Sun, Sand and Sea

Item: Veendam
Rating: 4.9
Author: richardnorris16

Veendam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

richardnorris16

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 44

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

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7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 30, 2019

Ship: Veendam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 194

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Outside of not being able to stop at Half Moon Cay, due to mechanical issues to one of the generators, it was an excellent trip.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Couldn't imagine it being any easier.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food and drinks were excellent, regardless the venue you chose.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

This is a smaller ship, so not the variety you would get with larger ones, but those offered were well organized and excellent.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

All the shows were excellent.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Staff is amazing, friendly and very capable.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

If you can afford a balcony, I highly recommend it. There is nothing better than sitting out on your balcony at the end of the day.

Ports of call

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

It was great! We did snorkeling and beach time!

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Rain Forest tour was excellent.

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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

St. Thomas never disappoints, but then it has Megan's Bay! If you've never visited this beach, put it on your list.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Fast and easy!

Traveler Photos

You Never Know What Will Be Waiting in Your Cabin!

Rain Forest Tower (It's Worth a Trip to the Top!)

2 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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Summerholiday 5 years ago

Oh my goodness time to book another cruise to half moon cay it's just so beautiful 😍

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Other reviews of this sailing

Amazing cruise

Disappointing Cruise

Loved the small ship. Veendam is older but well kept. As always on Holland America the service and staff are excellent. Our Suite was always clean and well stocked. Food was great along with the presentation and servers. Shows were great.