Holland America Line Hawaii 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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Norovirus spoiled our cruise!

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Noordam

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michael620
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

To the traveler who complained that his November 23 cruise from Auckland had the food service "locked down", at least you didn't get Norovirus like more than 200 of us did on the trip from Sydney to Auckland! Someone brought Norovirus onboard in Sydney (we had been fine from Hawaii to Sydney). The result was mass illness - passengers, crew, entertainers; all due to NO lockdown of self-serve for ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite


Great Cruise. Very Poor Food

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Eurodam

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rboggia
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We are loyal Holland American cruisers and within a few points of 4 star Mariners. This 28 day cruise was a great disappointment when it came to the quality of the food in the Lido and for the most part, the main dining room. We have been on the Eurodam before and just couldn't believe how poor the dining experience has become. We used the Lido for breakfast but nothing else and eventually gave ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Perception is Everything

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Eurodam

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finsup01
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We are a married couple in our 60's. This was our 17th cruise overall, but our first on Holland America. We were cruising with our regular cruise companions, another couple in their 60's. We have cruised on Celebrity, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Carnival in the past. We normally take cruises of 10-14 days so this 17 day cruise was our longest yet. Rating this cruise itself is difficult as ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


HA saving money

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Eurodam

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ncvac
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise to go to Hawaii Round trip from San Diego. We have been on 3 prior HA cruises and enjoyed ourselves. We booked the cruise a year earlier and friends cruised on the Eurodam last August with no issues. We were not informed of any of the following money saving changes: No singers and dancers and orchestra, 5 piece band replaced. Entertainers, comedians, singer, musician ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Holland is definitely not what it use to be

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Eurodam

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Gailcav
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because it's round trip out of San Diego and was a very good price. We did this same cruise 2 years ago on The Westerdam. The main differences are: veranda cabins smaller, less sea day activities, no library, no samples for the food demonstrations and less staff in Lido. Also on The Westerdam for dinner you had appetizer, soup or salad, main course and dessert. Now ...
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Sail Date: November 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


An OK cruise

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Eurodam

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ToXS
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We liked: the itinerary - 10 days at sea, embark from Seattle, verandah stateroom, good food, good service, good selection of at-sea activities, excellent cleanliness, good selection of in-room movies, large state room TV, had a bath tub, free room service, excellent performances at the "Lincoln Center Stage" (The very best part of the whole cruise!), free seating option in main dinning ...
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Sail Date: October 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


ALL THAT WAS ADVERTISED

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Noordam

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patonleeward
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

We were on only the first part of the cruise and got off in Hawaii. I knew the ship was not new but I found very little wear and tear. The food was good, not exceptional, except for the Mariners lunch when ONO was offered, The travelers were mostly seniors. The young people were polite but i think disappointed with the slow pace, I was with the one in four using a cane! The staff and ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


What has happened to Holland America?

Review for a Transpacific Cruise on Noordam

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Wenlor
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

Over the past few cruises I have watched a deterioration in the services offered on Holland America cruises. I love to go on long cruises of a month or more and love the sea days. This time there was literally nothing to do on board unless you were paying for an upgrade in the gym or drinking yourself into oblivion. No library service, no fun game activity program, no water aerobics or free ...
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Sail Date: September 2018


Cruise from Vancouver to Auckland.

Review for a Transpacific Cruise on Noordam

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Swinky2
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Mainly chosen for the destinations on route, but also anticipated a 4* ship. Expected the passengers to be around retirement age because of he length of the cruise. Very disappointed with the geriatric nature of a lot of the entertainment, which was also repetitive and lacking any fun. No deck parties, even though we spent around 3 weeks in the hot sunshine, no proper ‘ sailaways’ to ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite


Good in Parts

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Noordam

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marinermari
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose to do this 38 day cruise from Vancouver to Auckland because it we had wanted to cross the Pacific and also visit New Zealand. We have cruised on Noordam about 5 times so we’re aware she is in need of refurbishment and although parts were tired the ambience mostly made up for this. What we didn’t expect was the amount of infections throughout the ship. It was obvious from any of the ...
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Sail Date: September 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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