Holland America Line Noordam Cruise Reviews

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Great family holiday

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam

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Expatcat
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We chose this cruise for the number of port stops and we weren’t disappointed! We got a great feel for New Zealand. We travelled with children between 7-14 and they all had a great time. Kids clubs were entertaining and staff were wonderful with them. Although decor was a little dated, cabins were a great size and layout. Balconies were spacious. The new flat screen TVs with on-demand movies were ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

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Great Itinerary But Found HAL's Shipboard Execution Lacking

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Noordam

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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


Noordam 21 Dec 2019 auckland to Sydney

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Fredzimmermsn
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

I am a 5 star Mariner and have more than 20 cruises on Holland America This cruise was the pits and our last on Hal.There were Minimal activities or lectures on board .The standard of the food was dismal compare to the cruise I did on the Noordam three years ago which I rated 10 -this Cruise I would rate a 1.The standard of the entertainment was dismal except for the on-board Singers and ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite


Most Enjoyable

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austinozz
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because it fitted with the dates we were available, due to work commitments. We had been to NZ before on a different cruise line, but love the place so repeat was not a problem. Embarkation was handled well, we had a balcony cabin on deck 5 midship. Décor a little tired but cabin was roomy enough and found plenty of space for storage. Cabin attendants were great, plenty ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Completely overpriced cruise on an outdated ship

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Vobafan
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We we chose this trip because the dates fit perfectly. the price seemed justfiedbut then on bord, the cheapest wine 9 $ the cocktail 10$ always +15% Service. The The wine in the glas was manageable and the alcohol in the Cocktails barely noticeable. None of the tours offered by HAL was acceptable. For a Train ride in Port Chambers charges HAL 390 $, when booking direktly in the station, the same ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Good overall, but overdoing things the first few days

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monalisa115
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Embarkation port in Sydney is White Bay, not as convenient as Circular Quay, and not at all scenic, being a commercial port. The day before embarkation we received an email advising us not to arrive before one. It would have been much better for planning had the email arrived earlier. We arrived shortly after one and embarkation was fairly smooth; our cabin was also ready. Buffet: For the ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Not Holland America standards

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DRGSEA
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We received an email that boarding would be delayed at the start due to illnesses on the previous cruise. Only a couple of hours so no big deal and we wanted a clean ship. For the first 48 hours the LIDO market food service was limited to being served by crew and no self service. We have been through this on other cruises so we know the drill. The lines were incredible and everything was ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Not the same now that Carnival have an interest

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dreamlife
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I will start with the title of this review. Embark, disembark all OK - most lines have this in the bag. We chose this cruise on Noordam, because we love Vancouver, we wanted to go to Sydney and we love sea days. This cruise bore not the remotest resemblance to our 2 x cruises on Volendam Dec.16 and April 18. Where has the elegance gone? The fresh flowers everywhere? The sophistication? ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Norovirus spoiled our cruise!

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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


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