Holland America Line Volendam Cruise Reviews for Fitness to Australia & New Zealand from Sydney (Australia)

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A Good Deal, with Some Deserved Criticisms

Review for a Asia Cruise on Volendam

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Zinio
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Some people have inflated expectations, and (as a result) complain too much. We embarked in Sydney and stayed on the Volendam in Singapore for a second cruise in SE Asia. We liked the Volendam much. It is smaller than the Oosterdam (which we sampled in March 2015), easier to find your way around, and you don't feel feel (after walking stern to bow) that they should install travelators. Our ...
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Sail Date: November 2015


Holland America disappoints

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Volendam

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wkpjr01
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

Our cruise on the Volendam -- 22 November - 8 December 2014 -- from Sydney to Singapore was a serious disappointment on many levels. First, there were many annoyances, such as the cruise director choosing to make some routine public address announcements during scheduled church services on Sunday morning. The itinerary skipped major ports, except for Darwin, and chose to stop at isolated ports ...
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Sail Date: November 2014

Cabin Type: Verandah Suite


Another great cruise

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Volendam

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JMAUST
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We have just returned from a 34 night Circumnavigation Cruise of Australia. We had a wonderful time after being a little unsure how we would survive a 34 night cruise. Embarkation in Sydney went without a hitch and we were aboard within 25 minutes. This was at White Bay which is out of town and lack and form of public transport. The public areas were well maintained and there was always a quite ...
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Sail Date: October 2014

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Kiwi's On Volendam

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Volendam

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IRL 123
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We were a bit nervous about 32 days on a ship but we could not have been wrong. The Volendam crew made us feel welcome from first boarding in Sydney. We liked the idea of a smaller ship and the bonus we found out on the way was we got to sail through the Barrier Reef out of Cairns and also the smaller ports could take Volendam where alot of the larger ships cant get into these lovely smaller towns ...
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Sail Date: October 2014

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Disappointed not up to expectations

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Volendam

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travelfriends 13
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Embarkation and disembarkion were very efficient, cases were delivered quickly. Cabin: main deck 2666 outside in good position towards aft quiet. When opening cabin door were surprised how dull the decor appeared, quite tired looking, the only colour's were in the 4 cushions, but was clean and tidy. The beds were very comfortable in twins giving a feeling of space. There is no fridge in cabin, ...
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Sail Date: November 2013


Once in a lifetime adventure!

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Volendam

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gail h
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We arrived in Sydney on Oct 17 to acclimate ourselves to the time change. We stayed at the Bayswater Sydney in the Kings Cross area. What a find. Good rates and near the metro. Get a weekly pass from the Metro that is down the road from the hotel. It includes all trains, ferries, and buses in the city. $45 each and the best way to get around. Our cruise left from the Overseas passenger terminal ...
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Sail Date: October 2012

Cabin Type: Verandah Suite


Trip of a Lifetime

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Volendam

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edi
10+ Cruises • Age 2020s

I did a lot of research on Cruise Critic before our trip and found so many of the reviews helpful in planning our trip. I thought I'd return the favor for those yet to take this wonderful cruise. Although I booked the cruise as one 28 day itinerary, it was, in fact, two 14 day cruises, back to back. We were able tot stay in the same cabin during the entire trip. The first 14 days went to ...
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Sail Date: February 2012

Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom


wonderful ports of call

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Volendam

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runningbarb
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We stayed at the Suissotel in Sydney (arranged by Holland America, whose representatives met us at the airport, took us to the hotel, and transferred our luggage onto the Volendam the next day). Beautiful location, making the city easy to walk around and enjoy. Check-in on Volendam was seamless. Melbourne was good for walking, Burnie for the animal preserve visit. Luckily, the Tasman Sea ...
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Sail Date: January 2012

Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom


New Zealand Discovery

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Volendam

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Willsot
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

New Zealand Discovery 17-31 January 2012 The long flight MSP-LAX 4 hrs., 3 hr. layover, LAX-SYD 15 hrs. The new Delta "economy comfort" seating was worth the extra cost. Dinner was actually v. good and movie selections were excellent. Ambien helped provide 5-6 hrs. sleep. Not a bad flight at all. LAX to SYD was actually more comfortable than MSP to LAX. Sydney Pre-Cruise ...
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Sail Date: January 2012

Cabin Type: Verandah Suite


Good ... but

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Volendam

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mumanddaughter11
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Disability Matters: We booked the cruise well in advance. Mum requires a walking frame to get around and a wheel chair for steep inclines and long distances. Because mum couldn't climb into a bath to shower, we opted for a disabled room. That was a good move on our part. Embarkation: We caught a cab from our hotel to the dock. The staff were wonderful and directed us to where we needed to go. We ...
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Sail Date: December 2011

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)


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