Noordam Review
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Embarkation was delayed since we were told by Captain Scott that because we were not at the usual pier for boarding, embarkation was delayed. We were told that this happens many times with HAL and the Captain thinks that we are all first time passengers with HAL. He should therefore change his excuse for ill performed embarkation and not blame it in the Port, but HAL instead
Once on board, we proceeded to the Vista Dinning room for lunch. Service & Choice of food was excellent. The waiters could not do enough for you and were always concerned for your satisfaction.
We booked the SA Category. Were were mid-ship. The cabin was spacious and very clean. Our balcony was very inviting with a table, 4 table chairs and 2 additional arm chairs. There was a dressing area before entering the Bathroom. The bathroom had a double sink, bathtub and separate shower. However to our surprise, the counter was not granite, but Formica. Suites of this category on other cruise lines offer two entrances to the bathroom- one for the dressing area and one for the bath area and the counters were granite. It seems that HAL has lower quality of furnishings and decor for their level of quality.
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Deluxe Verandah Suite
We booked the SA Category. Were were mid-ship. The cabin was spacious and very clean. Our balcony was very inviting with a table, 4 table chairs and 2 additional arm chairs. There was a dressing area before entering the Bathroom. The bathroom had a double sink, bathtub and separate shower. However to our surprise, the counter was not granite, but Formica. Suites of this category on other cruise lines offer two entrances to the bathroom- one for the dressing area and one for the bath area and the counters were granite. It seems that HAL has lower quality of furnishings and decor for their level of quality.