Leecasti Posted June 3, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Will be cruising to Alaska in early July on the Holland America Volendam and I am see some very bad reviews. Are they accurate or are these people just generally miserable people ?? This is on my bucket list and I am getting a little nervous. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestyling Posted June 3, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 3, 2018 We were on her for a 28day Hong Kong to Tokyo cruise this past March. We had no issues with stateroom or public area. We were in code red for norvo virus for the last 10 days but we didn’t get sick. As was said many many times..wash hands wash hands wash hands! The crew was outstanding and in very good spirits even though additional cleaning was always being performed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockman Posted June 3, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I did 28 days around Japan and on to vancouver recently....Volendam seemed in good shape to me, the crew was the usual friendly smiling bunch. The deck crew does a good job of keeping everything in great shape on lower prom deck and pool decks. All in all a very pleasant sized ship for a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJcruzer Posted June 3, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2018 We sailed on the Volendam this past February and had no problems. We were on the ship last spring for one month, although it was before the drydock and upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Shoes Posted June 4, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 4, 2018 There is a current review, end of May, for a R/T to Alaska. Sounds fine to me. I have reading up, as we go in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcummin Posted June 4, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Will be cruising to Alaska in early July on the Holland America Volendam and I am see some very bad reviews. Are they accurate or are these people just generally miserable people ?? This is on my bucket list and I am getting a little nervous. Thanks Do not be nervous. The two negative reviews do not describe the good ms Volendam that we enjoyed so much from March 14 to May 9 this year. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecasti Posted June 4, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish21 Posted June 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 5, 2018 The most recent review I saw on this site under "reviews" is very negative. However, I think it was the writer who was very negative. I got the impression she was someone with anger issues who explodes over everything. She said that she got off the ship without her card and they wouldn't let her back on without a card. I have 33 cruises on different lines and have never seen any line let someone off without a card. I think you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansonboard Posted June 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 16, 2018 I just posted my wonderful review on the Volendam! Don’t worry about a thing and have a wonderful cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotjeknor Posted June 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 16, 2018 We were on the Volendam april 2017, OV on Dolphin deck. The bathroom may have looked a bit outdated but no issues whatsoever . The rest of the ship was in perfect condition. I've been on the Rotterdam 7 times (same class ship as Volendam) and I must say I even prefer the Volendam. I would sail on her again, definitely ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcummin Posted June 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I just posted my wonderful review on the Volendam! Don’t worry about a thing and have a wonderful cruise! I keep looking for your review. Has it been posted yet? Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansonboard Posted June 21, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Good question! I hope it wasn't lost en route, because it was lengthy. How long does it take them to publish them, I wonder? I did get an email response saying, "thanks for submitting your review". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansonboard Posted June 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Also, just noticed there are no June reviews posted...wonder if they wait until the next month.! You would think publishing in a timely manner would help better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted June 21, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Read this: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/13/smarter-living/trust-negative-product-reviews.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texansonboard Posted June 22, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Barbara, just got an email that my review posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcummin Posted June 22, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I enjoyed reading your review. Glad that you enjoyed a good family cruise on the ship that we loved so much in March and April. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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