ilene53
If you purchase a wine package keep track of your open bottles. Most nights they had difficulty finding ours for dinner.
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Rotterdam Cruise Reviews - Tips
166 Rotterdam Tips
JimmyMc66
Previous cruisers on HAL should be prepared for lots of cheap cost cutting around the ship. It was very annoying.
Cody2dad
If you have sailed on the older Holland America ships, the three newer ships (Signature Class) have cabins that are significantly smaller. As a result, Holland America was able to have more cabin in the same amount of space. Example; if you sailed on the Zuiderdam with a standard balcony cabin, you will find the standard balcony cabin on the Rotterdam smaller both in the cabin area and bath.
gottadanze1
They do try to sell a lot of items and some of the activities are a bit lame. They should have ballroom classes at the biking club instead of lame line dances near the pool
drh17
Expect good food and service on a clean new ship-not a party boat
cynpi
Enjoy
SteveandLinda
Check out Explorations and the Crow’s Nest on Deck 12 Forward.
maritas248
inform your self, what's included and what not; it's totally confusing; even the personnel didn't figure it out; if possible, get a suite; the bathrooms are tiny!!
Popeye55
The healthy smoothies by the midship pool are excellent. The best coffee is in the Grand Dutch Cafe, but get there early. There is often only one attendant making coffee and may take a bit.
blueatlantic
Enjoy the staff in the Lido Buffet, they are top shelf. Do go to MDR for scheduled dining & get to know your wonderful wait staff. Do enjoy the movies poolside. Skip the Pinnacle & Sal de Mer. Avoid the Sea Safari excursion unless you are a diver bc the conditions will be beyond your experience - completely unpleasant. The ship is lovely. Enjoy! Very nice cruise even with some bumps.
johnonthemark
Get a balcony - it's worth it!
BocaCruisers
Bring a nightlight (something to plug in or a phone battery backup with a light) to use in the bathroom at night so you don't have to turn on all the lights.
cherylsabini
Enjoy!
CBCruising
First time sailing with HAL and look forward to booking a future cruise with Holland America ..did not feel like it was mainly older sailing population.. good age range of cruisers
Moosh98
Try the aft suites
jencatjstr
There is COVID on the ship. There were least four decks with quarantined cabins. Keep your mask on regardless!
CruiseNurse74
You must attend the Music Walk when four different venues alternate music. Something for everyone
rarrog
Walk the ship and enjoy the art!
GingerSK
find a bartender you like and stick with them
larrygfry
Crow's Nest is a great place to hang out, but it gets very crowded.
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