Ms Statendam  April 15, 2014 South Pacific itinerary  Lee Wurschmidt

I enjoy reading the reviews of other travelers and often find them very helpful; therefore, I will try to give an honest review of this cruise. Overall, it was one of the most enjoyable cruises that I have taken. I had thought that 29 days might get boring, but that was not the case.

Pros: 1. The best part of the trip was the general friendliness and positive attitude of my fellow travelers. 2. Also excellent was the "On Location" team that was aboard to add to the Hawaiian experience. There were two dancer/teachers one ukulele and Hawaiian steel guitar player, one very knowledgeable lecturer, plus a person to oversee and coordinate their efforts. They added much insight to our understanding of the Hawaiian and Tahitian culture, geography, and history. Some of the other lecturers were also interesting. 3. The food in the main dining room was excellent. 4. The attitude and general helpfulness of the entire staff was wonderful. I encountered few rude or indifferent staff or crew persons after the embarkation day. 4. The library was well stocked and comfortable with a helpful librarian. 5. The ship's Halcats band that played with the entertainers in the main showroom was excellent. I have been on many ships where the drummer played so loudly that I could not hear the featured entertainer. The classical duet in the Explorer's Lounge after dinner was also very accomplished. Read more