Holland America Line Italy Cruise Reviews
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Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
Haljo1935
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
The Nieuw Statendam just came out of dry dock, so this was an opportunity to see what a newish ship was like as well as a transatlantic; the holiday time sailing was an added bonus. The dates allowed us to spend some time in Rome before departure, so we were able to do a land cruise. Returning to FLL helped minimize flight costs.
The food was overall very good; Club Orange dining room service ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2023
Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Nieuw Statendam
WanderingTheWorld
10+ Cruises • Age 30s
My husband and I are in our 40's. This was our 5th HAL cruise, but it was our first time back with them since the pandemic. Our last HAL cruise was on the Koningsdam in the Caribbean, and we loved it! We were excited to try out her sister ship in European waters.
PRE-CRUISE
We spent 4 nights at an Airbnb near Termini in Rome. This was our 4th time in the Eternal City, so we skipped the major ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2023
Cabin Type: Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam
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
- ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2023
Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam
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 ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2023
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam
Yvoyage01
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We made a cruise from Venice to Barcelona. Since ships are not permitted in Venice anymore , we stayed 3 days to visit Venice first, then took a train to Trieste the departure port, 2 hours away, where we stayed at the Best Western hotel. Very nice city, visited with hop on, hop off.
Taxi from hotel to port was 15 euros.
Embarcation was most easy.
Cruise in the Adriatic sea with Dubrovnik ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2023
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam
TideWPCruiser
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s
This is our first time sailing on Holland America. We did Disney, Carnival, Princess, Norwegian, and Celebrity before. Comparing to other cruise lines, the most impressive point on HAL was their services. We liked their food. We required a fixed table in the dinning room. Our waiter/waitress are very friendly and provided exceptional services. The room stewards also did an excellent ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2023
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with children
Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam
beau1377
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
It's not the same old Holland America since COVID-19.
We do understand that Carnival Corporation was just burning through money during Covid 19 and you can see it in their drastic cuts.
As a 3 star Mariner I must admit that it may be time to switch cruise lines.
The lack of onboard entertainment is very noticeable. Now instead of production shows we watch a comedian play with a Rubik's ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2023
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam
Scubaman1000
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Going to Europe worst experience we ever had cruising will never use this cruise line again. Bought the all inclusive package and that's all they care about. Their tours were a complete joke. You are being hearded into buses like cattle. With people who were obviously sick for hours at a time. We attempted to speak to an officer to voice our complaint and were denied. Everything as far as the ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2023
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam
cruiserzoetermeer60
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Fortunately the Oosterdam is one of the older HAL ships (from before the Pinnacle class). That means: bigger staterooms, more space around the pool, less noise in the pool area and more space (in hight) in the main dining room. We are no fans of the new Pinnacle class ships although those ships (Koningsdam, New Statendam, Rotterdam 7) also have a lot to offer.
It was therefore a great pleasure ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2022
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Oosterdam
DGE
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
Hi,
We enjoyed our cruise very much, at the end of the day after spending 8 hours on
excursions the ship was comfortable and perfect to relax before the next day of tours.
Our Delta flight to Barcelona was perfect we flew on the Airbus A330-300 which I highly recommend. We had two seats next to the window with plenty of room considering we paid no extra for our seats. The plane has two ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2022
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