Ryndam (Retired) Review

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Spring Break 2010 HAL Style

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Ryndam (Retired)
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Cruzman
First Time Cruiser • Age 80s

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Sail Date: Apr 2010
Cabin: Verandah Suite

Our trip began from our home near Mobile, AL as we loaded the luggage in the car and began the approximate 8 hour drive to Tampa at 8 AM on Saturday 4/10/2010. We arrived at our hotel at 4:30 PM local time and checked in. We booked this hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn, through Hotwire at a very good rate and pleasantly, we were upgraded to a full suite. The property is located in a secluded area in the Brandon area. There were no noise issues and we would highly recommend this hotel.

Sunday morning we proceeded to the pier, about a 15 minute drive, arriving at 10:15 AM. Surprisingly, the porters were already accepting luggage from departing guests, so we dropped off our checked luggage and proceeded to the parking garage across the street. The parking fee was $14 per day up front, cash or credit card. We were in line to check in by 10:40 AM.

After boarding, I observed right away that the ship's interior has changed a lot since my last sailing on the Ryndam in 1999. Carpet has replaced the polished marble floors in many areas; the addition of the Canaletto and the Mix, as well as enhancements to the Library, are just a few of those changes. The Vermeer Lounge is now the Showroom at Sea with many new features.

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Verandah Suite

Cabin B

Roomy cabin with plenty of storage. Bathroom was a little cramped, but having a jacuzzi tub was a plus. Nice balcony with a lounger, chair and small table. Location was very convenient to the Sea view pool, as well as the Rotterdam Dining Room. I wish that there was a privacy curtain that would separate the cabin sleeping area from the sitting area (where a third person sleeps).

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