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Holland America Line

MS Maasdam

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Reviewed by:Gene Robinson
# previous cruises: 10 to 20
Date of Trip: November 6, 2008
Itinerary: Caribbean - Southern

It was a great cruise. The cruise staff was one of the friendliest we've met. Savannah was a great cruise director, her and DJ Dan had plenty of fun things to do. We were regulars at Trivia in the Crows Nest.

We especially enjoyed the Crows Nest. You couldn't beat the view. We always took advantage of Happy Hour (buy one get one free). We enjoyed our drinks while we watched ourselves sailing away.

Food was good. Still sometimes too fancy for our taste. Food at Lido deck was great. The Service was typical Holland America, The Best! They are trying out their version of NCL's freestyle. Actually it worked out better then NCL. The top part of the dining room was still early and late seating, but the bottom deck of the dinning room was dine when you want. But unlike NCL you call extension #88 in am and can make a reservation for the time you want and type of table. We always chose the same table with the same great waiters so it worked out great. Also a small part of the dinning room is set aside for people who just walk up without any reservation. Worked out better then I thought.

We had an outside cabin bottom of the ship. Was very spacious. Ship rocked and rolled a little more then I would have expected on our way back for 2 days. Didn't look very rough, but wasn't as smooth a ride as Norwegian Majesty which is about the same side, that surprised me.

Was very good.

Usual 14 day Southern Caribbean.

There were a few younger adults but the over 60 crowd was the most prominent.