strategicpalmer

Holland was determined to develop a ship for Millennials. Enter their newest ship the KDam. No nautical theme, straight out if Ikea, including the cheap pressed wood interiors. No teak or expensive art work here. Kudos for the shower size, but at the expense of the toilet placement where you bang your knees (taller folks have to sit sideways on the sculptured seat ...ouch!). Entertainment was "amateur hour" from the UK; cruise director must be in hiding as we never saw him. Not enough activities other than a few Bingo's (2 rain-outs in 21 days - no additional activities). Pools small; areas around the pool congested. Pizza and Hamburger joints were great but because Lido area did not have enough seating, meals spilled over into the pool areas and caused congestion and a fight for seats. Lido dining only holds 650, so hundreds waiting for you to get up to take your seat. Menus at dining were poor, service was with a smile. Theater in the round is a joke ... too small; performers needed to use benches to give appropriate 3D effect. Visual effects were stunning but after the first 10 minutes ... what else do you have?? To the letter, all Old time Holland folks disliked the new direction this ship has taken; as a first time Holland person, for us, it's back to Celebrity and Royal for the grandeur. Try again Holland.