Marina222 Posted April 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Decided this morning we are going to do a Boston to Montreal cruise. There are three ships doing that route at the end of the summer. Veedam, Maasdam, and Rotterdam. Anyone have an opinion which might be the better choice. We like low key trips. Good dining, good ports, and a nice space are all that we require. So experts, please weigh in. Its been years since we've been on Holland. We usually do Celebrity if we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted April 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Decided this morning we are going to do a Boston to Montreal cruise. There are three ships doing that route at the end of the summer. Veedam, Maasdam, and Rotterdam. Anyone have an opinion which might be the better choice. We like low key trips. Good dining, good ports, and a nice space are all that we require. So experts, please weigh in. Its been years since we've been on Holland. We usually do Celebrity if we can. Can't go wrong with any of them. All smaller, older more classic ships. Love them all. Great itinerary. So you might want to drill down a bit and look for other differences like who is sharing the port with you - we like it when we are the only ship in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted April 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 23, 2018 We've never been on the Rotterdam, but of the other two we liked Maasdam better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted April 23, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Decided this morning we are going to do a Boston to Montreal cruise. There are three ships doing that route at the end of the summer. Veedam, Maasdam, and Rotterdam. Anyone have an opinion which might be the better choice. We like low key trips. Good dining, good ports, and a nice space are all that we require. So experts, please weigh in. Its been years since we've been on Holland. We usually do Celebrity if we can. All three would be great. Chose the one that goes all the way to Montreal, this would be my suggestion . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted April 23, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 23, 2018 My first choice would be Maasdam, then Rotterdam and finally Veendam. (I sailed her to Bermuda last summer a nd to Canada 2013 or 2014? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted April 23, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just off the Rotterdam and have been on the Maasdam twice before on this route. I would pick the Rotterdam - nicer ship IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana51 Posted April 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2018 We loved the Rotterdam. Not one complaint Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I would be happy on any of those ships. One consideration if you enjoy using the aft pool the Maasdam has a real pool whereas Rotterdam and Veendam have (The Retreat) which are wading puddles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4food Posted April 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) I would be happy on any of those ships. One consideration if you enjoy using the aft pool the Maasdam has a real pool whereas Rotterdam and Veendam have (The Retreat) which are wading puddles. Not quite. Veendam has four hot tubs that replaced the wading area. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited April 25, 2018 by Cruise4food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4food Posted April 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Not quite. Veendam has three hot tubs that replaced the wading area. Yes. Maasdam’s regular pool. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Have to post as separate messages. Maasdam pool. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4food Posted April 25, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Have to post as separate messages. Maasdam pool. Sent from my iPhone using Forums And Rotterdam with the wading pool and loungers. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted April 26, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Not quite. Veendam has four hot tubs that replaced the wading area. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank you for posting the picture of the Veendam aft pool area - yes, these are much more than the "birdbath" splash pools. They were very well used on my last Veendam cruise - one could almost paddle around and do some good underwater stretching exercises. Big improvement considering what they had to work with - they did raise the level of this hot tub pool-sun lounger area and that must be what allowed them to get the added depth - steps required to get up here - not sure if there was a HC access ramp or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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