Good trip. I would travel on the Rotterdam again. Several happy hour specials made drink prices reasonable. It is an older crowd on Holland America but it does make for a more relaxed environment. There were still some younger couples and a few children on our cruise. No problems with loud drunks. The kitchen line where they serve you what you want is way better than people trashing the buffet like I have seen on some cruises.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Quick and easy in port of tampa
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
We never ate in the main dining room by request of my mother. (She is recovering from a stoke and likes to avoid some social situations). The food was good in the Lido Market. Many options to choose from and food is served in a kitchen line style as opposed from a buffet. Good burgers, dogs, and taco bar by the pool and pizza on the back deck.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
Pools and fitness center were good. Nice walking track around deck 3
Entertainment
3 out of 5
Comedians were decent. Other nights were basically the house band and "Broadway" type singers.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Great service on a smaller ship
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Ship is well designed for a smaller ship. Kept very clean and maintained for an older ship.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Room was clean and bed was very comfortable. Plenty of room for the 2 of us. Same size as most rooms on cruise ships
Nice port. It was all built by the cruise industry with shops, bars, A beach, and water activities for a fee. You must leave the port area if you want to see the real island.
Commercial port with a small building with music, drinks, and local vendors. Nothing to see other than 1 building that takes 30 minutes to check out. An excursion is the only option or just hang out on the ship.
The nicest cruise industry built port of our trip. Many shops, street performers, bars, a large pool, and a sandy area with loungers but I don't believe it had water access.
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