Pleasant first cruise

Item: Eurodam
Rating: 4.8
Author: strickerj

Eurodam Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

strickerj

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

7 Night Alaskan Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 21, 2022

Ship: Eurodam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6173

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Excellent first cruise, and now I see why Holland America Line is considered one of the best in Alaska

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Most of our meals were in the buffet, but with two dinners in the main dining room (including one Gala) and one at the Pinnacle. I found the quality and variety to be above what I expected.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

I'm sure everyone knows by now that HAL doesn't have much in the way of activities. We mostly stayed on our balcony or enjoyed cappuccino in the Explorations Cafe.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We only attended Billboard Onboard and the BBC Earth presentation, both of which were very enjoyable.

Children's Programs

No children traveling with us

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

It was apparent that much of the staff was new and still learning following the 2020 layoffs, but most were friendly and enthusiastic.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

I really appreciated the historic photos and replica artwork in the halls and common areas, along with the timeless wraparound promenade deck. Staff were constantly cleaning and rearranging; it looked neater to me than most land hotels.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin is small as you'd expect on a ship, but comfortable and well laid out. The one drawback is that the sofa was nearest the entrance and the bed by the balcony door; I'd have preferred the opposite as my mother in law's cabin next door (6169) was.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Also quick and easy

5 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback and attitude. Happy you did your research and knew what to expect regarding activities. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!

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RetiredRay 2 years ago

Ate too much….😁😋

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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