\What Is Your Impression of Cruising Holland American in Today’s Times?

[Vict0riann]

Amazing treatment on Eurodam.  They all seem so happy to see us.  This morning, as soon as I sat down, Our waiter placed my coffee in  front of me and said, “ milk not cream “ , just the way I like it.  Martha was not thrilled with her fresh squeezed oj, it was too sour, she said.  She was brought another, sweeter and told tomorrow’s would be free.  

 

Having the ship ship half empty makes a difference.  Our room steward, Hery, said he usually has 30 rooms, on this cruise it is 19.

[zgscl]

16 hours ago, Red Haired Lady said:

I also cruised in Europe (and Alaska) and I just left the Eurodam on Oct 6th.  Met Carolyn at the Meet and Greet.  But I must have missed the post about the carnations for Neptune Suites.  As a solo traveller, I do not book suites. 

 

Never fear! For $15-28 they will be happy to sell you a corsage or boutonnière. Available in white, pink or red and you can order online before the cruise under gifts and indulgences.  

[zgscl]

16 hours ago, Red Haired Lady said:

I also cruised in Europe (and Alaska) and I just left the Eurodam on Oct 6th.  Met Carolyn at the Meet and Greet.  But I must have missed the post about the carnations for Neptune Suites.  As a solo traveller, I do not book suites. 

Also did you get to try the wifi? Was it better on Eurodam vs NA?

[Red Haired Lady]

17 minutes ago, zgscl said:

Also did you get to try the wifi? Was it better on Eurodam vs NA?

No wi-fi for me on the ship.  I got it for free when in ports.  Many of the ports in Croatia had "wifi4eu" that was available many places all over town. 

[aliaschief]

53 minutes ago, zgscl said:

Also did you get to try the wifi? Was it better on Eurodam vs NA?

We are sailing on the NA and they have a new internet server and it has been so much better than our earlier Alaska cruise. Very pleased with WiFi.

[zgscl]

2 hours ago, aliaschief said:

We are sailing on the NA and they have a new internet server and it has been so much better than our earlier Alaska cruise. Very pleased with WiFi.

Thank you for this! Hopefully they have the new one on K also.

[Petie Mac]

Went on Nieuw Amsterdam to Alaska in August, 2021. We had a great time and encountered no problems really.  Hors d’oeuvres in the lounges were unsalted peanuts, period.  No warm hors d’ouevres at all.  Also, it seemed like the activities were cut back from what I had experienced in the past.  Premium items , like lobster, were an added cost always.  The food was tasty, other than the pizza, which we found truly lacking. The boarding procedure was less hectic, no crowds.  The safety drill procedure was a big improvement.  Go to station, check in, go back to room, watch video.  Yay, HAL! Many HAL passengers are repeat and so, familiar with cruising.  They are generally observant of cruise protocol.  At no time did we feel threatened by the pandemic, since people were compliant and rules were enforced. We had a wonderful time!

[Horizon chaser 1957]

On 10/8/2021 at 2:08 PM, aliaschief said:

no sip and savor,

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