Tag Archives: Noordam

Food on Holland America Noordam

Dining Room The dining room on the Noordam was usually good for breakfast or dinner, but lunch not so much. Between very slow service at lunchtime, quite limited menus, and food that wasn’t that good the Lido buffet was often … Continue reading

Posted in Holland America, Noordam, Shipboard Life | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Halloween on the Noordam

Our 34-day pacific crossing on Holland America Noordam from San Diego to Sydney didn’t originally include Halloween. Not because of the time of year, but because of the timing of crossing the international dateline.  This cruise actually crossed the international … Continue reading

Posted in Holland America, Noordam, Shipboard Life | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Things to Do on Holland America Noordam

The Noordam is a fairly small ship compared to the megaships that ply the oceans these days, but it’s still big enough to be a full-service cruise ship. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles some ships have like … Continue reading

Posted in Holland America, Noordam, Shipboard Life | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Honolulu Cruise Port

In Honolulu the ship docks within walking distance of a variety of things to do. It’s just under a kilometer to the Aloha Tower, where there’s great views of the cruise ship from the end of the pier. On the … Continue reading

Posted in Holland America, Noordam, Pacific Ocean & Islands, Port Cities, Ports of Call, USA | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Balcony Cabin on the Noordam

There are a lot of articles that will tell you where to find the best cabin location on a cruise ship, but really it’s a matter of opinion. One person’s choice location could be another person’s worst option. For instance … Continue reading

Posted in Holland America, Noordam, Shipboard Life | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Cruise Ship Cabins on Holland America Noordam

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

Posted in Holland America, Noordam | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Holland America Noordam

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

Posted in Holland America, Noordam | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment