We have just returned home to Ireland after a one-week Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Zuiderdam. Unlike the reviewer from Florida, we were impressed with almost every aspect of the cruise and the ship....apart from one important one.
The Zuiderdam was the setting for some form of cruise-based large group event attended by literally hundreds of members of the gay community. To that end, we will probably return to cruising with Royal Caribbean (five cruises to date) or try another family friendly cruise line.
This was a pity because we had treated ourselves to the top line Penthouse Verandah Suite on the Zuiderdam...an apartment-size space with all conceivable luxuries including large bedroom, dining room, lounge area and a spectacular double length verandah with loungers and outdoor jacuzzi.