This is a brief review of this cruise, due to the fact that we kept to the Lido, Library, Gym, stateroom (138 on Verandah Deck), and the outer decks for photography and viewing. We did not attend any entertainment, nor participate in any activities.

Also, keep in mind, that when I go to someone's house, I'm not looking for problems: chipped paint, dust bunnies, smudged glass, etc. I don't do that when cruising either. These are not new ships and I expect there will be wear and tear.

This is our second cruise on the Veendam (AK previously). We like the smaller ships with the Crows Nest separate from the Library. We prefer eating in the Lido to the DR. We do not like the long service times in the DR. The table cloths make the Lido quite nice in the evening. The service there was excellent. Read more