Holland America Line Cruise Reviews for Gourmet Food to Australia & New Zealand
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Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam
linesman 1
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
did this trip four years ago same ship different ports all tender ports missed ,food quality no where what it was, cost cutting all across the board...the room stewards have to attend to even more rooms and dining room staff are less...trivia in the overcrowded small bar down stairs deck two opposite the casino not in crows nest any more...waited for shore days for a beer as two to three for the ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2024
Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam
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 ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2024
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Westerdam
CGSC6972
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
Our 16 night repositioning cruise to Singapore started at Sydney airport where we were transported to the ship by our pre-booked transfer. Boarding was quick and efficient. The VeriFly app which we had been encouraged to use was a bit of a waste of time and not taken seriously by the check-in personnel.
The Westerdam is tastefully decorated with almost no signs of wear and tear. A big bonus ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2023
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Westerdam
aussiepiper
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
I selected this ship on the basis that I did not want to spend my holiday with scores of screaming children. I was anticipating a classic style cruise with fine dining and quality entertainment. Having travelled on Odyssey of the Seas and Virgin Valiant Lady in August and September 2022 I was not expecting a mask mandate and, like my fellow travellers, I was looking forward to putting Covid behind ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2022
Cabin Type: Pinnacle Penthouse Verandah Suite
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam
Bertiecruise
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We returned from a Noordam -Christmas Cruise on the 17th December 2022 -Sydney to Sydney. and sadly we found Holland America standards had fallen dramatically. We have always had a very good experience on the many Holland America cruises we have undertaken in the past.
The food was very substandard and to receive a decent meal the menu indicated payment of surcharge was required. The lunch ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2022
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Westerdam
Steveoka
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
First time back on the westerdam since 2019 and have found the changes onboard very disappointing.
There has been lots of cost cutting in the dining with a lack of fresh vegetables replaced with rice, quinoa and mashed potatoes, there has been very few steaks or lamb unless you now pay extra for them, no scallops or escargot and no baked Alaska so far.
The sommeliers are no longer so wine ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2022
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Westerdam
Fredette
10+ Cruises • Age 50s
We had never been with Holland America before so were unsure what to expect. Other passengers on the cruise said that the line used to be better, but as there is only one opportunity to make a first impression, unfortunately Holland America has missed the mark here.
Firstly - if you are coeliac, don't bother. Hubby is, and unless he would be satisfied with eating salad 100% of the time, there ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2022
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Westerdam
Sallyandtex
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s
Embarkation.
Best we have ever had. Used Verify for Vax and test status, so easy and quick.
Cabin.
SS category very spacious and clean. Ice delivered twice a day.
Cabin stewards and general staff.
Amazing, friendly and helpful.
Cafe.
Awful, awful, awful.
Dining room.
Good at start, but declined. Nowhere near as good quality as experienced on New Amsterdam 4 years ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2022
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam
rwcorne
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
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 a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam
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
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