Holland America Line Noordam Cruise Reviews for Senior to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean from Rome (Civitavecchia)

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Great itinerary but a few niggles with Noordam

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Sallymarch
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We really enjoyed our trip and had a lovely stateroom with balcony (7011). We have travelled Holland America before (Veendam, Vollendam and Statendam), all of which we enjoyed. We had never been on Noordam before and have to say that the ship design is not to our liking. Some bizzare planning meant that Greenhouse staff at reception desk were continuously interrupted by guests travelling through ...
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Sail Date: September 2014

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Amsterdam

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ToniV
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

From Toni Vitanza -- who cruised on Noordam June 20 from Rome -- I am a flight attendant with 17 years of experience and I have frequent cruiser status with several cruise lines. This cruise was probably my seventh or eighth Med cruise. But this was our first time to cruise with HAL and I am afraid we have been spoiled. Since returning from our cruise, I have already told several passengers on ...
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Sail Date: June 2014


Disappointing

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gordp
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I had high hopes for a great experience. My wife had her 60th and I wanted to surprise her with a spectacular experience and give her a trip to remember, 16 nights Rome to Greece, Turkey, Rome, Rhodes, Gythion (Sparta), Athens, Naples, Monte Carlo, Tunisia, Palermo etc.. Arrival was great, fast embarkation, we were welcomed to a nice Veranda Room with balcony as promised everything was great. Our ...
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Sail Date: April 2014


So disappointed

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chiserleyqq
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

My wife and I had cruised on seven previous occasions and this was our eighth in total and first with Holland America. We had been led to believe that we were in for 'something special''. Not so, in fact almost everything was very average. Our stateroom balcony cabin and attendant were excellent but everything quickly fell away after that. The ship was drab and dreary. The dining room staff were ...
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Sail Date: April 2014


Noordam Eastern Mediterranean

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jnjmoore007
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

This was our first cruise. We went with our two young children (boys: 7 and 4) and their grandparents, who are seasoned cruisers. I have never considered myself a cruiser; in fact, I was probably somewhat opposed to it prior to this cruise. We are experienced travelers and understand the challenges that come with traveling with kids, especially on a multiple-leg journey. Going on this ...
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Sail Date: August 2012

Cabin Type: Deluxe Verandah Suite

Traveled with children


Cruise Itinerary and service were great, but construction was unaccept

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Travelgrandma10
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Embarkation- We arrived in Civitavecchia (Rome) on the Navigator of the Seas, transatlantic from New Orleans. We took a bus to the entrance of the port and got on another bus going to the Noordam. We were the first to arrive at the check-in tent so we waited 45-60 minutes before boarding the ship. Everything was well organized and painless. Ship information- The ship had been in dry dock for two ...
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Sail Date: April 2012

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


I'm Hooked

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Flyer52
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

I was a bit apprehensive about embarking on my first cruise as I always suffer from seasickness. I really didn't have to worry as the ship was huge and very stable. My travel agent suggest picking a cabin mid-ship and we chose one on the Upper Promenade deck. Its was semi obscured but it suited us fine, with plenty of room and light. My husband who thought he would be bored was amazed at how ...
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Sail Date: September 2011

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)


Brilliant cruise - would fully recommend both ship & itinery

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walkers
2-5 Cruises • Age 80s

Had a great 10 nights on board the Noordaman. Lovely ship overall serving excellent well presented food (best we have experienced so far on a cruise line). The ship never felt over crowded despite it being August & at full capacity. The Noordam is well kept, immaculately clean & well appointed. The stateroom was lovely & more than adequate - have to say it was roomier than others we have had on ...
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Sail Date: August 2011

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with children


Noordam - still has problems in the Restaurant!

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rosiecruiser
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We went on 10 day Noordam cruise of Eastern Med in August cruising out of Rome. The Cabin was fairly good, and cabin staff excellent. The itinerary and weather were great. The other guests on board were fun and a great mix of ages and nationalities. However the entertainment was not very exciting. The only good nights showtime were the lady singer and male comedian magician (reminded me of ...
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Sail Date: August 2011


A review for do-it-yourselfers

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lolo11
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We hope you will find some helpful hints here on how to do this cruise yourself - no ship's tours or transfers. We arrived at the Rome airport two days prior to the cruise, and followed the signs to the train. Buy the train tickets to Termini station at a kiosk in the train station (14euros ). Be sure you board the train marked Leonardo express - not the one marked Ostia. From termini (Rome's ...
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Sail Date: August 2011

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


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