Favorite Holland America Ship 2017

[nimiq]

Hello all,

 

What has been your favorite Hal ship for 2017 and why ?

 

Sea ya

Eric

[sail7seas]

This is easy, for me,

My favorite HAL ships have be n the same for at least 6 years.........

 

Maasdam

Noordam

Eurodam

[bennybear]

Zuiderdam, nicely updated after its dry dock. Though the library on the Noordam was better, it is in need of a refresh.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Hello all,

 

What has been your favorite Hal ship for 2017 and why ?

 

Sea ya

Eric

 

Do you mean ships we have actually sailed on in 2017??

That makes a big difference.

[nimiq]

do you mean ships we have actually sailed on in 2017??

that makes a big difference.

 

yes

[Krazy Kruizers]

yes

 

 

Thank you -- I thought that is what you meant.

Hope others will answer the question correctly and not just list ships.

Sadly we were not able to sail in 2017.

Edited January 3, 2018 by Krazy Kruizers

[RRFan]

Was on Amsterdam, Maasdam and Noordam in ‘17. The Maasdam and Amsterdam are in critical need of refurbishing. Although the food on Amsterdam was far and away best in HAL’s fleet. Thought the Noordam was great though. So far booked on Veendam & Noordam for ‘18 but the year is young and may find other trips to take!

 

 

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[freestyling]

Sailed on Koningsdam and NA

Favorite is NA but was quite surprised that I did enjoy the Koningsdam.

[luvteaching]

We sailed on the Amsterdam this summer for the 2-week Alaska itinerary. We love the Amsterdam!

 

Karen

[CruiserBruce]

The two we were on....Koningsdam and Eurodam.

[haladdict]

I think that we did 6 and I loved them all.

I have been thinking, but I just can't pick a favourite.

Sandra

[Cruising-along]

If I have to limit it to the ships I sailed on in 2017, neither would be first place (Koningsdam and Veendam). The promenade deck (or lack of) on the Koningsdam is the only thing I didn't like, but it's important to me. The Veendam is a little too small for my taste. Probably so far the Eurodam would be my favorite. The right size, has BB King and Tamarind and still has a promenade deck.

[JimnKaren]

The smaller ships have always been dear to us. We were on the 14-day Alaska Amsterdam and loved it. We were on Veendam twice and had great times. Common thing is their library/Exploration's Cafe area. Those nice places were missing on both Eurodam and Zuiderdam.

Jim

[idiebabe]

We were on Westerdam (before remodel), Oosterdam and Koningsdam in 2017. All great Ships but I’ll go with Koningsdam because of Specialty Restaurants, Dutch Cafe and NY Deli!

[RuthC]

I guess the Prinsendam was my favorite ship that I sailed in 2017, since it was the only ship I sailed in 2017! But it was 28 lovely, relaxing days on a ship where I was treated very well. The service was superb, food excellent.

Oh, and for a change I had a porch, so it was extra nice.

[navybankerteacher]

Only Westerdam and Zuiderdam were sailed in 2017, but all time favorites, in order, are Prinsendam, Maasdam and Noordam.

[daisybertie]

The Maasdam. The right size for us, the Promenade and Library and the wonderful staff.

[HELENPSL]

I actually think that the Zuiderdam was my favorite but I was amazed at how much I liked the Koningsdam. The Zuiderdam is more intimate but the Koningsdam was so lively. Not sure if it was because it was a Christmas cruise but it was fabulous! We were also on the Volendam but I think that's a little too small for me.

Helen

[canadianbear]

In 2017 I was on the Zuiderdam, the Oosterdam and the Koningsdam. It's a toss up between the Oosterdam and Koningsdam.

 

I think I'd pick the K only because we spent 21 days on her and got used to it. Liked that there were 3 show times at the World Stage and so many food venues to choose from.

[Tiggipaws]

Mine has to be Eurodam - Excellent food and crew

[kazu]

We only sailed the Rotterdam in 2017. It was a fabulous 30 days. And actually the Rotterdam moved into 2nd place for best ship for me overall. But, we sailed before the dry dock. My favourite ship remains the one we are sailing on this year - Prinsendam so far.

[puppycanducruise]

We had one cruise in 2017 and it was on the Rotterdam.

We loved it. The crew was fabulous, and the ship was in fine shape.

[ski ww]

We have sailed on the Eurodam & NA in 2017. But our favorite ship is the one we are sailing on, which ever one that my be.

Allan

[Lady Arwen]

We only did one HAL cruise in 2017 on Koningsdam........loved it! Looking forward to trying Prinsendam next.

[woodworker&knitter]

The Zuiderdam and the Amsterdam rank the best for 2017. The crew are always so gracious. Cabins were good and food met our expectations.

The best ship for us is always the next one.