Volendam Review
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The review by "dockman" is spot on. It's remarkable how sometimes one might think that one is the only person feeling in a certain way when in fact many would be feeling likewise.
Like "dockman" I consider it a pity that much of this review is negative; but I make no apology for this as Holland America has been in this business for over 150 years and should know better than to try to hoodwink its passengers especially those like me who have sailed with them and others scores times.
As to the taxi mafia in the ports on this itinerary, Holland America has been to these ports over and over just in the last few months alone so they would be aware of what's going on.
Cabin Review
Cabins on bottom two decks (oceanview and inside) do not have a refrigerator. You have to hire one!!
Nowhere is this highlighted and it should be as who would expect a stateroom NOT to have a refrigerator in this day and age? Especially on a "recently refurbished" ship.