Hflors Posted January 11, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I am looking at a cruise on Volendam. I know things were wrong after her drydock, but are there any recent cruisers who cruised on this ship? She looks very much like Rotterdam, is she? Since we are thinking of taking a 30 day trip I just want to make sure we are making the right decision. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicureangirl Posted January 11, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Hi Helen, it is an R-class ship, just like the Rotterdam though I haven’t sailed either to compare. I sail on the Volendam next week, hopefully some of the folks finishing up their cruise will report back. I’m very interested too! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hflors Posted January 11, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Hi Helen, it is an R-class ship, just like the Rotterdam though I haven’t sailed either to compare. I sail on the Volendam next week, hopefully some of the folks finishing up their cruise will report back. I’m very interested too! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I hope so. Of all Hal's ships it seems to be the one that not many people cruise on or talk about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keikobad Posted January 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I disembarked the Volendam last week and will write a mini review later today. We had a nice cruise! Gesendet von iPhone mit Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellair Posted January 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Here is the video of our Volendam cruise to Asia in 2017 that shows the public areas, cabin, entertainment, food and ports of call runtime approx. 12 mins Enjoy youtube link below: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyling Posted January 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I disembarked the Volendam last week and will write a mini review later today. We had a nice cruise! Gesendet von iPhone mit Forums Thanks for doing a review. Also interested in the upgrades since the Dec. drydock. Will be on her in March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted January 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Also looking for post-drydock reviews. Sailing Volendam in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarruthers Posted January 13, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 13, 2018 We were on the Volendam in December - see my review “Volendam Dec 6 to 20 Disapointed”. We certainly hope, for the sake of current and future passengers, that the issues I raised have been overcome. Despite a number of requests for comment from HAL they have not responded. Not surprising I suppose - they have our money (but not our future custom I’m afraid). Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope to sail soon Posted January 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted January 13, 2018 We have a spring cruise booked on the Volendam and are hoping that problems that were there after dry dock had been addressed. I also have questions about the following: 1. Do the safes still require a credit-card-like card to open? 2. What is the configuration of closets in the Neptune Suites? Thanks for any info on the current state of the Volendam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarruthers Posted January 14, 2018 #10 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1. Yes the safes still require a magnetic strip card to operate. 2. Can’t comment unfortunately. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c8ndygr1 Posted January 25, 2018 #11 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I disembarked the Volendam last week and will write a mini review later today. We had a nice cruise! Gesendet von iPhone mit Forums Keikobad, did you write your review of the Volendam? We'd like to know if you encountered any of the post-dry dock problems others have mentioned. We sail on her soon. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted January 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted January 25, 2018 We were on the Volendam rt Vancouver/Alaska last July and I thought the ship was in good shape! We were in a verandah and had no complaints at all. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising...our happy place Posted January 26, 2018 #13 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Interested in the reviews of the Volendam too. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_cruising_along Posted January 26, 2018 #14 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I would also be interested in any opinion of people who have has been on the Volendam AFTER the dry dock refitting. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansonboard Posted January 26, 2018 #15 Share Posted January 26, 2018 following....planning on this ship for June Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlato Posted January 26, 2018 #16 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Also on 30 day Volendam cruise in April. Appreciate if anyone can share exactly the nature of the post dry dock problems. Also, are there any pictures or films on the changes after dry dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c8ndygr1 Posted January 27, 2018 #17 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Here is the video of our Volendam cruise to Asia in 2017 that shows the public areas, cabin, entertainment, food and ports of call runtime approx. 12 mins Enjoy youtube link below: Nice job on the video! We really enjoyed it and are looking forward to our upcoming cruise on the Volendam. Thanks so much for sharing your trip memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayyann Posted February 2, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Also following, taking an Alaskan cruise in May Thank you for any info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicureangirl Posted February 6, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Just finished a 15 day cruise on the Volendam. The ship looks great in all the public areas but I’m not sure how many of the cabins were completely updated. Our upgraded cabin was still the old style soft goods and furniture (red/gold/beige) — old tile in the bathroom and there was nothing new in it at all. It was however a handicapped room, so perhaps it gets different fittings that made it non-standard and not tackled during dry-dock? The room was clean and spacious (twice the size of a std stateroom), water pressure was awesome as were the beds. Really loved this cruise despite usually enjoying a slightly larger vessel (like the Eurodam). There were a couple of days with fans going in the hallways but nothing seemed wet. I actually suspect this might have been to combat the hot and humid weather coming in near midship where the doors were open for tenders on port days. Enjoy your upcoming trips everyone! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyling Posted February 6, 2018 #20 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thanks for the update! Did you notice any “special” dinner offerings such as Master Chef or Sommelier dinners in the Pinnacle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicureangirl Posted February 6, 2018 #21 Share Posted February 6, 2018 No, they had the Le Cirque night and a page of Tamarind offerings before the Pinnacle dinner menu. Had two dinners and two lunches there this trip and all were fantastic. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyling Posted February 6, 2018 #22 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I always liked Le Cirque unfortunately next month they move to the pop up of Sel De Mer. We will enjoy a page of Tamarind...I hope. Thanks for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c8ndygr1 Posted February 7, 2018 #23 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Thanks, EpicureanGirl! I guess they fixed the AC and plumbing problems cruisers experienced in the post-dry dock sail in December. I won't count on a refitted cabin and bath. I wonder what they did in dry-dock? I'm glad to hear you had a nice cruise on the Volendam. We're excited for our cruise on her coming up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicureangirl Posted February 10, 2018 #24 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Have a great cruise, c8ndygr1! I'm sure there are still problems in the ship, but it seemed to be looking pretty nice. Hopefully you get a refurbished stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicureangirl Posted February 10, 2018 #25 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I always liked Le Cirque unfortunately next month they move to the pop up of Sel De Mer. We will enjoy a page of Tamarind...I hope. Thanks for the update I hope to try Sel De Mer on a future cruise. I always feel like I'm missing out on some of the venues of the newer ships. Still, it was a fun cruise and the food was better than I remember in the MDR, which was a pleasant surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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