Pre and post cruise Hilton Marina, we just love Ft. Lauderdale and next time we will spend more than the two nights after our cruise.

Boarding was a dream and the Noordam looked good both inside and out, had lunch at the Lido and got to know our ship which was spotless in the true HAL tradition. We cruise to relax from the rigours of work and enjoyed our cabin so much we did not do one show, after late dinner it was a walk on the prom. deck and back home to our cabin. Great staff and a great full breakfast in our room most mornings.

First part of the cruise was great only to be spoiled by a old goat who insisted smoking cigars on his balcony, front office supervisor became defensive when it took nearly 24 hours to try and solve our problem, " we can't get hold of him " was the excuse which led me to believe we were not being taken seriously. " I have the right to smoke on the balcony " he informed the supervisor who agreed the smell was terrible, what rights have we I asked, we have none according to the staff, cigars are allowed on balconies! I could put up with the cabin next door smoking but not the cigar smoke two cabins from us, you pay your hard earned money to use your balcony and can't, there is something wrong with the system. Read more