Volendam Review
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Embarkation was organized by group number you're assigned as you check in. We spent a few minutes chatting with fellow passengers and soon enough we were called aboard. There probably is not a wait if you arrive after 11 or so. We were early for this cruise, unlike others where we sailed through embarkation.
We chose the expedited group for disembarkation, meaning we carried our own luggage off at 7:30 AM. I highly recommend it because we were through customs and in a cab to the airport by 7:45. It sure beats hanging around the theater or a bar for a few hours waiting for your group to be called.
We were very happy with the remodeled bathroom in the cabin. The glass walk-in shower is super-convenient, drained well and was tiled with a no slip surface. The clothes line in the shower served to dry wet clothes overnight, no problem.
Cabin Review
Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)
The cabin was right around the corner from the elevator and the passage to the wrap-around promenade. Bed was comfy, as always. Our attendants kept us comfortable the whole time.
Port Reviews
Puerto Quetzal (Antigua)
We took the Antigua On Your Own bus transfer. The on board guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. We were very impressed that a flat tire caused only a 15 minute wait for a replacement bus to whisk us back to the ship on time.
Huatulco
Charming little town with beach front restaurants near the dock. Loved the one artist's shop.