Eurodam Disappoints

Eurodam Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 149

Overall rating:

3.1 out of 5
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Eurodam

11 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 09, 2022

Ship: Eurodam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8120

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Having taken many sailings with Cunard, I was shocked by the difference on Eurodam. For about the same price, the facilities were much less, the activities were minimal and uninteresting, the service was mediocre, the level of professionalism much lower. Internet service was erratic. Forcing passengers to use their cumbersome Navigator system for reservations was cruel.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very fast.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Food was average.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5
There were no outside lecturers, no classes, limited music, almost no dancing. Running was prohibited on the promenade deck. Forward observation decks were closed. The library was nonexistent.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Children's Programs

Didn't bring any children.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Buffet servers were excellent. Dining room staff were mediocre, slow, and often mixed up orders or served the wrong person. Many did not know what was being served and had not read the menu. Menus were not posted in advance.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
There was no ballroom or disco, no laundry facilities.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Take a Cunard liner instead.

Ports of call

Oranjestad, Aruba

2 out of 5
OK, Did not do an excursion

Willemstad, Curacao

3 out of 5
Excursion was pleasant.

Cartagena, Colombia Did not visit port

Been there, done that.

ENTER PANAMA CANAL

5 out of 5
Fantastic. Stayed on board.

EXIT PANAMA CANAL

5 out of 5

Colon, Panama Did not visit port

Dangerous and uninteresting.

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

3 out of 5
Yes, pleasant nature tour.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Fast.
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6 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

blackholesun    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

RetiredRay    2 years ago

Hope Holland gets back to pre Covid. Granted, the entertainment is not like other ships, but the food and service was better.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

CruzeFan    2 years ago

We found Holland America underwhelming as well. The food, service & entertainment were below what we were used to on Carnival and Royal Caribbean. The main attraction for Holland America is their itineraries that are not always available on other mainstream lines.

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