“Lots of noise due to door slammings, but great dinners and very good crews on board.”
For a new ship, the Nieuw Statendam, there was surprising noisy areas on board. The dining room in the corners of this area were bad for sound bouncing off the walls causing those passengers in this area shouting to be heard across the tables. In the music playing areas for BB King and the Rock-and Roll , the sound levels were much too loud, certainly approaching over 90 dbs. The door latches in many cabins required slamming to secure the door locks. Rather strongly disturbing early in the morning and late in the evening.
Overall, great dinners and excellent service from the dining room staff. Wonderful food in the Tamarind section for evening meals.