This was my 6th cruise on Holland America. I am completely satisfied. I drove from Sarasota to Ft. Lauderdale and parked in the garage across from the terminal ($105.00) for the week. Embarkation and disembarkation were very smooth, best in all my visits.
I splurged and got a Neptune Suite. It was located in the aft of the ship, and had the most wonderful wrap-around balcony (Suite 5091) Huge. The suite was very comfortable and clean. My steward (Andy) was so kind and helpful. I tipped him at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the cruise and he was so grateful. (just a suggestion).
I was with a group of retired gentlemen and we had the most wonderful time. Holland America made rooms available for us, in which to hold our meetings.
Huge Huge wrap-around balcony. Wonderful, all my friends were very jealous
I have always loved old San Juan. But the walking tour is too much for the elderly, walking up a steep hill. I fell and scrapped my legs, so did not complete the tour. The guide was way too loud. Whats with always stopping in front of a gift shop?
Got tired of all the noise, crowds and hipe. Standing in line in the hot sun. So gave up and went back to the ship. Too much stuff to buy, too commercial.