Went on my first cruise 10/31 to Eastern Caribbean on Eurodam... overall FANTASTIC!!! My friend has been on several cruises on different cruise lines but this was her first time on Holland. Some problems I will address at the end of this post. Sorry the post will be a long one but would like to give a few comments on the experience.

THE SHIP IS BEAUTIFUL. NOT ONCE DID WE PASS A CREW MEMBER THAT WE WERE NOT GREETING VERY WARMLY. If we looked like we needed something they always offered their help.

Boarding the ship was fairly easy and fast. Lunch was served in the LIDO when we boarded and rooms were ready shortly after we ate. LIDO was so crowded we walked forever before someone offered us their table. Crowded... a lot of passengers just sat at the tables not eating. It would have been nice if they had gone outside of the eating area to sit and let others use the tables for eating. Suggestion: during the cruise, when you have the chance to eat in the main dining areas do it. Very nice not having to wait or search for a table. That said, we did eat breakfast and lunch once or twice in the LIDO and the servers were great. Read more