Holland America Line Family Cruises 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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A very mixed review

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Eurodam

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When and How
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I swear that cruise lines encourage (or at least allow) employees to slack off, or more likely, weaponize incompetence on the first and last days of the cruise. After a smooth embarkation we were aghast that not only was the maître d’ not available to fix the incorrect dining assignment we had been given, but we were told to stand in two long lines that were both the wrong line. It turns out ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Never Again

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam

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Marine Man and Lady
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

I'm not normally someone to complain and I generally try to approach things with empathy but I was so disappointed by this cruise. First of all, we booked my parents (aged 65-70) an accessibility room which was not at all accessible. The cruise line refused any type of compensation even though one of the staff suggested they fight for it. At 6'5 My father couldn't even fit on the bed and my ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Traveled with disabled person


Children in adult areas a pain

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam

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Travel tragic50
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I write this from the Rolling Stone Lounge on MS Noordam. A lovely time overall, the band is awesome!!!! but children under 10 running wild at 10:15pm in the rolling stone lounge with inadequate parental supervision is not my my idea of a good time. Precocious children spoil the fun for adults who just want to have a good time from an adult perspective. A few drinks and a bit of a dance is ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Can't Recommend

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam

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AnyBeach
10+ Cruises • Age 120s

I always tell people to take reviews with a grain of salt - some people are just complainers ... and some see everything with rose-colored glasses. But when the same complaints come up again and again, do not ignore the warnings. The negative comments regarding this ship - are accurate. 1. Noordam is OLD, tired, and worn out. It deserves a major overhaul. Not only is the furniture, art, ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite


Let's sail on the Niew Amsterdam..!!

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Al_23
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

As we were on our first cruise ever we chose the Niew Amsterdam because it is a mid-size ship. We spent a wonderful week. Embarkment and disembarkment went very smoothly and rapidly as a wheelchair was required for one of us. Easy process. No line! Once onboard, we were directed to Lido Market for lunch. PROS: Cabin, excellent food, very diversified more so very fresh, many specialty ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Good ship, but has gone a bit down

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Bruna
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We took the two week cruise offered, which started December 30. We were at the start of this cruise a 3 star Mariner. We have always liked Holland America, and this has been our 11th cruise on this brand. That said, I have to say we have noticed small but important changes which because we are in a suite they are not that important, but if you do not have the perks of the suite, then you may have ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite

Traveled with disabled person


Staff and ship nice, drink service slow

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Bluelight_traveler
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

On a cruise in January 2024 on the Nieuw Amsterdam. The ship was clean and our room stewards, Hendra & Eva, were attentive and kept our room clean and organized. While not top-notch, the food was pretty good. The chiefs were out and about making sure the serving staff was hoping and taking care of the guests. The itinerary was good and we did excursions in Turks and at Half Moon Cay, ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Losing its competitive edge

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Eurodam

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missamarsh
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

The Eurodam is a stately, well-kept ship. We very much enjoyed its classic ambiance and lovely public spaces. Embarkation was quick and flawless. Our rear verandah stateroom was immaculately appointed and our room stewards were top notch. The main dining room and Tamarind restaurant offered impressive fare. But our experience included three major disappointments, and as such this was the ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Hmmm...what a I missing?

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Eurodam

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NancyM57
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was my first cruise since COVID, and all cruise ships may now be the same, but I really missed all the small niceties on this ship. We sailed with a group of 10 and were not able to secure any kind of set dining time, despite having a 2 year old in our group. This made each dinner time unnecessarily stressful, standing in line for "open dining" and hoping for a table within the next couple ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with children


Great Destinations!

Review for a Asia Cruise on Westerdam

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DylanR
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This cruise was chosen based on the itinerary and not the ship. If you are looking at this ship for entertainment purposes, there are other ships to consider, this one only provides a few entertainment opportunities.   If you are going for the destinations rather than the ship, then this ship will serve your purpose if you go in with the mindset that this is an older ship and the ports are the ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


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