Noordam RS lounge band April 2024?

[Thetideishigh2021]

Anyone out there currently on the April 28/24 Pacific Northwest cruise?   Wondering what the Rolling Stone lounge band is like ,   We’re on the May 5 Noordam Alaska right after,  

[CruiserBruce]

The band could change some or all of its members at any starting port, on any given cruise.

[DTtravelers]

We just got off Noordam (39 days).  For the RS lounge, bring earplugs.  It was so loud in the hallway outside that we did not go in.  Billboard Onboard was always crowded and is right next to the casino.  The group playing at the Ocean Bar was nice, but seating space is very limited, and they are in the corner essentially playing to the open stairwell and the lounge across the ship.

 

On the plus plus plus side: we were blessed with a classical trio (violin, cello and piano for the 25 days from Sydney.  All 3 were exceptional musicians.  They were given free reign and were not limited to the "standards"   So we were treated to some amazing music.

 

FYI: food in the Dining Room was excellent and varied.  Portions were perfect and I never felt the need for a snack in between meals (like I am guilty of at home).  Service was also excellent.  We never reserved, and were always seated within minutes - any random time that suited us.  The raised area in the center on level two is great for tables of 2 (maybe 4).  Quieter there and no traffic.

[JohnCoffield]

4 hours ago, DTtravelers said:

We just got off Noordam (39 days).  For the RS lounge, bring earplugs.  It was so loud in the hallway outside that we did not go in.  Billboard Onboard was always crowded and is right next to the casino.  The group playing at the Ocean Bar was nice, but seating space is very limited, and they are in the corner essentially playing to the open stairwell and the lounge across the ship.

 

On the plus plus plus side: we were blessed with a classical trio (violin, cello and piano for the 25 days from Sydney.  All 3 were exceptional musicians.  They were given free reign and were not limited to the "standards"   So we were treated to some amazing music.

 

FYI: food in the Dining Room was excellent and varied.  Portions were perfect and I never felt the need for a snack in between meals (like I am guilty of at home).  Service was also excellent.  We never reserved, and were always seated within minutes - any random time that suited us.  The raised area in the center on level two is great for tables of 2 (maybe 4).  Quieter there and no traffic.

We're back on Noordam in November for the second time & good to see that the food in the MDR is up to standard. We really enjoyed the services & food pastime on board (March 2023) so reassuring that the standard continues. I also echo your comments on the RS lounge - we thought the musicians were very accomplished but it was loud. (Maybe though, I am just getting old!)