Holland America Transatlantic Cruise Reviews
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- Traditional cruising experience with modern touches
- Around-the-world sailings offered
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281 Holland America Transatlantic Cruise Reviews
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Sailed May 2017
Our 14-day crossing was step 1 of our Epic Anniversary trip. My husband has only been on one cruise before and it did not go well, so I was concerned about whether he would like this one, but I'm happy to report that he enjoyed is--and ...
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Sailed May 2017
I chose this cruise mainly because the timing suited me - I couldn't go until the last day of April or early May - last day of April was RCL and the ship was way too big, so it was Prinsendam or Cunard or Pulmantur - Cunard was too short, ...
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Sailed April 2017
We took the Zuiderdam transatlantic, and chose it because we had taken the same ship to the Panama Canal in 2012 and had a very good time. There wasn't a problem with embarkation or disembarkation.
We opted for a suite, and we enjoyed ...
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Sailed April 2017
Second trans-atlantic on the Zdam, and it was great again. The ship is in good shape, and the service is full, efficient, and happily delivered.
SY cabin was fine, except for the old small flat screen TV. Those are cheap, with crappy ...
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Sailed April 2017
A TransAtlantic offers us a lengthy cruise at a reasonable fare with lots of sea days to relax and/or take advantage of the amenities and activities of the ship. We've done several before and always had a good experience. Holland America ...
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Sailed April 2017
Great ports on the Trans-Atlantic Crossing and an amazing staff at Holland America's Zuiderdam made the cruise memorable. Although the cabin was old and dated, with a tv screen that was barely readable, the crew and the planned activities ...
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Sailed April 2017
We are seniors and this cruise was tailored for us
The ship is a bit old, but is laid out well . I walk a lot and like the full promenade deck.
Cabin (7028) has a very good design.
Liked the curtain between the bed and bath as ...
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Sailed April 2017
Despite all the negative reviews for Koningsdam on this forum, we enjoyed our 28 days on board as much as any of our previous HAL cruises. We were on board for the trans-Atlantic followed by the Mediterranean ports. The ship is nice and ...
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Sailed April 2017
We took this transatlantic cruise back to Rome having sailed across in the other direction last October. The food was excellent as usual. Still one of the best buffets at sea (but still a little too much salt at times). The crew is the ...
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Sailed April 2017
As a long time Holland America fan, I read many the comments, both positive and negative about the ship prior to my repositioning sailing.
I booked a single "OO" cabin, but was upgraded to a Spa Outside (CQ) cabin. It may ...
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Sailed April 2017
Wanted a quiet peaceful TA. People onboard were mostly seasoned travelers, as with most trans Atlantics.
Food and service were above expectations. The new culinary arts center is great. I highly recommend you dine there.
Activities ...
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Sailed March 2017
We are a married couple, who has sailed with several different cruise lines the last 17 years, also on many Transatlantic cruises. But, this was only our second cruise with HAL.
Pre-cruise: We stayed two nights before the cruise at the ...
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Sailed March 2017
Price was the main reason we took this cruise. $499. for an outside cabin. Plus it left from Ft Lauderdale. Our cabin number was 1832, which was fine and it had more storage than I have ever had on a ship. I always take a clear shoe ...
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Sailed March 2017
I enjoyed my first TA cruise a great deal. The service was exceptional, there were plenty of activities to keep you busy on the days at sea - and the price was fabulous. We booked 10 days before sailing. While the pizza on the lido was ...
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Sailed March 2017
The Prinsendam is a small cruise ship that can dock in ports that the larger ships can't. The itinerary was great. The 56 day cruise is a must if you really want to see the Mediterranean. 850 people when full.
The crew on the Holland ...
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Sailed March 2017
I had a great time on the 2016 World Cruise and expected a similar experience on this Grand Voyage. I enjoyed most of the ports but food quality and dining room service were not up to the usual HAL standards. On at least 7 occasions I had ...
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Sailed November 2016
I joined the Rotterdam in Rome, sailed the Mediterranean and crossed the Atlantic from the Madeira Islands to Ft. Lauderdale. (This was a 46 day cruise that originated in Montreal and ended in Ft. Lauderdale. The Rotterdam crew payed ...
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Sailed November 2016
We were visiting family in Italy and decided that it was a good value and more fun to take a repositioning cruise back to the states. We looked at the repositioning cruises in Oct/Nov time frame and this one met our schedules.
We ...
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Sailed November 2016
This cruise where specially choosen becuase of a promise from our agent and the cruise liner, it should have been a nice, comfortable and entertaining tour for a transatlantic travel from Rome to Tampa in Florida.
Our experiences from ...
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Sailed November 2016
Great time of the year weather wise. Be sure to pre-order tickets to visit Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. In Madeira we had an excellent tour in a van. There were 6 of us and the price was very reasonable.
Because the ship is small , ...
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Sailed November 2016
Food was excellent. Service as usual on HAL wonderful. Entertainment great.
Absolutely no negative comments! Enjoyed the guest lectures.
Loved the BB king music and dancing
Billboard piano's and music selections excellent
The ...
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Sailed October 2016
HAL has a great reputation and the ports of call were great, we had been on the Rotterdam in 2010. We had great service, breakfast and dinner served in our cabin was always on time and hot.
The port seminars, historical and art ...
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Sailed October 2016
This cruise was very disappointing compared to other cruises I have been on.I was most annoyed with the non-self serve in the Lido Buffet.By the time we went through each line up to get what we wanted our food was cold.It was VERY ...
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Sailed October 2016
For some background, we:
- are both around 70 years old and very active
- have been on HAL cruises exclusively since 1998 (this was our 12th)
- have sailed on three S-class, one R-class, and all the Vistas/Signatures except the ...
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Sailed October 2016
Chose this to experience the new ship and compare it to my other cruises on many Dam ships
Found great innovation and excellent additions such as the Queens Lounge amd the extra restaurants and speciallynthe New York Deli and superb ...
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