San Diego Holland America Line Volendam Cruise Reviews

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Christmas Escape

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Volendam

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SamDann
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Back to Back this and Dec. 22. Historical Mexican itinerary. Unfortunately had to miss Rosalina due to winds. A great deal of tendering ports which for many, would be the draw back. As usual great food, and staff exceptional. The combo mix bar for trivia and football days does not work well together. Trivia very well attended. Ship definitely showing its age in many places, but still is ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom


Horrible experience. Terrible Cruise Director and schedule!!!!!!

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Volendam

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Not so happy cruiser
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We selected this cruise because of the itinerary and wanted to see the South Pacific! Three ports visited on a Sunday! NOTHING OPEN! Except a McDonalds in one port. Papeete was a two day stop and was closed for a national holiday Veterans Day. The excitement was watching the re-provisioning of the ship. Another port and a canceled port we cruised around the destination and looked at it from ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Old Ship - Poor Public Areas/Entertainment/Service

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Volendam

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tc5903
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Selected this cruise to celebrate my wife's retirement. She wanted to sail to/through French Polynesia. First HA cruise. Despite the warnings about HA appealing to an older demographic (average age is 70), that has not been a problem at all. But after many cruises on Princess & Celebrity, the level of service particularly in the restaurant has been disappointing. The menu descriptions bear no ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Nice cruise

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Volendam

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armstrong1953
10+ Cruises • Age 90s

The price was right and we were traveling with friends who had never been through the Panama Canal. We usually always travel with Holland America and always pleased with travel Volendam was small and getting from bow to stern difficult since galley is inconveniently located thus creating a safety hazard. The entertainment was mediocre except for the ventriloquist. A comedian was so crude ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


HAL Does it Again

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Volendam

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tigar88
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

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 ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)


Great cruise

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Volendam

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Forester Gump
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We do an annual late winter cruise every year. We've traveled mainly on HAL, and have been pleased with the smaller ships and good service. This year we did the full transit of the Panama Canal, leaving from San Diego. We splurged this year on a Neptune suite. We have had one in the past, and really enjoy the bigger room, but especially the larger balcony. They are twice the size of the ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Volendam Incas cruise 2019

Review for a South America Cruise on Volendam

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ellenvenhoff
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This cruise was chosen because the ports were places we had not visited yet. While 15 nights on board were about 7 too many, we were able to visit 6 new cities during that time. Our days at sea were restful & quiet overall, because most of the passengers were well past 80 years of age. The noise level was low & service by staff attentive & friendly. Holland does a good job overall. Internet ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Verandah Suite


Lima Round Trip

Review for a South America Cruise on Volendam

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orecruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Did this cruise before twice, and really liked the ports. So much more to see in each area. The excursions were really great, on board a different story. The EXC events were lacking in quality speakers, related to the itinerary. There was one naturalist that was great but only gave 3 lectures. The Mexican Ambassadors gave a great performance on deck. On the down side, the usual lectures on ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Almost 30 days of cold dining

Review for a South America Cruise on Volendam

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Marycook
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

The ports were new to us and the timing worked so we chose the 30-day Incan Empire Voyage. Embarkation was OK, we heard later this year the ship will be under review as to updates. Cabin fine, but the tiny TV and limited channels was annoying when in quarantine. Staff were friendly and helpful. Entertainment seems to have improved, enjoyed most of the comedians, but music still too loud. Good ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom



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