Eurodam Review
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This cruise marked 100 days of sailing with HAL as part of 30 cruises spread over 8 other cruise lines. We arrived 2 days early for our cruise which began in Quebec. If you have not been in this port before, I would wholeheartedly suggest giving yourself this extra time in port as it is a lovely city to visit. The independent tours of Quebec we booked before we boarded were through Viatour – a 2 hr walking tour for $23 pp Canadian and a 4.5 hour tour to the Isle of Orleans and Montmorency Falls for $44 pp Canadian. Would highly recommend both.
We arrived at the terminal around 1 pm and were on board with access to our cabin in under 10 minutes. I don’t know if the quick speed was due to arrival past an early wave of passengers or if passengers were delayed in boarding by taking flights in on embarkation day since we had an overnight in Quebec. Either way, it was pleasant not to have to sit and wait in a white walled terminal.
First impressions of the ship were positive. I like the elegance of polished wood and interesting art and sculpture of HAL ships. We had not been on the Eurodam before, but had enjoyed our cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam a couple of years ago.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Room includes 3 closets which can be shelving or hanging area according to your needs. In-room safe is now larger, but still dark so check all corners before debarking. Elemis shampoo, conditioner and body wash dispensers are mounted in the tub. Bar soap is at the sink plus mini bottles of Elemis Body Lotion. Desk did not have center pull out drawer. Don't know why it's been discontinued. Mirror over desk is glazed so you don't get a glare. Nor do you get a clear view of how you look, go back to the bathroom for that or the closet with a full length mirror. Good directional lights at night stands for reading. Filled mini-fridges still give you space to add your own items.