This was our first Transatlantic and our first cruise on the smallest of the HAL ships, the Prinsendam. Having sailed on the Eurodam last year, we weren't sure how the small ship would be, but it was marvelous.

Yes, it's an older ship, but it's well-cared for and has a very nice layout. I love the little hallways to the rooms...they make the rooms much quieter. Our cabin was very nice (would have liked the "tub one" with the very usable tub, but there were no more when we booked.) The walk-in closet was very nice. Beds were very good, as usual. Our stewards did an excellent job keeping it neat and clean. We booked the "low, mid" category just in case we encountered rough seas which we did not, but I would book this room or any near it again. We heard no noise from anywhere, unless they were lowering the tender which was above our room (but out of sight.)

We ate in the Lido for most meals since it's nice to see what your choices are and see it all freshly prepared. The staff there were so courteous and attentive! Always asking if we needed coffee or tea or could they get us something else. We were truly spoiled by them. They were the best of any "dam ship" Lido staff we've encountered. Read more