Holland America Line Auckland Cruise Reviews
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Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
Shonajane
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We had our MiddLe Eastern cruise cancelled and thought that by sailing around our own New Zealand and Australia we would be fine. It was great, we managed to book another cruise for the return to Australia but sadly they cancelled that in the week we had as a stopover in Auckland. Understand the situation completely. The Noordam is perfect for size for us, love the crew, well presented ship with ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2020
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
austinozz
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise because it fitted with the dates we were available, due to work commitments. We had been to NZ before on a different cruise line, but love the place so repeat was not a problem.
Embarkation was handled well, we had a balcony cabin on deck 5 midship. Décor a little tired but cabin was roomy enough and found plenty of space for storage.
Cabin attendants were great, plenty ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
rwcorne
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
We choose this cruise for the itinerary, which we loved. The Noordam is an older ship but is well designed and in good shape. The cabin decor was a bit dated but the cabin was well equipped and layed out well.
The Positives:
Room Service was punctual, hot and got our orders right every time. It is a limited menu, but we were happy. Laundry Service was prompt and they did a good job washing ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
Fredzimmermsn
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
I am a 5 star Mariner and have more than 20 cruises on Holland America This cruise was the pits and our last on Hal.There were Minimal activities or lectures on board .The standard of the food was dismal compare to the cruise I did on the Noordam three years ago which I rated 10 -this Cruise I would rate a 1.The standard of the entertainment was dismal except for the on-board Singers and ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite
Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
ohiomary
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We are a family of 5, traveling with 3 daughters in their 20’s. Let me start by saying that we had a nice time on this cruise and it was a good value for the money for a holiday cruise. But there is certainly room for improvement by HAL.
First the high points. I have nothing but the utmost respect for the crew. They work incredibly hard, always with smiles on their faces. A special ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
Vobafan
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We we chose this trip because the dates fit perfectly. the price seemed justfiedbut then on bord, the cheapest wine 9 $ the cocktail 10$ always +15% Service. The The wine in the glas was manageable and the alcohol in the Cocktails barely noticeable. None of the tours offered by HAL was acceptable. For a Train ride in Port Chambers charges HAL 390 $, when booking direktly in the station, the same ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
DRGSEA
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We received an email that boarding would be delayed at the start due to illnesses on the previous cruise. Only a couple of hours so no big deal and we wanted a clean ship. For the first 48 hours the LIDO market food service was limited to being served by crew and no self service. We have been through this on other cruises so we know the drill. The lines were incredible and everything was ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
SylvieT
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
Loved the itinerary because we often went on shore excursions outside of the small cities we stopped at (e.g. Tauranga, Akaroa, Dunedin, Napier). We visited the larger cities on our own. New Zealand is all about the great outdoors and nature, not so much about small cities.
The ship is a little dated and will be sent to dry dock in the Fall. I can only hope they redo the decoration and some of ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
Greeneyze
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Loved this cruise itinerary. All ports were fantastic. Ship is okay. Needs some updating. I will say it has great stabilizers though because we hit rough seas crossing from New Zealand to Australia and it was not bad. Holland food and service (except for breakfast and lunch in the dining room, even after complaining because they didn’t seem to care) was excellent. Shore excursions were all ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for Noordam to Australia & New Zealand
sunhat123
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
Noordam has pleasant public spaces but much of the interior seems to be from a couple of decades back. This may be what HAL passengers are looking for given the rather older demographic. Our cabin was clean but needed a complete refit. Bathroom was tired. Mirror, vanity and tub/shower needed replacement. Verandah railings, floor and window frames were on their last legs. Furniture and walls ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
