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Sailing Date(s): Jan 2014, Mar 2014


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	Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 4 - 6 cruises Traveler Type: Family w/young children Stateroom Type: Oceanview Amazing trip by A Traveler from San Antonio, TX Sailing date: Jul 2011 Pros: Scenery and Service Cons: Ketchikan Holland America Line goes above and beyond in every facet of the journey. Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food The food was always expertly prepared and fresh. Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality The dining and room stewards made us feel welcome. Entertainment & Activities Children's Programs The kids didn't want to leave ClubHAL and The Loft. Read this user's port of call reviews: Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska Ketchikan, Alaska Ketchikan itself is nice, but the timing of the port call was poor: We docked with four other "mega" cruise ships at the same time, so it was next to impossible to get into anything or anywhere. Skagway, Alaska Definitely the best excursion and tour port of call from the trip. 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 18 - 29 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Couple Stateroom Type: Oceanview a fantastic cruise by Suzanne B from Salt Lake City, UT Sailing date: Jun 2010 Pros: as promised, the service was impeccable on Holland America Cons: the ship's decor was a bit out-dated and the only heated pool and hot tub were very centrally located (not super relaxing for a soak) Overall, I have a favorable impression of the ship. Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Stateroom Quality While we had a spectacular view out our bow window, we were woken up (both late at night and in the morning) by the theater, which was apparently directly below our room. It definitely diminshed my overall impression which would have otherwise been excellent. Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities Read this user's port of call reviews: Juneau, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska The city was very touristy and we didn't really have enough time, if you were doing any excursions, to really explore the more interesting areas. Don't Miss: the whale watching evening cruise - AMAZING!! Ketchikan, Alaska I loved this city, definitely my favorite of the trip...I only wish we had had more time in port. Don't Miss: Sea Kayaking (although we went with a private company for a smaller tour group). Yu have to get out on the water and explore the smaller islands. Skagway, Alaska this town was very authentic and fun to wander around. Don't Miss: lunch at the Skagway Brew Co.; the rock climbing was SUPER, SUPER fun and a great way to see awesome views and be active 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Family w/older children Stateroom Type: Oceanview had a great time by Richard from Indiana Sailing date: Sep 2009 Pros: Service and food Cons: pool was closed for most of the cruise We really enjoyed this cruise (only our 2nd) The service could not have been better and the food was very good. The ship was very well maintained. We would highly recommend this ship and this itinerary. Our captain kept us well informed of sights and points of interest as we sailed along. Hey Karen and Joey, you guys are the coolest!!! If anyone cares to trade photos hit me up!!! Ship Details: Ship Quality Dining/Food Stateroom Quality Ship Staff Quality Entertainment & Activities 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 2 - 3 cruises Traveler Type: Couple This was a wonderful vacation. Ten days by Cathy from New York Sailing date: Mar 2007 Pros: Nothing in particular, just the wonderful service of Holland America. Love the formal dining room still exists. Ship Details: Entertainment & Activities Activities: Very satisfied. Read this user's port of call reviews: Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island); Panama Canal Transit Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Aruba Took a day trip snorkeling on catamaran. No good fish to be seen, but beautiful day. Punctuation Willemstad, Curacao Nice place to walk around, loved the swinging bridge. Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island) Panama Canal Transit Amazing experience, not to be missed. Don't Miss: Get up and watch the ship gp through the canal. 2 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 65+ Cruise Experience: 7+ cruises Traveler Type: Couple Satisfactory. by Perry from Bartow, Fl Sailing date: Nov 2006 Pros: Excellant shows & activities. Friendly crew, good service. Ship Details: Entertainment & Activities 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 65+ Cruise Experience: 7+ cruises Traveler Type: Couple We prefer smaller rather than larger ves by Van Dorn from PG, FL, USA Sailing date: Nov 2006 Pros: Holand America's reputation. Good, not Great, but certainly good. Ship Details: Entertainment & Activities 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 4 - 6 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Beautiful ship_Great Service. by Randy from Hartford, CT. Sailing date: Mar 2007 Pros: Stateroom larger than most, well layed out and plenty of closets. You never feel cramped. The bed is very comfortable too! Ship was beautiful and spotless. Live flowers everywhere. Food was terrific, variety, well prepared, and fresh! Only drawback is clientele is rather elderly at times too elderly. But not many children either. Never had to fight for a lounge chair! Ship Details: Entertainment & Activities Entertainment: Specialty and guest acts were superb. Production show was mediocre! Read this user's port of call reviews: Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island); Panama Canal Transit Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Aruba Willemstad, Curacao Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island) Panama Canal is absolutely amazing! Don't Miss: Going through the canal. Panama Canal Transit 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: 4 - 6 cruises Traveler Type: Couple Ship Review by Bob from Washington, DC, USA Sailing date: Mar 2007 Ship Details: Entertainment & Activities Read this user's port of call reviews: Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; Panama Canal Transit Collapse List of Ports Ports of Call: Aruba Willemstad, Curacao Panama Canal Transit 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 30 - 49 Cruise Experience: First cruise Traveler Type: Couple Ship Review by Terri from Parker, CO Sailing date: Dec 2006 Ship Details: Entertainment & Activities 0 out of 0 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful? Overall Rating: About the Reviewer: Age: 50 - 65 Cruise Experience: 7+ cruises Traveler Type: Couple Ship Review by Gerry from Indianpolis, IN Sailing date: Mar 2006 Pros: Food service. Ship Details: Entertainment & Activities Entertainment: Same entertainment offered multiple days because the room was too small. 1 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you find this review helpful?
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