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Login Our first Signature Class ship, Eurodam epitomizes grace and excellence. Test your music trivia skills at Billboard Onboard or catch a performance at the stunning World Stage. During the day, head to top-level decks to play pickleball at sea amid an ever-changing ocean backdrop or rejuvenate with therapeutic spa treatments at the Spa & Salon.
This was our second cruise to Alaska this year and the second time on HAL.First time was last year in May on the "K". This trip we were travelling with my BF and his wife who was checking off her 50th state checklist. Embarkation-We drove to the CruisePark and it was easy and about $40 cheaper than parking @ Pier91. They load your bags onto the small shuttle bus for the 10 min ride to the terminal. There seemed to be a shortage of porters as we had to take our own bags into the terminal and drop them off. Checkin was easy. HAL takes your picture then you clear security. Our boarding time was 11:30 and we walked on @ 11. Cabins were ready so we went and dropped off our carry-ons,met our cabin attendants Achmad and Feda. Then it was watch the safety video,go to our muster station where they scan your key then it was off to the Seaview pool deck and let the party begin! It was 80 degrees during the sailaway party and we had a blast! Here is a brief review of the ship and it's pluses and minuses Cabin-Verandah port side aft. Beds are firm but comfy. Linens and comforter are very cozy. Carpeting is tired. No stains or tears but it has seen better days. Good size verandah with some rust but certainly not unappealing nor dirty. Bathrooms are standard w/a tub. I prefer just the shower. TV was functional with a good selection of movies but limited channels. Plenty of closet and drawer space. Our 2 cabin attendants kept it amaculate. Overall public areas- She is looking a little tired. She is going into for a major refit I believe either late 2027 or early 2028 and needs it. Not dirty.Just tired. Because of the unusual hot weather the AC was building up condensation and dripping in some areas so you would see buckets here and there. Food-HAL always has great food and they did not disappoint. We ate breakfast in the MDR and buffet. Lunch in the MDR,buffet and also the Dive In burgers and NY Deli. Preference is MDR by far! But the made to order pizza was better than MSC and the burgers were excelent as were the fries. Dinner in the MDR was very good except for the Creme Brule which was watery and the Parmesian crusted Dover Sole which was a big disappointment. Other than those 2 dishes everything else was very good. The entertainment in the World Stage has improved immensely! The comedian was very funny and clean. The singer was great and very funny. The musicals were much better.The piano player at the Billboard on Board in my opinion was awful! We were in the casino quite a bit and had to listen to him every night! The staff at all venues were smiling,accomodating and were working very hard on a sold out sailing. I will review the port stops seperately. Disembarkation- Very easy.We got off the ship @8:00am and were home by 9:30am. Overall it was a very good cruise and look forward to our next one!
The first trip on HAL exceeded our expectations! Embarkation was fairly quick in the port, but better when boarding the ship. Eurodam is smaller and a little older but was NOT in disrepair. Exterior areas are maintained (witnessed crew refinishing balcony wood on a sea day). Interior decor is tastefully understated in guest areas and our stateroom. A water leakage in the Ocean View lounge, was promptly fixed with minimal disruption to guests. Nearly all guest service staff went above expectations to please. Food quality compared to other cruise lines in the main dining room and buffet. We liked the open seating option for dinner and never had to wait for a table when we arrived. Specialty dining in Pinnacle Grill was delicious. Tamarind cozy atmosphere, Asian fusion menu, and exceptional service is a stand-out. Room service is not a norm for us, but we ordered it for breakfast 3 times and it was TIMELY and hot. We really enjoyed having a pot of coffee in our PJs in the room. The breakfast buffet could be crowded at times, but tables were mainly taken near the windows. We saw plenty of tables in covered pool area available at mealtimes. As empty nesters, we feel the number and variety of entertainment and activities was appropriate for our ages and for families traveling together. I particularly enjoyed the wildlife expert's talk, and the native speaker's stories. Having park rangers narrate while we sailed in Glacier Bay was helpful. TIP - You don't have crowd around the ship's bow to see everything. We saw everything from the promenade deck because the ship turnaround so guests could see from all sides. The performers on the World Stage were good, but we could have passed on the magician. Not a big criticism, card tricks just aren't our "jam." The Cake-away was fantastic and my favorite was the carrot cake. Having cruised on Disney for many years, then Viking, I was a little cautious about Holland, but it was a good choice!
This ship (Holland Eurodam) is a beautiful ship. Our room was very comfortable and kept clean by Acep & Eko who did an excellent job. The food was great. I loved the entertainment, Marcel on piano in the Ocean bar and the shows on the World Stage. If you are a smoker there is a nice area on the Seaview deck near the outdoor bar. The bartender and server (Dindo & Noel) are the best (hard workers, fun and just so nice). Actually, all the workers are awesome but I didn't get all their names. There are numerous activities during the day. Getting off for excursions was easy and our buses were right there waiting. I recommend the drink package cause then you just give your ship card and it includes drinks other than just alcoholic drinks. I would definitely go on the Holland Eurodam Cruise ship again and recommend it to anyone wanting a great cruise.
With refined amenities and Holland America Line signature Mariner’s Dream bed gracing each elegant stateroom, the ship offers six grades of staterooms. Most are ocean-facing, many featuring teak-lined verandas for dining alfresco or private sunbathing.
Holland America Line invites you to dine "As You Wish". To savour Italian cuisine one night and a perfectly grilled porterhouse steak the next. To take your place in the Dining Room at a specific seating time or be spontaneous, following your desires. Onboard, there are restaurants to suit every mood, along with the flexibility to choose the dining style you prefer.
Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many — or as few — as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream — do everything, or do nothing at all.
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
