The ports were fantastic
Noordam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern
Review summary
Every port of call on this itinerary was wonderful. Half Moon Cay , Grand Turk , Samana , Bonaire , Curacao , and Aruba. That's why I booked this cruise. The actual ship on Holland America Line was a means to get there. The size of the Noordam was acceptable , I don't care for mega size ships. The entire atmosphere on HAL is outdated , a bit on the boring side. I felt as if I went back in time for 10 days. Couples were everywhere and singles were scarce. Most music played was old and I do mean OLD. Perhaps this is the atmosphere that HAL is attempting to provide for their passengers and they have succeeded . Unfortunately time changes and I believe that HAL , at some point, will have to make their line more appealing to newer generations.....Just my opinion...
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Ship tip
The HAL definitely knows "crowd control" , whether getting on or off the ship plus tendering. They had it under control. I applaud them.
Ports of call
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)