Holland America Line Europe Cruise Reviews

The timings for meal were restrictive for us.
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Buffet breakfast was not up to standard.
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Smoking area was best we ever experienced.
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Nice ports!
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More than met my expectations

Review for a Africa Cruise on Zuiderdam

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sTd2010
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Itinerary- Africa at the top of my bucket list. Most ports were readily available to walk through. Ship tours ranged in price- from inexpensive to YIKES! Even though I now travel solo, I was comfortable and at ease. Staff on board exceptional- always willing to answer questions, give directions when we got lost or needed more information. Cabin stewards were always going the extra mile to make ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Especially suitable fot the hard of hearing

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Nieuw Statendam

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Houten4
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Nieuw Statendam clearly wishes to appeal to the loving-loud-music-everywhere American. The ship will be successful in this. The ship itself is beautifully maintained. You will have to search to find a rust spot anywhere. First-class paintwork, varnish and cleaning. Faultless and much appreciated. An MSC ship moored alongside at some stage and that looked very different. All housekeeping and ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom


disappointed!

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Holland America Rotterdam

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lindajoyce23
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We based our decision to cruise Holland after sailing with the line 2 times in the past and being extremely happy with exceptional service. However, I am sure a lot is the loss of crew members after COVID but also the age factor. It was not something we knew beforehand but did figure the line itself is for mature adults 50plus. The majority it appeared were over 75-95! We found on this ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Disappointed

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Nieuw Statendam

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Cruiser-1962
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Good points - The ship is fairly new and well appointed. - The service staff are very friendly and try very hard. - Food quality is good. The bad points - Organisation on the ship is sub standard. - The Lido kept some really strange hours - for example closing for diner at 8:30 pm which one would expect is peak time Really bad points - For the first half of the cruise ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Nice Aging Cruise Line

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Nieuw Statendam

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GK2895
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I loved the staff, the service and honestly the maintenance of the ship is overall very good. I would give them 4.5 to 5 stars in most cases. The ship however is old from the perspective of activities and value. Activities are very limited compared to other vessels both in terms of physical offerings such as recreational opportunities but also in terms of creativity. Other ships have mini ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Everything we expected

Review for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise on Holland America Rotterdam

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Dhk68
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

We just finished a seven-day cruise to Norwegian fjords out of Amsterdam and really enjoyed the experience. The ship is brand new and looks it; the staff were cleaning the already immaculate common spaces daily. The balcony room was well laid-out and spacious. The service was excellent and food was very good as well. The entertainment worked for us because it was music-focused, and we ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Fantastic Itinerary and Shore Excursions

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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Aussieman55
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We chose this cruise with our friends because the ports of call were pretty close to where we wanted to visit in the Mediterranean. Also the pricing seemed to be pretty competitive. As with everything when we go on holidays, there are good and bad, pros and cons, highs and lows and this cruise was no exception. Firstly, the highs ... - the ports of call were a definite attraction - ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)


12 Day Magical Mediterranean

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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19Ahoymatey68
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Barcelona ~ Trieste (Venice) in September was the perfect time to go. We arrived in Barcelona stayed a few days before our cruise to check out the sights and gastronomy Barcelona had to offer. It doesn’t disappoint! We stayed up on a hill in a renovated hospital turned 5* La Floridia. It overlooked the sea, had gentle breezes and amazing pool with outdoor patio seating. But this is not ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Oosterdam is outdated and tired looking

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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ncc and jcc
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

My husband and I sailed on the Oosterdam Sept 14th, 2023 - October 8th, 2023. This was a 24 day trip starting in Barcelona and ending in Athens, Greece. When booking, everything that could have wrong did. I was given misinformation about having an assigned cabin and having premium economy flights. This was straightened out by a very helpful Resolution Specialist. We received an email from ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Exhausting, but enjoyable Mediterranean cruise and a word to the wise.

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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tipitina
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our third Holland cruise and most ambitious. A Mediterranean cruise is inherently busy because of all the port stops. Several ports are commercial ports, so bus travel is required to get to the attractions. The Oosterdam, as with all Holland ships is meticulously maintained. The crew was very friendly and our cabin stewards Gusti and Mifta were top notch. We had a cabin on the ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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