Holland America's Eurodam Cruise Ship Review

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Holland America Line | Eurodam Cruise Ship Review
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This is our Holland America Eurodam Cruise Ship Review! Eurodam is a medium-sized cruise ship, operated by Holland America, one of the world's most historic and traditional cruise lines. Eurodam as a cruise ship, features an astounding array of venues and amenities onboard - including two decent-sized swimming pools, whirlpools, a state of the art Greenhouse Spa and fitness centre, the World Theatre seating around 800 passengers, designer boutique shops and a fine selection of speciality and inclusive dining venues - such as Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind and Nami Sushi. In this Eurodam Cruise Ship Review, we'll give you our opinion on everything, from accomodation through to dining, and from dining through to service. If you would like to discover HAL Eurodam in more detail, where you can explore every venue onboard, check out our Eurodam Cruise Ship Tour from the list below!
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Chapters
0:18 Ship Design
1:27 Verandah Stateroom Review
4:56 Main Dining Review
6:16 Lido Market Buffet Review
7:04 Dive In Review
8:14 Explorations Central & Pinnacle Bar
8:32 Pinnacle Grill Review
9:13 Canaletto Restaurant Review
9:33 Tamarind Restaurant Review
10:05 Nami Sushi Review
11:05 Things To Do
11:53 Destinations
12:46 Lido Pool
13:02 Retreat & Luxury Cabanas
13:43 Sea View Pool
13:51 Greenhouse Spa Overview
14:35 Staying Active on Eurodam
15:03 Children's Facilities
15:23 Evening Entertainment Review
16:41 Service Review
17:23 Have It All Package
18:07 WIFI Review
18:39 Eurodam Summary
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@stevewilson6390 2 ай бұрын

Great review! We're thinking of changing over from Celebrity cruises and this looks right up our street. Ha! I'm 64.

@sarahslater2582 Жыл бұрын

Alright I'm sold. Booked last minute Eurodam to Alaska.

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

YES!!! Trust us you won’t regret it! 😅 What ports will you be visiting?! 😊

@starr.w.874 Ай бұрын

Had the BEST cruise ever had on a gorgeous ship. We enjoyed the services we received from the staff. Yes, I would recommend this ship.

@Tom-pw2ni 10 ай бұрын

This is a perfect description of the HAL experience! People of all ages love a calm relaxed environment with good food and service, not just older people. I first cruised on HAL almost 30 years ago and they have really done an amazing job of keeping the same atmosphere aboard their larger ships:)

@sailawaymag 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom! HAL is defiantly one of our favourite cruise liens, the music, food and service is just out of this world! 🤩

@LookAwayMarkAtkins 10 ай бұрын

Y'all are to be commended. What an exceptionally well done and informative video.

@sailawaymag 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Mark! It’s hard work but we’d never change it! 😄

@tomhart6962 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. Sailing for the third time on the Eurodam in January. Older demographic which makes us feel younger!

@jaredgibbs4504 2 ай бұрын

I just wanted to note that I went on a 7-day inside passage cruise last week on this ship and had a different experience. The buffet was always packed and finding a table was a struggle, even with only two people there were many times we stood while eating due to the lack of seating. Furthermore, the Lido Market (buffet) does not have much of a rotating menu has lunch and dinner had many of the same items. The breakfast had the exact same food every morning. Also, since they served it to you the lines had a 15-20 min wait to get a plate. The salad bar and dessert were much better than other ships I've been on. The main dining was much better quality and selection, highly recommend skipping the buffet for the main dining. Secondly, the ship had multiple issue with it rocking back and forth to the degree of them shutting down both the hot tubs and swimming pools. This left most of the sea days sitting around in our room waiting for the meals instead of enjoying events to do. The Rolling Stones Lounge was one of the best music venue's I've been on but it only had 2 showings a day, for only 4/7 days of the cruise. This left absoulty nothing to do during the mid-day to afternoon. Lastly, the best part of the cruise was by far the Crows Nest, as the cafe and game room area was the best I've ever seen. But, you can only play so much scrabble, or checker's before you get board, and with nothing else to do on the ship by day 3 we were sitting around.

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@benjaminsmith2287 7 ай бұрын

I sailed the Rotterdam of 1959 as a child and I'm grateful for it. Of course, it was different than today's HAL but today's HAL still maintains some spirit of a traditional cruise. Music and music lounges with dancing are essential for my cruise experience. There's Classical music, jazz, rock, and other music on HAL and venues for it and that makes for a successful ship design as long as it has the other essentials of deck space layering and amenities, now multiple restaurant venues with specialty restaurants, spa/grooming, show lounge with some high tech, and excellent staterooms with a good amount having balconies. This ship seems to have all of that. Put in a great HAL crew and management and those are the ingredients to a HAL experience. I agree with the reviewers in that the ships are flashy with belly flops or rock climbing walls. But they are entertaining in providing a variety of spaces and music and things to do for a traditional-minded cruiser.

@cliffgniliaw9642 Жыл бұрын

You’ve converted us! HAL was always at the bottom of our lists but after hearing you rave about it, plus the packages they offer, I think this might be our cruise for next year!

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Cliff! Holland America ships are certainly worth a plane flight! Eurodam ticked pretty much every box, with the exception of WIFI - but lets face it, that really isn't the end of the world when on holiday is it :)

@beverley6312 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved eurodam. One of my favourite cruise ships ever ❤

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Beverley and sharing your opinion. Glad we think alike :)

@chuckmeadows1581 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video and review. I really enjoyed your presentation. Thanks for sharing.

@sailawaymag 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Chuck, that’s very kind!

@user-cd7ti3cv4u Жыл бұрын

I’m taking the Eurodam through the Panama Canal in 2024. Thank you for this wonderful ship tour. This will be my third HAL cruise on their DAM ships. I love Holland America.

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and for your kind comment! As we said in our video, choosing Eurodam as the ship to sail through the Panama Canal is a choice we do not regret! Hope you have a fabulous time :)

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@sodiumlights Жыл бұрын

Another cracking, beautifully shot video. It's classy to the point of being a promotional ad! Certainly seems like a ship to relax on.

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment! She's a very relaxing ship, we loved it! She ticket all the boxes with the exception of WIFI - but that's not the end of the world! All the best :)

@sodiumlights Жыл бұрын

@@sailawaymag internet is something I'm not interested in when I'm away. By the way, booked my 1st cruise yesterday. It would have been for September this year if it weren't for some jammy sod pinching it before delayed putting in my card details!I So I booked going to Amsterdam. Then realised it would be docked for most of the trip, and that it wasn't the QM2. Now it's going be oceanview single Hamburg 2024, £250 cheaper. But sadly not in that cool KB cabin. The upshot is I've enough time to buy a penguin suit. And figure out sly methods to bring on board vodka;) It's ironic that your video triggered my curiosity into taking the trip. And Ritzy Travel Guide (lhe cracks me up). So, Besos xo

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Let us know what method you find out for the drinks! 😉 Also it’s amazing to hear we managed to help trigger you into this cruise! If there’s anything we can help with please just let us know, as that’s what we’re here for!! ❤️🛳️

@sodiumlights Жыл бұрын

@@sailawaymag haha, will do, cheers again chaps.

@bobcarr5497 Ай бұрын

We are looking to cruise to the Caribbean in 2025 either April or October and have never sailed Holland America. We recently sailed Celebrity Equinox in 2023 and we have a 11 night cruise on Celebrity Ascent in April of 2026. I must say I have already reached out to my TA about Holland and I looked at Caribbean cruises for 2025 and the Eurodam is what's available. After watching your detailed information and experience on this ship from 2023 I'm sold. I have personally wanted to give Holland a try and our age of 58 in 2025 we would appreciate the Holland experience I'm sure. Thank you so much.

@r.coleman5675 4 ай бұрын

Less than 3 weeks - will be on Eurodam!! Great video- Thank you🎉

@jasonfreeman1963 Жыл бұрын

I am going take the EURODAM to Alaska in August so this is great

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jason! Eurodam is a great ship, and ticks the box in all areas (accept WIFI). Hope you have a great time :)

@ginitaprofitt4065 5 ай бұрын

Don’t miss trying their pea soup… it is outstanding!11

@johnbook9881 10 ай бұрын

Great video!! We just booked an Alaskan cruise on the Eurodam for next year. This will be our second cruise on this ship and the third with HAL in the last five years. Totally agree with your assessment.

@l.a.rivasesq.8841 6 ай бұрын

I was on HAL’s Volendam for 81 days late last year and often ate a salad for lunch. I enjoyed the fresh vegetables, especially cucumbers and onions, and other toppings including bleu cheese with balsamic vinegar dressing. I sometimes added the mushroom burger from the Dive In or a quesadilla from the buffet. Delicious! I’m booked to travel on the Eurodam for the first time for an Eastern Caribbean cruise in March 2024.

@jeremy1350 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dan and Jay, this is the second Eurodam video you have posted. And just like your first offering, she got exemplary high marks !! Some interesting points of mention, your extensive cruise history, gives you both, experience points when comparing apples to oranges to pears !!! Holland America - Princess - Cunard. Each of them have their finer points (i.e. Afternoon tea) for example. Like I said on my earlier comment, I think Holland America has earned repeat cruises in the future for you both. Your presentations are always informative, but also very enjoyable. Eurodam really knocked your socks off !!

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Hey Jeremy, thank you so much for your kind words! We can’t recommend HAL and Eurodam more highly, we hope people will watch this and think… yes, let’s give HAL a try, as they really do have a lot to offer ☺️

@mgweir3252 6 ай бұрын

Very nice review. I am looking forward to our cruise to Alaska on Eurodam this May.

@icedteamama176 2 ай бұрын

What a wonderful review! I might try HAL this December. We usually sail on RCL large ships. I want to feel young amongst the older crowds. 😅

@dragonfly3714 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I have a visitation from long life friends living in Santa Barbara. I lived there 40 years ago. I hate flying so this was very inspiring. Greetings from Norway

@garybechard9741 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. We’ll be taking our 3rd cruise with HAL in April aboard the Eurodam. Glad it’s as good as the Maasdam and the Oosterdam were.

@chicagomike 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, very beautiful. I am going on a cruise soon in June to Alaska. Leaves from Seattle. Been before on a cruise to Alaska.

@user-oo3uj5ku9r Жыл бұрын

Traveling on the Eurodam to Alaska soon! Cannot wait, I loved the Zuiderdam, Rotterdam (both the older one and newer one), & the Koningsdam.

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! We love HAL as well and can’t wait for our next cruise onboard one ☺️

@JerseyRV 10 ай бұрын

We sailed to Alaska four years ago on Eurodam. Our first HAL cruise. The ship, service and attention to detail were exemplary. You will have a most wonderful trip. Enjoy!

@Francine-gc2re 11 ай бұрын

Great video! I sailed on Nieuw Amsterdam in 2021 and was so impressed with their food service, including the salads!! I am actually going on Eurodam in April 2024 and can't wait!! I also have a cruise this fall, but on Princess, and am nervous as I have read the quality has decreased all around. I will find out soon enough.

@richardg8651 Жыл бұрын

Well filmed video and pretty well agree with all your observations and feel it offers exceptional value . I love HAL but strongly dislike extra charge items in the MDR . Glad you complimented the Dive-In a believe it's the best pool-side restaurant of all the cruise lines . We loved our poolside cabana. Tremendous ! I'm 0 for 2 at the Tamarind restaurant . My next cruise is the QE Cunard this summer . Very much looking forward to rewatching your video on this ship.

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Richard! HAL is defiantly one of our favourites ☺️ Oh how exciting for your upcoming Cunard cruise! What ports will you be visiting?! 😃

@mikeb2777 11 ай бұрын

Sailed the Rotterdam in 2022. Outstanding food (try the pea soup) and loved the Music Walk. Will repeat soon.

@stevenblack7928 Жыл бұрын

nice review

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

@carriecrain9608 6 ай бұрын

I’m very excited for our Alaskan Cruise in May.

@wastenotwantnot6754 Жыл бұрын

So glad for this review. We're sailing on Koningsdam in November to the Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez, 10 days. We hear good things about HAL.

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Oh how amazing we’re sure you’ll have an AMAZING time onboard! Drop us a message after your Cruise as we’d love to know your thoughts ☺️

@robertcroft8241 4 ай бұрын

Just got back to UK from a Cruise on Eurodam from Miami. The cabins are great and the Staff are a delight. I shall not be going again for two reasons. Food quality is poor at the buffets and dining room. The "Dive In" Burger bar is however superb. If you like to be Blasted everywhere with PoundShop Muzak on a loop, this is for you. There are loudspeakers every few feet and impossible to avoid. Dancing Queen comes round every quarter hour followed by a cover version of a Tina Turner song. Over and Over.

@curtiswaagner 7 ай бұрын

I have missed my Holland America cruises. Have been Cruising with Royal and have spent 150 nights on Royal but they have truly lost their luster and feels more like a Carnival and this video reinvigorated my interest in Holland again. Defiantly looking at a Panama Canal cruise

@PolishAndPoly Жыл бұрын

I just booked a cruise on this ship and I'm heading straight to the salad bar on embarkation day 🤣 this will be my first ever premium sailing! So excited.

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Haha your going to absolutely love it!! Let us know what you think when onboard! ☺️

@ClaireEC Жыл бұрын

Hey Dan & Jay, I’m a new subscriber to your channel and couldn’t agree with you more re Holland America Line, they’re our favourite in the premium cruise line category. It’s just a shame they don’t base a ship out of the UK for the Summer season. Thank you for such a through review

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Hey Claire, thank you so much for watching, commenting and subscribing!! We wish HAL had one based in the UK, but when we spoke to HAL on a press trip, they said the UK ports are oversaturated with other cruise lines, therefore had no plans to put one in Southampton any time soon 😫 have you got any cruises planned for this year or next?! ☺️

@ClaireEC Жыл бұрын

@@sailawaymag I guess that makes sense but it’s still a shame. We don’t cruise with P&O anymore, Princess aren’t really our bag either and we don’t enjoy Cunard’s expensive drinks prices! 😂 We tried Azamara in May and had a wonderful experience too, considerably better than Viking last year, so good in fact we’ve booked another Azamara for next year 🤩 However we’re on the hunt for another HAL cruise just waiting for the right itinerary and affordable flights, as we fancy either Alaska or Asia. Thanks again for your great review, I’m going to delve into your back catalogue now!

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Yea P&O have defiantly dropped in our opinion, if you watch any of our recent P&O videos you’ll see why! 😂 and Cunard drinks (we couldn’t agree more!). We did Azamara Onward last month and loved it! That’s the never video we’re working on right now 😅 Thank you so much for following us on our journeys, if you ever need any help, tips or advise please just let us know! ☺️

@jayliu15 4 ай бұрын

I always have the salad bar during lunch. It is so customizeable. Tamarind is awesome but I was disappointed with the Pinnacle Grill on the Ms Koningsdam.

@jlawrence0181 7 ай бұрын

We will be on a 10 day Caribbean cruise on the Eurodam in January 2024. and a 14 day in Alaska on the Niew Amsterdam. We just cancelled a 7 day cruise on Celebrity as the 14 day cruise on HAL was very similar in price. Add in the AARP and Carnival Shareholder benefits, it is beginning to look like a 14 day cruise for the price of 7 days. We were on the Konigsdam in December 2022. The entertainment was second to none; the MDR was excellent, but understaffed. The New York pizza was decent but at night, if they ran out of food, you were out of luck.

@starr.w.874 Ай бұрын

I was just on this ship about 2-3 weeks ago.

@nicomak3533 9 ай бұрын

Having cruised both Eurodam and Celebrity Beyond, both excellent and informative videos, which would you recommend? We're (45 & 44) looking to take my parents (68 & 71) on a cruise for their 50th anniversary next December.

@tomhart6962 7 ай бұрын

Two things. The library is well stocked for those that don't choose to be active. For the active, it's the only cruise line that forbids running around the loop that encircles the ship.

@starr.w.874 Ай бұрын

I seemed to enjoy the ship more than some of the excursions.

@user-jq3wi8zv1p 2 ай бұрын

Is there any draft (draught) beer on Eurodam? Any trivia competitions? Is the classical chamber music still available at Lincoln Center? Or anywhere else on board? Thanks.

@cruisingwiththe4bs Жыл бұрын

No bellyflop comps, slides and rock climbing what ……I am out 😃 although sewing could swing me! Gents as always excellent review, the food looks amzing even the included food, love the traditional interior and I know from talking to you the key to them is service. Great that you covered kids I really not sure ours would be entertained but I am happy with that, these ships really would not want lots kids roaring around. Thanks gents

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as always, guys! I don't think we would ever crave to sew when on a cruise, but each to their own I guess :)! You guys should save Holland America for a bucket list cruise destination, they're a perfect choice!

@scottmcmillan1662 Жыл бұрын

i totally agree with your review, HAL is a line people don't think of. I had the same amazing experience on Koningsdam....my only issue is the 15 drink limit

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, thank you so much for watching and commenting! It’s a shame they don’t have any ships based out of the UK, otherwise we’d be sailing with them a lot more! Have you got any cruises planned for this year or next?!

@scottmcmillan1662 Жыл бұрын

I have 5 further cruises booked, sadly not with Holland. The solo supplement is just too much although if Holland reduced or scrapped them, I would be loyal to the brand

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Ah it is a shame not many cruise lines offer better deals for solo travellers! However I’m sure your going to have an amazing time on your up coming crusies!! 🎉

@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын

Loved this video - got my first HAL cruise this year, and SO unsure what to expect. Will need to add the Grill to the list - $39 a head is actually really good value for an onboard steakhouse. Great video, guys!

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fraser!! Ohh how exciting what ship are you sailing on?! And yes you MUST try the steakhouse!☺️

@julieedavie.w8261 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video put together, would you say the spa would get fully booked once onboard or did they have plenty of spots free mid sailing?

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Julie! Usually, we find that spa's book up quite quickly - but this one didn't. Lots of day passes still available well into the cruise. The cruise pass works out better value though!

@dansrules Жыл бұрын

Amazing as always, goes with out saying! One question do they offer midnight buffets on here?

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm afraid not, very little food is available late at night. However, Room Service is available 24 hours a day, and is free of charge!

@nancystanley8828 10 ай бұрын

They do have a nightly buffet in the Lido Buffet area from 1030-1130. One side of the buffet is open with a decent amount of selections, although not a grand buffet, along with the usual coffee, tea and deserts. You would see some of the performers there eating after their shows and the ships officers, and they would happily chat with cruisers.

@kenroberts177 5 ай бұрын

All cruises are cutting back. The amenities that used to be taken for granted are disappearing. Level of service is outstanding. Entertainment only fair. No more Lincoln center music. Ship is a little old. Overall would return though.

@JoniSare Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have odd question: in this lead image what is the vertical dark area midway on the ship? It looks to be 4 stories tall. Like a big tall door. Thank you

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Hey sorry for the late reply! That is the glass lift (elevator) ☺️

@DevonDumpling70 Жыл бұрын

Am looking at doing our first cruise. Would HAL be a good choice for novices like us?

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Hey! We would say yes defiantly! HAL offers amazing food, great service and the best music entertainment we’ve ever seen on a ship! Plus has one of the best drinks packages at sea (Have it all package). Where are you thinking of cruising to?! ☺️

@DevonDumpling70 Жыл бұрын

@sailaway_with we're not sure, but I think the Med is a good starter. I did price a Marella Cruise, which came out very reasonable, but I can't find anything on the Discovery 2 of any substance to make me decide. Your vlog on the Discovery was excellent, so might look at an itinerary for that. You have really helped in making us want to try a cruise. The question is, which one? 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️😃

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

We’re so glad we managed to convince you! Ohh now comes the tricky part there’s so many crusies lines / ships to choose from 😅 if you need any more help let us know and also which one you land on eventually! ☺️

@DevonDumpling70 Жыл бұрын

@sailaway_with thank you. We will keep you posted. We are now leaning towards HAL on the oousterdam on an 11 day around the med itinerary. Marella just seem to have too many negative reviews on the same problems. HAL do seem just a little more for our taste and not much difference in the price to be honest. Thanks again for replying 🙂.

@tomhart6962 7 ай бұрын

One more thing. Lincoln Center music is gone.

@sailawaymag 7 ай бұрын

It might be now, but not when we’re on it as we went to it most nights! It was fantastic

@tomhart6962 7 ай бұрын

@@sailawaymag I will miss it.

@CruisingwithChooChoo Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you so much! I have a couple of questions. I travel solo. Do you think that Holland America would be suitable for me? Did you meet any solo travellers? Also, I recently traveled on NCL Star and was appalled that I had to stand in line for 1 1/2 hours during embarkation even though I had purchased Priority Access. How was the security and check in process with HA? Thank you so much!!

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so much for watching and commenting! HAL has two ships which offer solo cabins, Koningsdam with 12 dedicated cabins with ocean views, and Prinsendan with 3 cabins. We’re so sorry to hear about your NCL experience, for us we didn’t have to wait long to board Eurodam. We simply turned up at our embarkation slot, checked in, went though security, took a number to be called for embarkation, which took about 5/10 minutes max and that was it, very simply and straight forward! Unfortunately we can’t comment on the solo traveler experience that much, however we can honestly say that HAL is one of our favourite cruise lines, great food, fantastic music and amazing service! There is a Facebook group called Cruise for Solos, which we’d recommend joining to find out more about the Solo travers experience, and what type of events they might do onboard HAL ships Hope this helps but please let us know if we can help any more! ☺️

@CruisingwithChooChoo Жыл бұрын

@@sailawaymag Thank you so much! I will definitely try HAL for my next cruise.

@SteveKxyz Жыл бұрын

Cripes! You must have been eating all the time. Externally it looks like P&O's Arcadia...........but obviously knocks it into a cocked hat. Pity they don't sail from UK.

@sailawaymag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Steve! It was tempting to eat nearly all of the time - the food was exceptionally good. Eurodam demonstrated how good a Signature/Vista-class cruise ship can be - it really puts Arcadia to shame. it's a real shame that they don't sail out of UK ports, hopefully they reconsider in the future!

@LA_Banker 11 ай бұрын

Worst ever

@jeffkellyb7712 2 ай бұрын

You will be happy to know that your biggest niggle has been addressed! HA note has Starlink on their ships. The word is that the Internet service actually works!

@sailawaymag 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes, you're right. We recently sailed on Nieuw Amsterdam which had Starlink, and it worked a dream. Hope you had a great time on Eurodam, she's a great ship!