Maasdam check out recent reviews

[July_Cruiser]

There are several new reviews on Maasdam that merit a viewing. When you hear the same complaints over and over you come to realize the comments are true and not just one person's opinion. Are working bathrooms in public areas now a luxury???

[Linda&Vern]

I do not doubt any recent reports of Maasdam problems because many of the posters are very seasoned HAL cruisers. However, I have to say that 10 years ago was our first HAL cruise and it was on the Maasdam. All reports on CC Boards at that time assured me that our trip was going to be a disaster just waiting to happen. What happened was we sailed our 11-day cruise and noticed nothing wrong. We had no A/C issues, our toilet worked, everyone smiled, the food was lovely, and the ship did not fall apart during our trip. And to think I wanted to cancel and just forget the whole thing.

 

It's an interesting cycle that seems to happen with HAL ships. We have our second Zuiderdam cruise coming up. I'm hoping her problems (again, as reported by experienced HAL cruisers) are corrected and we find that ship doing well now.

Edited February 15, 2014 by Linda&Vern

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thank you -- I will have to go and check them out.

[shrimp56]

There is also a sale on April sailings of Maasdam from Civitavecchia.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for the tip ..

[startwin]

I've never been on the Maasdam, but I do remember the days when members here posted really positive reviews, which were a pleasure to read. And not so long ago, either. Such a shame.

[RuthC]

I've never been on the Maasdam, but I do remember the days when members here posted really positive reviews, which were a pleasure to read. And not so long ago, either. Such a shame.

 

Personal experience says that as recently as last June, the Maasdam was in fine order.

If it can turn around so badly in such a short period of time, I have to hope she can make the opposite turn quickly, too.