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Paul from Glen Ellyn, IL Sailing date: Jul 2007Pros: No lines for anything. It felt like a small ship. Cabin service is the best experience possible. Dining/Food
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Cruise Glacier BayJueanu.
Dog sledding on the glacier was the ultimate experience of a lifetime.
Don't Miss: Dog sledding on the glacier. Juneau, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Sitka, AlaskaSitka Captian's choice excursion.
Wildlife, nature expertise, flexible locations, free time to walk on the shore.
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   The destinations and overall services ma by
A Traveler from New York, NY Sailing date: Sep 2006A most enjoyable time. Entertainment & Activities
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A relaxing vacation by
A Traveler from Chapel Hill, NC Sailing date: Aug 2010Pros: dining in the two speciaty restaurants onboard (Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto's) Cons: too few onboard activities The Noordam is a beautiful ship. Its venues are underused, however. They could/should have activities going in all these fabulous rooms every day--not just the lone "at sea" day. A no-smoking policy would be appreciated (their "suggested" smoking areas were only loosely adhered to--as was the "adults only" policy at the aft pool.) Ship Quality
Dining/FoodIt's hard to do a quality job with such large numbers. The specialty restaurants--the Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto's--were excellent. The regular dining room was a step down from service in years past. Stateroom Quality
Ship Staff QualityOverall, excellent. Entertainment & ActivitiesThis seems to be where this ship spared expenses. In the past, I have even skipped shore excursions to stay onboard for particular classes and activities. I would have been playing Solitaire on this cruise, had I done so. I will definitely explore on-board activities/lectures/classes before booking my next cruise.
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Barcelona, SpainWe particularly enjoyed exploring the Gothic quarter.
Cannes, FranceA beautiful port with good shopping.
La Goulette (Tunis & Carthage), TunisiaMy favorite stop--largely because of a terrific tour guide who really brought the history and culture of ancient Carthage to life.
Palma De Mallorca, Balearic IslandsBeautiful, but we arrived on a major religious holiday when everything was closed. We had a very pleasant walk, though, and did some sight-seeing. It's a long walk into town--a shuttle would have been appreciated here.
Trapani, SicilyVery accessible--a short walk into town with abundant good shopping.
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We had a very good time on our first cru by
Monica from Thousand Palms, CA Sailing date: Jun 2007Pros: The staterooms. Did get sick with some rough weather but after that it was smooth sailing. Entertainment & ActivitiesActivities: The cruise director was terrible.
Entertainment: Not much.
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Cruise Glacier Bay
Juneau, AlaskaAll of alaska is beautiful.
Don't Miss: A tour of the glazier and area. Ketchikan, Alaska
Sitka, Alaska
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Val from Delaware Sailing date: Mar 2007Pros: Service. It was our first cruise and we can't imagine any other cruiseline offering such a wonderful service and quality. Entertainment & ActivitiesActivities: Pool was disappointing.
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Not bad at all. by
Aleksandr from NY, NY Sailing date: Apr 2006Pros: Comfort I liked it more than I disliked it. Entertainment & Activities
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Great staff and beautiful and large ship by
Coleen from Rutland, VT Sailing date: Feb 2007Pros: Everything. If I could get another cruise on Holland at the price I did I would never cruise another line again. Entertainment & Activities
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Philipsburg, St. MaartenSt. Martaans is beautiful, we rented scooters and toured the island it was the best day of the cruise.
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Trip of a Lifetime! by
A Traveler from Centralia, WA Sailing date: Jul 2007Pros: Wonderful, helpful staff. We had the time of our lives. The ship was beautiful, the staff wonderful, the food very good, and Alaska is truly God's country. We are ready to do it again! Dining/FoodThe food was excellent and it was so much fun having the same table and wait staff every night!
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Ship Staff QualityEveryone took such good care of us! We were totally pampered.
Entertainment & ActivitiesActivities: There was always something to do! You could do as much or as little as you wanted every day.
Entertainment: Great shows every night.
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Cruise Glacier BayGod's country.
Glacier Bay is truly God's country. The glaciers and sounds of this beautiful national park are hard to describe. We heard a woman say at the end of our day in Glacier Bay, "If the cruise were to end right now, it would have been the perfect place to end it!"
Juneau, Alaska
Ketchikan, AlaskaBeautiful city!
We loved Ketchican! Just wish we could have had more time there.
Don't Miss: Great Alaskan Lumberjack at show. Sitka, Alaska
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Great trip. by
Everett from Loudonville, NY Sailing date: Jan 2007Pros: Overall a wonderful cruise. Great trip, enjoyed our dining companions. Entertainment & Activities
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our third trip on HA - best cruise yet! by
A Traveler from madison,wi Sailing date: Dec 2012Pros: everything, but ports and food where the best Cons: no such thing we had so much fun as a family of 4 - 2 kids and 2 adults - i love holland america line - so friendly, clean, always great service, best food and lots of fun! Ship Quality
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