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Holland America Line Gourmet Food Cruises Reviews

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Disappointment in Holland America

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Wingwalker
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

The thing that made Holland stand out from other Cruise lines and was a tradition is now gone. On every Holland ship you could count on there would be a Priest. But now you are like any other cruise line a real disappointment. Embarkation was a slow painful process it seems that Vancouver is becoming harder and harder to board. The ship was fine and the personnel were pleasant and ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite

Traveled with disabled person


Lots of tech and managerial issues ... standards seem to be slipping

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam

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Pioneer_Cruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We’re back cruising again! This cruise is fundamentally different than the dozen or so others that we’ve been on, as it’s the first one “sailing” north that we’ve been on, and by north I mean we’ll end up at Denali National Park in Alaska and not dealing with tropical heat. In fact, parts of Denali are above the Arctic Circle. You can’t actually cruise to Denali as it’s deep in Alaska’s ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Worst Service and Food I have ever had on a Cruise Ship Holland America Ooserdam

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam

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ritacunn11
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was the Dave Koz Cruise 2023. It was booked back in 2019 for 2021 then had to be cancelled due to Covid. The service on this ship was HORRIBLE. The Customer Service Desk was useless and the Food was very bad. I admit that the Ports of Call on this cruise were amazing. The entertainment as always was some of the best. However, the service and the food were severely lacking. I ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)


mediocre at best, disorganized, and not for celiacs

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Nate_9696
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We originally chose this cruise because of the shore excursions. The excursions, for the most part were very good, although the timing of getting to and from them was certainly not done for customer convenience. In one instance we had two shuttles returning to the boat. they would not let us get on the first one which left half full. the second now was stuffed with not space to move, and no air ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite


Scenery was terrific, onboard experience was like a Holiday Inn next to a highway

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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Seventyishtraveller
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because we didn't feel up to going to Europe this year. Never having been to Alaska, we felt that the three-hour flight to Seattle wouldn't be too taxing and then a leisurely, relaxing cruise of seven days with no jet lag would be just the ticket. We opted for Holland America to assign our rooms and when, the week before, we were assigned Room we were at first happy. Back of ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Relaxing and amazing experience!

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Koningsdam

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PC Snow
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

This was our first Holland America cruise. This was our second trip to Alaska. The first trip to Alaska was on Celebrity and we did the land plus cruise experience. This trip was cruise only. Initially, the reason we selected Holland America was the fact that they are one of very few lines that can cruise Glacier Bay. (Celebrity does not). When it is simply my wife and I we have tended to ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Vista Suite with Verandah


Great service

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Koningsdam

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canuck01
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I'll break this into pros and cons. PROS. The ship is a perfect size with a good layout. It is generally clean. Very little vibration and mostly at the back. Seemed to be in good repair. I found the beds a little hard but my wife liked them. THE FOOD. Generally good and better than many other lines. Buffet selections varied from day to day with some common themes like Asian, Carving ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


The view and weather was amazing.

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Eurodam

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Dreamrz
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Friends invited us to join them on a cruise to Alaska. I've never been on a cruise before and was really nervous about being on the water. It was perfect weather for t shirts and shorts the entire trip. We went to Juneau, Sitka, etc. We saw whales, black bears, sea otters, seals, eagles and lots of seagulls. There were very few vegan or plant based options. Only almond milk as a non dairy ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


As good as it gets

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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william6908
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This is our first HAL Cruise, and I’m sold. My wife and I have been on just about every cruise line, but finally we have found our niche. Holland offers everything I want. The ship is spotless, the crew most hospitable and professional. The services on the ship from dining to cabin service top notch. For those who are concerned, there are multiple closets and under-bed drawers that are very large. ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great value for the money

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dswiss
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was the last of off a series of cruises that took us from SE Asia to Seattle. And it was the most enjoyable one! The ship is old, but still very nice and comfortable and tech friendly. Wifi worked great, the App was useful and did have a good chat function. The cabin was spacious and well equipped. But we did have some issues with the TV remote and changing batteries did not help. Food ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


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