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Volendam Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage
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Purser
Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 14
Review summary
All and all, the views were amazing. The cost of the cabin and the general lack of regard from the staff were the biggest detractors (Except for Lance, he was awesome). The food quality was decent, but the specialty dinning hidden fees defeated the point of it. The shore excursions were high dollar, and we were glad that we did the train.Embarkation
I was not expecting my drone to be confiscated the entire trip. Turns out it is company policy and I couldnt use it in port.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
The extra charges on nearly everything really detracted from menus. The drink package was limited to
Onboard Activities
Points to the entertainers but otherwise, limited onboard activities. Small ship so I guess it was expected.
Entertainment
As above.
Children's Programs
No kids on board
Service and Staff
Terrible. There was a single bar attendant (Lance on the ocean side bar) that went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of. The bartender Victor would not serve drinks unless you went out of your way to get his attention and he would not ask if you needed anything else. He seemed burned out. Again, the only one that stood out was Lance. It was almost comical how he was upbeat and personal whereas the rest of the crew was just there.
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
This room was a balcony view masquerading as a suite. On other cruise liners this would have been a balcony, but we paid for a suite in value. Very disappointed.
Ship tip
Don't sail Volendam.
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Ports of call
Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia
Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska
The white pass train and bike ride. It rained the entire bike ride but that didn't detract from the experience. The views were limited in the clouds but still great.
Disembarkation
Quick and efficient.