Holland America Line Noordam Cruise Reviews for Family to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

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1-10 of 12 Holland America Line Noordam Cruise Reviews for Family to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

Time for a Re-fit, Noordam?

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

Conchita229

2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We are a couple of 65 year olds, who have not sailed with HAL before, but this was our fourth cruise. The embarkation process at Civitavechia, Rome, was speedy and efficient. Our luggage arrived in our stateroom 6003, just as we did. Our cabin was specifically for a disabled traveller, as I have mobility problems and use a scooter. The stateroom was situated right at the prow of the ship on the ...

Sail Date: September 2014

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Great itinerary but a few niggles with Noordam

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

Sallymarch

First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We really enjoyed our trip and had a lovely stateroom with balcony (7011). We have travelled Holland America before (Veendam, Vollendam and Statendam), all of which we enjoyed. We had never been on Noordam before and have to say that the ship design is not to our liking. Some bizzare planning meant that Greenhouse staff at reception desk were continuously interrupted by guests travelling through ...

Sail Date: September 2014

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

1st time cruiser; HAL Noordam

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

georgina56

First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

First i must say we have never cruised before and didn't really know what to expect. We choose the cruise primarily for the itinerary and style/size of ship. The pick-up at the airport was a little disorganised in that the representatives walked very fast losing people along the way with no instructions given for where to pick-up the coach. The luggage was gathered together and left unattended ...

Sail Date: October 2012

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Mediterranean a real eye opener!

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

cares4bears

2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Getting on board was easy as can be. We were really happy with that. No queues and in we went. Our room was in the open way between the stairs to Lido food and the lifts. I thought from a previous review this area was a balcony problem and also not sure I would be happy with the room being where it was. Turned out I had nothing to worry about. Room was great and the water being washed in the ...

Sail Date: October 2012

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Roman Empire Cruise September 2012

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

Peter Christmas

10+ Cruises • Age 60s

It may be somewhat of a shock for readers to read a less than perfect review of this ship following other glowing reports listed on this site so I will try to be totally honest and fair regarding our recent trip on the Noordam. Our arrival at Leonardo Di Vinci airport was less than inspiring we dragged our cases out and had to follow someone in and out of the crowds in the terminal, dragging ...

Sail Date: September 2012

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)

NOORDAM-ROMAN EMPIRE CRUISE-JUNE 2012

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

amydelaware

First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

My mother and I took this cruise to see Europe, and take a trip together. She is 78, and I am 44, so I knew it was "now or never". I booked through the cruise line, early on, and kept tabs on the pricing, and as the cruise prices dropped, I would call and complain, and, in the end we were upgraded to a "superior verandah". People will tell you get the smallest, cheapest cabin, that is so ...

Sail Date: June 2012

Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite

Cruise Itinerary and service were great, but construction was unaccept

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

Travelgrandma10

2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Embarkation- We arrived in Civitavecchia (Rome) on the Navigator of the Seas, transatlantic from New Orleans. We took a bus to the entrance of the port and got on another bus going to the Noordam. We were the first to arrive at the check-in tent so we waited 45-60 minutes before boarding the ship. Everything was well organized and painless. Ship information- The ship had been in dry dock for two ...

Sail Date: April 2012

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom

Wonderful Eastern cruise

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

Emmaluc1968

First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

This was my first time cruising and I took my two daughters aged 15 and 11. We were not sure what to expect, but were hoping for a holiday to meet everyones requirements. The girls wanted action and an opportunity to meet new friends and I wanted a relaxing break from work! We departed from London Heathrow on a 6am flight with Alitalia and arrived shortly after 9 in Rome. ...

Sail Date: July 2011

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with children

Taste Of The High life

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

clivemac

2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Just returned from 10 great days aboard the Noordam. Previous swiss gentleman has detailed a lot of the good and bad things about the cruise,so I won't bore you with detail suffice to say the good wins over the bad for us. The ship........Fantastic !! First time on a ship of this size,we were still losing our way on the last day. Facilities are great being something for everybody from ...

Sail Date: June 2011

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)

20 Days in the Penthouse or Mediterranean Bliss

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Noordam

bernie5

First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

Please be aware we are novice cruisers and have little to compare this cruise with. This was a celebration of the end of chemotherapy for me and the end of high school for my son. Thanks to all you seasoned cruisers for all the advice I gleaned from the Cruise Critic site. I apologize up front for the length of this. We flew to Rome from the US. It was a harried flight due to weather in ...

Sail Date: June 2011

Cabin Type: Penthouse Verandah Suite

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