We don't know why so many people are enthousiastic about this ship? We did already several other cruises with other company's, but the "Amsterdam" is really bad compared with the other ships we had. But positive thing and most important: the Alaska-cruise was beautiful! About the ship:
- embarkation in Seattle was perfect. In a couple of minutes we were already on the boat
- first impression of the ship was small, but we knew that already. And of course, a lot of older people!! And we mean with a lot, more than 80%! So be aware that you have to wait a lot of time as there are many "slow movers" on the ship! Sometimes it is frustrating in the Lido Buffet, but it is holiday....so don't frustrate!!! Interior of the ship is beuatiful with a lot of Dutch Artworks and other unique items. We liked it!
we were in stateroom (oceanroom) 2685. A nice room, not too small and nice bed to sleep. But as we were together we were littlebit disappointed that there was 1 towel in the room when we entered the room. Why? No checkings? And this is a trip to Alaska, middle of the summer. You have to close the window in the evening with a simple curtain. A lot of light is still in the room, even it is 12am....so why no curtains to make it more dark in the room? And did anyone inspect the door inside of the room on cleaning? This was really dirty! Fingertips, old dirt was vissible...jaiks!!! Bathroom is ok, but still with an old-fashioned curtain. And be aware that the floor upstairs is the walk-promenade, so around 7am you can hear already the first people walking!