless we paid for entire leg to Canada. That being said the reasons we were terribly disappointed are many. I got food poisoning in the formal dining room and was treated like a criminal for even suggesting that the escargot was bad. The front desk told me ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom
Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Noordam
Jetsetter747
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
We chose this cruise for the itinerary. The few issues on the ship that occurred were handled and resolved promptly which we appreciated. The staff was courteous and the food was good. Good variety of ports, however, the excursions were absurdly overpriced. We used outside tour companies that cost a fraction or we went on our own. Entertainment in the show room was the poorest we have experienced ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Review for a Transpacific Cruise on Noordam
MostlyLegal
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
The Noordam is, on the whole, a beautiful, well-run ship and we were very comfortable on a 36 night cruise from Auckland, New Zealand to Vancouver, Canada. This was our retirement cruise, the longest vacation of our lives, and, of course, the most expensive. All in all, this cruise was a great way to “retire to luxury,” if only for a set period of time!
We absolutely loved every port in New ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Noordam
tzoz
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
Having been with HAL before we where very dissapointed with this cruise no music or dancing before dinner.In fact the ship was like a ghost ship most of the time except meal times when everybody appeard.First two nights dine as you wish took three hours from turning up to leaving, the service was poor, waiters surly,the food was only average.We ate most of the time in the lido the food there was ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Noordam
carolina husker
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise primarily for the itinerary - 9 ports in 14 days in both New Zealand and Southeast Australia. The ship is in pretty good shape for its age, but a little gaudy for our taste. Staff was very pleasant and ports were great, when the weather cooperated. We only signed up for one of the ship's excursions (due to the high price), but that excursion was very good (Melbourne). We ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Transpacific Cruise on Noordam
mouseterd1
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
A repositioning cruise that took us 36 nights from Auckland/Sydney/Honolulu/Vancouver with no ship problems...so that is a very good and great thing!
But service overall ('anytime' main dining) was a big hit & miss for the whole cruise - often 3-4 hr dinner service, cold coffee (both breakfast & dinner service), orders not taken right or forgotten, lots of cold and unappealing food served, dry ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom
Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Noordam
RETIRED13
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Repositioning cruises are a wonderful way to avoid tedious air travel. Noordam had a great itinerary and the timing was perfect.
Noordam was scheduled for a refit in 2015 but it still hasn't happened and its looking a bit tired. The soft furnishings are worn in the staterooms and some public areas. Although the colors in the bathroom are dismal, the size of the bathroom is good with a lovely ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Noordam
Senior Single
10+ Cruises • Age 90s
I never sailed the islands of the Pacific, and this was a perfect opportunity to do so. A few days in Sydney prior to sailing allowed two visits to Hunter Valley (two different companies) and a lunch at the top of the Sydney Tower. Staying at the Sydney Harbor Marriott allowed wheeling your luggage right up to the ship with no problem....very handy! Boarding was quick and easy.
Tropical ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Noordam
The Roys
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
This was our first cruise to Australia and the South Pacific. We rented an AirBnB in Sydney (near KingsCross) a week before the cruise to explore the many sights. As always with Holland America, the embarkation went smoothly and quickly. Our luggage arrived to our cabin before we did and we were able to get unpacked and ready for our adventure. We set sail in the evening while taking in the ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam
Jaylaw2
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
We chose this cruise for the itinerary. We wanted to visit Tasmania and Melbourne, and this cruise went to both. In retrospect, an overnight in melbourne would have been good,
Pros- The food in the Main Dining Room was wonderful. The $99 package for unlimited laundry was great - we could have traveled with one small suitcase. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Our cabin was super ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2017
Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite
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