pstoker Posted October 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2019 This is our first 30 day cruise and my first time to Australia. I have to say, so far I've been pretty impressed with the ship, the crew, and the activities. I've enjoyed several of the lectures so far and I like the fact that the ship doesn't "feel" as crowded. My wife and I are easy going travelers. I have noticed some things that are worth mentioning. Though, I've never been on the Maasdam before, it seems like the ship has undergone a remodel. It seems like some of he appliances and upholstery/furnishings are newer. I also like that when you walk near the casino, you don't smell smoke. The lifeboat drill was one of the fastest I think I've every been through on a cruise. The one drawback of the drill was the volume on the speaker was so loud that people had to cup their ears to tolerate it. So far I'm very happy with the trip. Tomorrow will be our first stop at Airlie Beach. Starting out with a couple of sea days is a nice way to recover from travel lag and get into the rhythm of things onboard. DSC_0DSC_0098.NEF098.NEF 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted October 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) Thank you for your post and super photos. Hope you will be able to post more about the Australian circumnavigation cruise. Have a fabulous cruise Edited October 19, 2019 by erewhon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted October 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Sounds like a great itinerary, the only draw back is the long flights to & from. Looking forward to reading more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 19, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Glad you are happy with the ship. Hope you can post more and give us more pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted October 19, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 19, 2019 She is a great ship!! We did a 30 day on her prior to her dry dock for EXC cruises! wonderful crew!! Love your pictures!! So enjoy Australia such a wonderful place! Denise😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted October 19, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2019 What a fabulous itinerary. I am looking forward to hearing more about your trip. Thank you for taking us along. Happy sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammu2 Posted October 19, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Aus circumnavigation is on the list for someday! Would love to see more puctures of Maasdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcummin Posted October 24, 2019 #8 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Hope you are enjoying this extraordinary voyage. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenieweenie Posted October 25, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 25, 2019 This is on our bucket list as well! Please continue to share your journey with us😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue from Canada Posted October 26, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 26, 2019 On 10/19/2019 at 5:39 AM, ski ww said: Sounds like a great itinerary, the only draw back is the long flights to & from. Looking forward to reading more. I would love to do this cruise but just can't do those long flights from eastern Canada. Five hours is pretty well the max I can handle flying w/o a break on land. Looking forward to more photos etc. Enjoy the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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