This Rotterdam sailing was the first to leave from San Diego's new Broadway Pier and had a few operational problems...like the twelve cages of luggage that were left out in the pouring rain instead of being fork lifted inside of the new terminal building.

Likewise, hundreds of passengers also had to wait outside in the rain as the new terminal was poorly designed with the passenger check-in area just inside the front door. We will wait until late afternoon to board future cruises from this terminal to avoid standing in the rain, wind, or hot sun!!!

The ship and it's furnishing are all in excellent shape which is pretty typical for HAL ships...the food, service and entertainment all met our expectations with just a few minor exceptions. Read more