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Zuiderdam

Holland America Line

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Based on 64 reviews

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Zuiderdam 15 day southern caribbean cruise 11/9/24-11/23/24

November

Pros: we had 6 sea days which was wonderful and relaxing. plenty of activities onboard if you wanted to be busy.

Cons: Docking sites. Too much walking to get into the various towns. Much better conditions in other cruises.

Recommended: Yes

Totally enjoyable trip; Captain provided up-to-date information everyday about where we were cruising; what we could expect regarding weather and sea conditions; what time we would arrive at our next port and where we would be docking. For first time cruisers this was just what they needed to hear. Ship was in good condition. Food served in the Lido was excellent; plenty of varieties everyday. Tour I took in Bermuda could be better. English Tea we attended was outstanding but the rest of the tour we could have done without. 3 hours was too long for what they offered. Library on board was well stocked with various reading matter. No need to carry heavy books anymore. All in all, A1 trip.

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Fabulous Trip

September

Pros: ship size, general passenger age, excellent food and staff

Cons: Had to use tenders to go ashore on 2 ports.

Recommended: Yes

We had a great time.

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Cruising thru Canada

September

Pros: Beautiful ports, nice scenery, some fall foliage, friendly and helpful staff

Cons: None that I can think of

Recommended: Yes

We were in Quebec at the perfect time for fall foliage, but about 2 weeks too early on PEI and Nova Scotia. The staff on the Zuiderdam are very helpful and so very friendly.

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Canada and New England

September

Pros: Staff - every person was positive, friendly, helpful. They would go out of their way to help. Also, the food was incredible.

Cons: Took 2-3 days before the computer glitch was fixed. Tom's key card kept failing and the shore excursions only showed one ticket per event even though we booked two tickets many months previoususing multiple trips to customer service. The morning the toilet overflowed was not fun either.

Recommended: Yes

All in all, a good trip but not a great one. The ship was kept way too cold, many people complained about it, yet the problem was never remedied. I feel it might have contributed to me coming down with Covid.

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Marvelous vacation cruise

September

Pros: Great service, food and drink. Enjoyed each location visited.

Cons: Excursion trip to Peggy’s Cove was way too short.

Recommended: Yes

Strongly recommend extended stay in Quebec if you can

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Holland does a great job. Need a different port

June

Pros: Service, Service, Service!

Cons: Water leaks, stained carpet and mildew smells

Recommended: Yes

Holland does a great job making you feel special. Dining Hall food could have been better. Amsterdam port was shoddy. Our luggage got soaked from rain due to the suitcases sitting out in the open without any cover. My suit coat was soaked inside my suitcase. We had to stand outside waiting for our taxis and the traffic for pickup was terrible. I dont recommend this port.

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Holland America brought their A game

January

Pros: Officers and Staff, The Entertainment and Guest Speakers make this cruise an enjoyable experience.

Cons: Food in the Lido Market could be hotter. More storage in the stateroom

Recommended: No

The revised Itinerary may have not been the countries or ports that everyone would like to have visited but when a change is made for everyone’s safety there’s little you can do but embrace the change. With all of its Ports of call, there was something for everyone’s liking.  We were simply amazed and will cherish every moment we experienced during this sailing. We had some repeated ports and we looked at these ports as a new adventure, with just as much excitement as the first time. If you have been to this country or port before, think about what you wish you would have done or missed the first time around.  And that’s what we did.  There are plenty of excursions to choose from to make your stay in this port memorable. 
 
Because of the time you spend on a world cruise, 128 days, you get to know all the crew.  For this reason, the dining for all meals seemed special and made for me.  There is truly something for everyone. 
The dining staff takes food allergies very seriously.  Depending on your dietary needs, you will be able fill out your food choices the night before so that your meal will be available to you the same time as the person ordering off the menu.
 
The activities, Theme Nights, Guest Speakers and entertainment will keep you engaged every day, morning to night.  The evening before you would receive the Daily schedule to start making your plan for tomorrows Sea Day.  Friends and Family that have not done this length of a cruise just don't understand what choices we have and think that you will be bored.  I tell them, there is not enough time in the day to do everything you would like.  So no, I never got bored.
 
The captain, officers and staff do everything in their power to make this cruise a dream come true and for some a once in a lifetime experience.  For just over four months the Zuiderdam is home.  When you leave the ship for the day to experience the World in which you have traveled so many miles to see, you will be greeted by the banner and the staff "Welcome Home"

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