FollowTheSun
If you are traveling with a group of friends, it's advisable to have assigned seatings at the dining room. Don't have to wait for your turn to be seated.
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Noordam Cruise Reviews - Tips
208 Noordam Tips
gletterman
Pick the Noordam if you want a size of ship that has a nice selection of amenities but is not too large that makes you feel like you get lost in a crowd while on board.
tallbrownsugar
Be prepared for poor entertainment. If you order a birthday cake don't do it on the last day, it wont show up.
ukc
Visit the actupointer specialist if you get sea sick.
kousiyuan
Older crowd. If you're 65 or younger, expect to feel like mildly out of place.
janicedoyle
Make reservations early for anytime dining.
hharadon423
Once on board, we were able to get early seating, then go to open dining, and then back to early. We enjoyed the flexibility.
rmholz333
Get the spa package. It is well worth it.
Cruiser7469192
We enjoyed having a regular dining time - it allowed us to know our waiters, which was a pleasure. We also got to know the other diners near us. We met them in the Blues Club for dancing several nights!
Cruiser62251223
Be sure to get a room with a verandah especially if going to Alaska. Viewing from common decks outside was cold and crowded but great from the room. No laundry facilities but laundry very reasonable to send out. Slippers, robes, binoculars furnished so don't pack those.
Luv2sk8
We chose open seating for our dining experience. It is very casual, from people in bath robes (not appropriate in our opinion, but to give you an idea of what was worn) and swimwear to dress clothes. If you want a more elegant experience, choose set dining times with formal nights.
CaliforniaCruis
Take warm clothes, talk to fellow passengers, amazing people Enjoy being spoiled
shirkeyj
Tour the facilities right away. The spa only sold 40 weekly passes. I would recommend it to anyone.
deirdref
Not to big. Just right size and highly recommend the captain
cachandler76
You don't have to worry about a thing! They transfer you from place to place and have all your steps planned out when you get to each destination in your Welcome Packet including what time you have to be where for even your excursions. Your luggage is always waiting for you in your room when you arrive and is picked up at your door. We had a terrific experience with Holland America! We have sailed on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Disney. We say they are the one of the best!
sealeggings
If you are going to Alaska, get a balcony or oceanview room. The scenery is unbelieveable.
TwoDapperGents
Spend time on Deck 10 -- not crowded, and the views are splendid.
JGJ
The Crow's Nest is the place to be - get there early.
elliootjr4333
Don't buy the drink plan unless you plan on drinking at least 7 or 8 drinks per day, every day.
iosberg
Don't do it!!!!
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