Maasdam - Sewage Odour

[GlennG]

I am booked on a January 27th, 2014 cruise to the Southern Caribbean. In reading past reviews and speaking with friends who have cruised on the Maasdam, I noted that passengers have had to endure a lingering "cruise odour" on this particular ship. Has this been a problem for any HAL customers?

[Heartfruit]

I was on the Maasdam in July and I neither smelled anything nor heard any other passengers talking about it.

[JayS]

I was on the Maasdam in October and didn't notice an odor.:)

[Daisyloo]

We sailed on her in April and had no issue.

[sapper1]

You can smell it off and on on any ship. It happens.

[OlsSalt]

I am booked on a January 27th, 2014 cruise to the Southern Caribbean. In reading past reviews and speaking with friends who have cruised on the Maasdam, I noted that passengers have had to endure a lingering "cruise odour" on this particular ship. Has this been a problem for any HAL customers?

 

On the lowest deck there is an occasionally funky smell in the hallways. This can be common on many ships, including the Crystal Symphony. And is noticeable only when the ship is in port and not moving. Ships have smells. This is one of them.

[Typhoon1]

Welcome to CC.

 

Not an uncommon occurrence on any ship. Some inconsiderate guest will clog the sewerage system and cause foul odors on certain decks.

 

Be careful what your drooping into the sewer system.

[OlsSalt]

Welcome to CC.

 

Not an uncommon occurrence on any ship. Some inconsiderate guest will clog the sewerage system and cause foul odors on certain decks.

 

Be careful what your drooping into the sewer system.

 

Passenger conduct: putting items down toilets like handi-wipes and forcing balcony doors open when the sign on the door and the commode says not to, are all part of this equation.

 

Stronger messages to passengers explaining why this is important to observe should become mandatory. Even signing an agreement statement before boarding would not be unreasonable.

Edited November 19, 2013 by OlsSalt

[Cruise_More_Often]

Passenger conduct: putting items down toilets like handi-wipes and forcing balcony doors open when the sign on the door and the commode says not to, are all part of this equation.

 

Stronger messages to passengers explaining why this is important to observe should become mandatory. Even signing an agreement statement before boarding would not be unreasonable.

This is the first time I've ever heard anything like this. Is it true that the balcony doors have something to do with the commode?

[OlsSalt]

This is the first time I've ever heard anything like this. Is it true that the balcony doors have something to do with the commode?

 

Exactly. Stupid people doing stupid thing is the common denominator in both situations. :cool:

Edited November 19, 2013 by OlsSalt

[YubaSutter]

I am booked on a January 27th, 2014 cruise to the Southern Caribbean. In reading past reviews and speaking with friends who have cruised on the Maasdam, I noted that passengers have had to endure a lingering "cruise odour" on this particular ship. Has this been a problem for any HAL customers?

 

The only cruise odor I have encountered on the maasdam is people who bathe in perfume.

[boards]

I am booked on a January 27th, 2014 cruise to the Southern Caribbean. In reading past reviews and speaking with friends who have cruised on the Maasdam, I noted that passengers have had to endure a lingering "cruise odour" on this particular ship. Has this been a problem for any HAL customers?

 

You got nothing else to do other than to start a ill founded rumour.

[Sue from Canada]

You can smell it off and on on any ship. It happens.

 

I bring an Airwick solid (fresh linen scent) and put it in the bathroom.

[mamaofami]

I've cruised Maasdam often, and never had a problem or smelled anything around the ship.

[Wakepatrol]

1200 X passengers eating 24/7 = sewage odor

Edited November 20, 2013 by Wakepatrol

[jimmy2x]

You got nothing else to do other than to start a ill founded rumour.

 

Like that has never happened before.;)

[OlsSalt]

There are smells associated with ships but the the deeply embedded cigarette smell in Rotterdam Crows Nest made it virtually unusable. Other than that one does get funky smells, hot electrical smells, diesel smells, and painting smells on all ships. And some lovely smells of baking bread on the Vista ships if you know where to go.

[boards]

Like that has never happened before.;)

 

You must have nothing to do either.

[jimmy2x]

You must have nothing to do either.

 

Right over your head, eh?

[boards]

Yep, eh !!

[luv2travel06]

You can smell it off and on on any ship. It happens.

 

That was the case when we were on the Maasdam.

[Typhoon1]

It happens on any ship.

 

If it does, you just live with it until the problem is solved. Rest assured, it is not a disaster.