Eurodam - Alaskan Explorer from Seattle
Eurodam's signature 7-night Seattle roundtrip is one of the few Seattle-based Alaska itineraries that includes a full day of scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park, with a park ranger narrating from the bridge. It also swaps the usual Skagway call for Sitka, the old Russian capital, giving the route a quieter, more historic flavor than the standard Inside Passage loop.
Price Range
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Mid-Range
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Ship Details — Eurodam
View full Eurodam detailsYear Built
2008
Tonnage
86,700 GT
Passengers
2,104
Crew
929
Decks
12
Class
Signature
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Eurodam
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Eurodam sailing. Based on 1,500 discussions.
Eurodam is a Signature-class Holland America ship that trades megaship spectacle for a calm, classic, premium-leaning experience. At roughly 2,100 guests it hits a sweet spot - big enough for a full slate of dining and entertainment, small enough to skip the queues of giant ships. Reviewers consistently describe a refined, adult-oriented atmosphere well matched to the line's destination-driven Alaska, Caribbean, and Europe itineraries, with service repeatedly singled out as the strongest asset.
What People Love
- Gracious, attentive service that anchors the experience, with crew who learn names and preferences within a day or two
- Food punches above the premium category - the Rembrandt main dining room and a better-than-average Lido Market buffet draw consistent praise
- Deep specialty-dining roster: Pinnacle Grill for steak, Tamarind/Morimoto by Sea for genuinely fresh fish, and Canaletto for made-to-order pasta
Common Complaints
- The ship shows its age - the 2023 refurbishment didn't reach everything, leaving scratched and dinged cabin furniture
- Standard cabin bathrooms remain dated tub/shower combos with shower curtains rather than modern walk-in showers
- Reports of plumbing trouble, including hallway sewage odors and shower-drain failures in some cabins