Eurodam Review
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Just returned from my first ever cruise aboard the ms Eurodam (12/10/11 sailing). This was a family cruise with my mother and three sisters (and spouses - 5 couples). The weather was perfect all week and found the cruise experience to be fascinating.
Since I had never cruised before I started my research (I am the type of person that wants to know what I am in store for)around June 2011 when I found the Cruise Critic website. In the six months leading up to this cruise I visited this site almost daily and learned all I could about ships and what to expect. You very rarely have to ask a question, because anything you want to know is there if you look for it.
On the day of the cruise, I had about a 3 and 1/2 hour drive to Ft Lauderdale (live in Florida). I left early so I would arrive by 11:00 AM and would be able to board as early as possible. Since I was driving in I was responsible for bringing wine and soft drinks along with all of our other luggage. I was in such a hurry I forgot my suit (I was going to carry this on in a garment bag)and had to turn around and get it. This put me about 30 minutes behind, but was not a big deal.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
I was in Stateroom 5105 aboard the ms Eurodam. This a Deluxe Verandah Outside cabin. The room in my opinion was outstanding. It was close (but not too close) to the elevator and very clean. The bathroom was larger than I anticipated and the shower was great. I loved the Verandah which had two chairs and a small table. There are life boats just below this floor of staterooms, but this balcony was located between life boat 11 and 13 which provided a great view all the way down to the water. Since the floor below has no balconies, you don't have to worry about the smell of smoke drifting up your way.