Skylark baby Posted November 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2014 We are booked on the April 14, 2015 cruise to Hawaii and Tahiti (RT San Diego) on the HAL Statendam. This is a perfect itinerary for us, and we look forward to seeing the S. Pacific again. We enjoyed the Ryndam last January and loved the ship. I'm concerned about the flooding and plumbing problems posted about the Statendam, and wonder if anyone knows whether the issues have been solved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted November 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) We had no problems on her last year. Personally I would not be concerned. All ships new and old have problems but usually they are addressed quickly. We found her to be a great ship, maintained well. Would not hesitate to go on her again. That is an awesome cruise.....:) Edited November 30, 2014 by PathfinderEss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted November 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) There were quite a few flooding issues and pipe leaks in April/May this year. Things happen, get fixed, happen somewhere else, get fixed...... It is reasonable to assume that any cruise of this length likely will have a problem or two. Actually, we've been on the Statendam about 6 or 7 times and there was never not some problem or other: smell, floods, A/C and heat not working ... We take this as as normal as it comes. If by chance, no problems, we consider that a bonus! Lovely cruise! Edited November 30, 2014 by SilvertoGold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark baby Posted November 30, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thank you, Melodie! I appreciate the first hand information. It sounds like such an awesome cruise on a ship that won't be doing this cruise again. You are very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted December 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Thank you, Melodie! I appreciate the first hand information. It sounds like such an awesome cruise on a ship that won't be doing this cruise again. You are very helpful! Your very welcome and I would jump at the chance to do this cruise again on the Statendam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizer Bill Posted December 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I sure wish HAL would not sell the small ships. We love them so much! The big ships are just too impersonal! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatrice.ericksen@cox.net Posted January 29, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Hi Everyone: My husband and I booked this cruise last month January 2015. I have been kicked off several forums saying I am on the wrong ship. So before I start with my life story. Is this the cruise leaving San Diego on April 14, 2015 out of San Diego, CA for 29 days to Hawaii and the South Pacific. Thanks Bea:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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