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MS Zuiderdam Reviews (41 reviews)
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HAL Zuiderdam
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Panama Canal
By Buckland, Fleet on 23rd Apr 2012
We just returned on 20th April from an 11 day cruise to the Panama Canal and we found the following: The food was often served cold in the Vista dining room, and compared with all other cruises...
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Like my old school reports - "Could do Better"!
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Panama Canal
By Mitchell, Huddersfield on 5th Apr 2012
Pre-Cruise: As it was our first time in Fort Lauderdale we had decided on a 5-night pre-cruise stay and had already booked into the Bahia Mar (Hilton Doubletree) Resort...
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Our Holland Americas experience
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Panama Canal
By Turner, on 30th Mar 2012
Our 1st cruise last year was with Princess so for our 2nd cruise we decided to choose a different cruise line and as Holland Americas were also offering the Panama cruise & they had a good...
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NEVER AGAIN ON HOLLAND AMERICA
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Mills, Pontypool on 4th Oct 2011
We arrived at the terminal in Vancouver at 12.30 and expected to register and board in time for lunch! We were told to sit in a particular row of chairs and not move. We finally boarded at 3...
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Alaskan Dream - whales, glaciers and bears!
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By The Dancers, Bickley on 15th Sep 2011
This 7 night cruise of the inside passage, taking in Juneau, Ketchican and Skagway was the final part of a great holiday which took in a road tour of the Canadian Rockies and a trip on the Rocky...
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Inside Passage with HAL on the Zuiderdam
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Mulcock, Littlehampton on 6th Aug 2011
We cruised for a week on Holland Americas “Zuiderdam” on the Inner Passage to Alaska as an add-on to a Rocky Mountaineer Rail trip July 2011. This is not the usual cruise review, but has...
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A wonderful cruise to Alaska on the Zuiderdam
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Johnson, Wigan on 1st Aug 2011
Having read a number of other reviews, I might have come to the conclusion that this ship is past its sell by date. However we have a very different opinion of a great ship and crew...
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Alaska Cruise
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Green, Birmingham on 27th Jul 2011
Having previously cruised with P & O and Princess we recently cruised with Holland America as we liked their Alaska itinerary. The weather was excellent and we spent most of our time on our...
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Fantastic Alaska
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By White, Verwood on 7th Mar 2011
In September 2010 my wife and I embarked on a cruise to Alaska abourd HAL Zuiderdam. Because we expected to see stunning scenery, we opted for a balcony cabin and were rewarded with such magnificent...
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A very tired vessel with clients to match
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Panama Canal
By Allison, Warwick on 21st Nov 2010
Panama Canal October 2010 having done 30+ cruises this was our first cruise with HAL , we had great expectations. The exterior of the ship is very striking, but the interior is very tired several...
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Alaskan Cruise - HAL ok but prefer P&O anyday !
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Davis, Swindon on 3rd Sep 2010
I agree with previous reviews about the cruise terminal in Vancouver. We waited for almost 3 hours to board the ship, did not see one HAL representative until the final check in desk...
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Inside Passage, Alaska
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Ashley, Frodsham on 11th Aug 2010
We were independent travellers and joined the ship after a holiday in the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver. We had a "guaranteed cabin", ie we were guaranteed the best cabin available in the category...
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Zuiderdam needs a face lift !
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Parker, Ipswich on 31st Jul 2010
This was our first cold water cruise and there is no doubt it is a very different experience from sailing in warmer waters. overall we really enjoyed our week cruising the inside passage and visiting...
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inside passage from Vancouver, Canada
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Cornford, Pulborough on 26th Jul 2010
Cabin excellent. Dining room, food and service very good. Ports of call and excursions very good. Downsides - lack of quieter areas to sit - we twice sat in areas for a quiet read - first...
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2010 Alaska Cruise for 30th wedding Anniversary
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Kennedy, Kingswinford on 1st Jul 2010
Holland and America ms Zuiderdam Depart/ Return Vancouver BC June 19 2010 for seven nights; Cruise of the Inside Passage of Alaska (USA) Check in We waited 2...
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Could have been great
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By Ward, Cumbernauld on 25th May 2010
For our 40th wedding anniversary we went on the Rocky Mountaineer, cruised the Inside Passage and then had 4 nights in Vancouver. Perfect - no not quite. Embarkation...
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Panama Canal Cruise
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Panama Canal
By Hui, Chesterfield on 15th Jan 2010
We went to the Panama Canal cruise over Christmas and New Year 2009. There were 17 of us all together with friends and family. The morning we were due to leave to go to Manchester Airport only to...
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Zuiderdam Fantastic Cruise
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Panama Canal
By Walker, Noosa Heads. Qld. Australia on 25th Oct 2009
Sailed from Los Angeles to Ft Lauderdale. HAL Zuiderdam .. the trip was perfect with service 100 percent from all of the staff, this includes the Captain who was just fantastic, with information and...
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BEST EVER OF 35 CRUISES
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Mediterranean
By McEVOY, PRENTON, WIRRAL on 24th Sep 2009
A 24 NIGHT BACK-TO-BACK CRUISE STARTING IN VENICEAND ENDING IN BARCELONA. WONDERFUL BALCONY CABIN WAS PERFECT FOR SUCH A VOYAGE. AS EVER WITH HOLLAND-AMERICA THE FOOD WAS SUPERB AND THE SERVICE...
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TransCanada Explorer and Alaska
HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISES / MS Zuiderdam / Alaska
By jarvie, carstairs junction on 2nd Sep 2009
Having just completed 17 hectic but excellent days across the West and East coast of Canada we were looking forward to a relaxing 7 days on the MS Zuiderdam cruising the Inside Passage...