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Item: Volendam
Rating: 3.6
Author: duffy100

Volendam Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America

duffy100

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

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17 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer / Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 17, 2022

Ship: Volendam

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 3387

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The ship had so much trouble with stabilization. The rocking was miserable. Activities were cancelled and the weather was not the problem. Problems with air too. I know people that slept with cabin doors open due to heat. We were given a fan.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The steak house was very good. Usual cruise foods such as shrimp cocktail, crème brulee , escargot, etc. were not available in main dining room.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Not enough activities. Pool had to be drained because the ship was rocking so much.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Very poor. The entertainment highlight was the crew singing Christmas Carols in native language. Dancers had to be canceled because the ship was rocking too much for them to dance. In ten days we had two nights of decent entertainment with a comic from Canada.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The service was the bright spot. WE loved Gusti in the main dining room. Our room steward was outstanding,. Every single staff member was exceptional. Apple in Customer Service was well trained and a bright spot.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5