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20 day east/ west med cruise
Reviewed By: Schultz, Orpington on 6th Aug 2008
Cruise Line: Holland America Cruises	Times cruised before: 10+
Cruise Ship: MS Noordam	Sailed: July, 2008
Destination: Mediterranean	Age: 56-65

20days brilliant weather. great cabin. good food. entertainment average. many children which we were told was unusual for holland america. they were a problem in pool area but otherwise ok. helpful and efficient staff. 16ports. in 20 days.very busy.first holland america cruise but have done more than 20cruises before.overall would cruise with them again .
Quality of Food
self service breakfast and lunch anytime waiter service evening meal.food was very good.at lunch specialist choices above normal choices shusi,pasta, hot/cold sandwiches /wraps made to order
Entertainment
on 2 10day back to back cruises marketed as 20 day cruise. too many repeats. 1 act though good was on 4 times.solo acts were good cast shows were ok.but have seen better on other lines. alreative venue acts were poor on first 10days but changed and were better 2nd 10 days
Shore Excursions
ephesus best. all excursions had good knowledgable guides and were well organised
Staff
enrertainment director was very professional.best we have seen on any cruise
Children's Facilities	n/a

Onboard Activities
limited onboard activities unless you wanted cooking demonstrations, trivia(which we did and was excellent)some activities you had to pay a fee to join
Cabins
great cabin.inside. big and fully equiped.
Overall Rating