Holland America Line Noordam Gay & Lesbian Cruises Reviews

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"Room Steward knocking on our door at night to see what time we were going for dinner.Cold food in the buffet, sent back MD breakfast 2x, Pinnacle fish once...."Read More
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HAL not what they were

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam

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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 ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)


Children in adult areas a pain

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam

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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 ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Very poor health protocols

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Noordam

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jpnr
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This ship needs an overhaul. Inconsistent service, poor maintenance. Zero health protocols. Other than the Rolling Stone Lounge, entertainment was very poor. After more than 100 nights on HAL, this was by far worst cruise. It seemed that everyone on board was sick and no one was enforcing hand sanitizing or encouraging masks if sick. Passengers didn’t seem to give a darn about spreading their ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Not what we expected

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Noordam

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ncyhle123
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My husband and I had cruised Alaska in 2019. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to go again, but to do a land/sea tour. Holland American seem to have the best reputation for this. The land tour was great. But Holland America should be ashamed to put their guest in one of their motels, The Westmart in Anchorage that they use for their one night stay was dirty. The hotel was in need of updating ...
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Sail Date: July 2023


The Good and the Bad

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Noordam

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Tabbdeb
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

So Alaska was beautiful. It was amazing. Our original trip was supposed to happen in June of 2022. Our family members had just gotten off of the same cruise on the same ship. They had a great time. Days before our trip was supposed to happen, we received an email that the entire trip (land and sea) was cancelled due to crew shortages. We were a little confused since our family members had just ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite


Disappointing compared to previous Holland America Experience

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bobcan
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise to use up a cruise credit from a previously cancelled cruise and based on our previous Hal cruise which was fantastic in all respects. Unfortunately this cruise did not live up to our expectations even when compared to our cruises on the lesser rated lines. first of all we arrived at the terminal in Vancouver at our assigned time 10:20 am only to pass through customs ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Not very happy HAL

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam

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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 ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Quite disappointed

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bz
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

Always a fan of HAL until now. In 25 plus cruise I don't think I ever send a meal back. Cold food in the buffet, sent back MD breakfast 2x, Pinnacle fish once. Buffet out of green tea. No pastries at breakfast unless you ask. No pen & notepaper in the room. No chocolates at night or towel animals except for Gala Night. Carving station on day 2 featured meatloaf (which was actually quite ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Superior Verandah Suite


Great Itinerary But Found HAL's Shipboard Execution Lacking

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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 ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great way to see NZ and Australia

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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 ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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