Relaxing in the Northeast and Canada

Item: Volendam
Rating: 4.5
Author: gjkari

Volendam Cruise Review

gjkari

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 77

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

7 Night Canada & New England Discovery (Boston To Montreal)

Sail date: June 08, 2024

Ship: Volendam

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2625

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

Ports were interesting and ship was ok with excellent service. It definitely caters to a more mature population.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

It was very quick and easy to get on the ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Pinnacle Grill

5 out of 5

The food was delicious and staff were great. I was dining alone and it would have been nice to be seated at a table with other solo travelers.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Main Show Lounge

5 out of 5

All entertainment acts and informational talks were great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Wait staff in MDR and cabin stewards went above and beyond.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

The ship is looking a little worn, but clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Have a backup plan in case shore excursions get canceled last minute.

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Ports of call

Halifax, Nova Scotia

4 out of 5

Nice excursion to Peggy’s Cove. Unfortunately longer to drive than we got to stay.

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

5 out of 5

My harbor cruise excursion was cancelled. $20 for a 30 minute horse drawn carriage tour. It was interesting and Cow’s Ice Cream did not disappoint.

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Quebec City, Quebec

4 out of 5

Visited a maple farm and did lots of tasting, then went to Montmorency Falls. We did not have enough time to enjoy the Fall. If I go back I will do a walking tour of Old Quebec.

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Bar Harbor, Maine

5 out of 5

The drive through Acadia National Park was beautiful, although the tour guide was not that great. The lobster lunch made up for it.

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

3 out of 5

Not a lot to see/do unless you take a lengthy excursion with lots of driving. The port area is nice to wander around and there’s a nice boardwalk.

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Montreal, Quebec

5 out of 5

City tour of Montreal including the Notre-Dame Basilica. Then time to explore Old Montreal.

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Boston, Massachusetts

5 out of 5

Pre cruise the Freedom Walk and JFK Presidential Library were excellent.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Easiest I’ve ever done.

Traveler Photos

Lobster Lunch on Acadia National Park Tour

5 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 4 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful time! Thank you for your review.

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HeavySeas 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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