We have only sailed on Holland America & will continue as long as we can find new destinations on their newer ships. They excel in service, music, quality of food & the excursions they offer.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Arrived too early & there were long lines. Best to arrive after 2:00 if you are not a 4-Star Mariner for a quick embarkation.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Always excellent especially the dining room.
Onboard Activities
3 out of 5
Can get repetitive if you frequently sail on Holland America.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The ships permanent singers & dancers put on a very good show. The entertainment brought on from port to port such as comedians & magicians is excellent.
Children's Programs
We were not traveling with children.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
The service is fantastic especially by the waiters, wine stewards & room stewards.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The ship had a nice layout. The Vista Class & Signature Class ships have similiar layouts. The was very clean & well-maintained.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
A verandah cabin with more than enough storage space. The room was very clean with very good lighting in the bathroom. The bed was very comfortable & a nice size flat screen monitor for on demand viewing.
Ship tip
Elevators at the front & the back of the ship are less crowded than elevators in the middle of the ship.
Vancouver is a very tourist friendly port. THe Hop On, Hop Off buses are a great way to see the city & learn its history. The Yaletown Section & the Gas Town Section had nice microbreweries.
Very short stay in Seattle. Pike's Market was a must see, especially the fish throw. It was Sunday & we had breakfast a the market which was top shelf - one of us had a bagel & lox & the other one of us had a crab omlet. The driver of the shuttle bus to the market provided a brief history & tour of the city.
Very short walk from the ship to the village. A real third world impoverished country. There was also internet available if you purchased food or a beverage. Couldn't pass up a local beer.
The ship docks in town so we just walked around since we had been there previously & had taken tours & went to the beach. Couldn't pass up the local beer since it was a hot day.
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