The ports were fantastic. Enjoyed the changing of the leaves. Perfect cruise if you like to visit Lighthouses.

Item: Volendam
Rating: 4.7
Author: Toolie

Volendam Cruise Review

Toolie

Contributor Level: Third Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

14 Night The Atlantic Coast (Montreal To Ft. Lauderdale)

Sail date: October 05, 2024

Ship: Volendam

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 7078

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 month ago

Review summary

If you enjoy lighthouses and seeing the leaves turn, consider taking this cruise. Ship was the right size. Food was good.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food in the MDR was delicious for a non foody.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Dancers and singers were great. Mixed views of the comedians

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Dwi and Pande in the dining room were fantastic. Our room steward did a great job too.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Old but very clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Balcony was very comfortable with a great view.

Ship tip

If you enjoy ports this is an excellent choice the ship is relatively small and the staff are helpful. The captain has a great sense of humor and does an excellent talk about the running of the ship. Be prepared for an older group of passengers. They told us the average age on the ship was 43. The only way that could have been. True is if they included the ages of the ships crew.

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Ports of call

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

5 out of 5

Sydney, Nova Scotia

4 out of 5

Lots of driving

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Portland, Maine

5 out of 5

New York, New York

5 out of 5

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Cruise St. Lawrence River

5 out of 5

SAGUENAY, QUEBEC, CANADA

5 out of 5

Took a zodiac ride in the fjord. I highly recommend this. Plus it was easy to get into and out of the boat.

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Quebec City, Quebec

5 out of 5

Montreal, Quebec

5 out of 5

Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

EASTPORT, MAINE

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

5 Comments

Ladyjunecliff 1 month ago

Glad you enjoyed the cruise. Cruisers on HAL tend to be more retiree ages. I have seen young families with babies, but mostly older. Great itinerary! Thanks for your review.

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javawoody 1 month ago

Appreciate review

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HeavySeas 1 month ago

Awesome.....thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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Gwbigdog 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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cruising2004 1 month ago

Glad you had an enjoyable cruise.

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