Tag Archives: Holland America

Cruise Ship Cabins on Holland America Noordam

Posted on January 5, 2024 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Holland America Noordam has all the basic types of cruise ship cabins. These include inside cabins, ocean view cabins, balcony cabins, and suites. Of course there are some variations within each category. Often when booking those variations are only location … Continue reading →

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Holland America Noordam

Posted on December 1, 2023 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Holland America is known for having mid-size ships. They aren’t tiny expedition vessels, nor are they enormous mega-ships like some other cruise lines have. Holland America’s largest ships are the Pinnacle Class consisting of the Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam, and their … Continue reading →

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Westerdam Hits and Misses

Posted on September 23, 2022 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Every cruise and every ship has its high points and low points. There are always some things you really love and some things you could do without. Of course which things are hits and which are misses depend entirely on … Continue reading →

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Shanghai Tourist Attractions

Posted on December 10, 2021 by LBcruiseshipblogger

After disembarking the Westerdam in Shanghai we made our way through long hallways and many lines finally making it through the port only to find another long walk to the taxi stand. Too far for the wheels on my $30 … Continue reading →

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28 Days on a Cruise Ship with No Guest Laundry

Posted on November 20, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

All the major cruise ships have a variety of cabin selections and plenty of food. Beyond that amenities vary greatly from one line to another, and even among ships of the same cruise line. Some lines provide self-serve passenger laundries … Continue reading →

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Westerdam Thermal Suite

Posted on June 5, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Many of the large cruise ships have a thermal suite in their spa. Amenities vary from one line to another and even among ships of the same line. Some ships have spa cabins that come with use of the thermal … Continue reading →

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Ohori Park in Fukuoka, Japan

Posted on February 7, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Holland America Westerdam docked at Chuo Wharf, Hakarta Cruise Port in Fukuoka, Japan on what started out as one of those if you don’t like the weather wait 5 minutes days. For the most part it was overcast, but there … Continue reading →

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Hits and Misses on Holland America Veendam

Posted on September 20, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Every cruise ship has its good features and its bad features. Holland America Veendam is no different. Even among ships of the same cruise line things vary, and of course likes and dislikes are a personal thing. Everyone is entitled … Continue reading →

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Shimizu, Japan Cruise Ship Port

Posted on August 2, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The port of Shimizu is located between Tokyo and Osaka. With Mount Fuji looming large in the background, views from the port are spectacular on clear days. Fuji is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site. A nearby pine tree grove … Continue reading →

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North Pacific Crossing

Posted on July 19, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We started our journey on the Amtrak Cascades train from Washington State into Vancouver B.C. on a rainy day. The train was full of people traveling to various cruise ships, some for that day and some for the next. One … Continue reading →

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