My husband and I chose this cruise because we have never been to Asia and thought it would be a great addition to cruises we have already taken.
We were not disappointed. The ports were well worth seeing and the educational component was beyond our wildest dreams.
The Volendam is a mid sized ship and had a refit in December, 2017. The dining was wonderful. Crew = as always - were amazing. It continues to amaze me how they can smile all the time when some passengers treat them poorly.
The lanai made a nice change of pace on sea days. The area is shaded and a nice breeze made the heat tolerable.