Thoroughly enjoyable two week cruise
Veendam Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York
7 Night New England & Canada Discovery (Boston To Montreal)
Sail date: July 07, 2018
Ship: Veendam
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 819
Traveled as: Large Group
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review summary
We loved all aspects of this vacation. Going into it we were a bit nervous, having read the reviews other people posted. They were right in the ship being dated and the crowd being 65+, however neither of those things truly detracted from the experience. The food was delicious, the service was the best we’ve ever experienced, and the rooms were clean and well maintained despite being outdated. All the ports were beautiful and easily explored, the cities were gorgeous, and all excursions we took part in were well run and knowledgeable of the area. Duncan Tours on PE was a must- do; he was the best excursion on the whole trip and made us feel welcomed and a part of the community. We will definitely be interested in sailing with Holland America again, and would love to cruise Canada agai in the future.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Rotterdam Dining Room
Fancy and delicious
Lido Restaurant
Delicious and a wide variety every day! Rio, Salvador, Ruma, Ratna, and John Eric made it fe very welcoming
Ocean Bar
Good selection
Terrace Grill
A great way to eat outside of normal hours
Lido Bar
Friendly and helpful
Explorations Cafe
Delicious
Onboard Activities
Boutiques
Fun to see and take part in
Whirlpools
Crowded but if you can get in totally worth it
Lido Pool
Crowded but fun
Hudson Room
A great quiet place to play cards or do a puzzle
Guest Services / Excursions
Fun and helpful
Casino
Fun for what it was - too easy to spend money though!
Beauty Salon
So helpful and friendly
Aft Pool
Always busy!
Entertainment
Wajang Theater
Great- wish the movies rotated in a two week basis though
Main Show Lounge
Awesome dancers
Library
Often crowded but good selection and plenty of room
Crow's Nest
Leo was fantastic and friendly.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Bring Dramamine or sea-bands!
Ports of call
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island