Zuiderdam Review

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Review for the Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zuiderdam
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wise2travel
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Sep 2011
Cabin: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

I was a bit concerned after reading a few very negative reviews but after being on the ship feel that they must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed and see every glass 1/2 full or were put upon by having to take care of someone when all they needed was to be taken care of themselves. Out of over 1800 only met 3 rude people, pretty good odds to me.

The ship is older but very beautiful and traditional with fresh flowers and great art. The staff I can not say enough good things about!!! They are warm,friendly and very caring. Being an older ship we did have a problem with cabin on 1st day that was taken care of to our satisfaction which I am very glad for as we loved the room it is slightly longer both inside and on the veranda and was wonder to see both sides of the panama canal and watch the ports we left from. Because of all the activities I was not bored on sea days learned digital photography, took in a few of the afternoon teas had a couple of great wine tastings. Loved the may small bars with different music never seemed like you were in a big crowd spent a lot on nights in piano bar. Enjoyed the comedy acts and music in the large vista lounge at night.Lido does great breakfast with made to order eggs, egg Benedict and omelets along with their great made to order pasta. Right outside they do good hamburgers and hot dogs also fresh. My husband loved the free ice cream bar. We did late seating because we like meeting people the food was good and our tablemates great! So if you want a cruise line where the staff really make you feel like they are happy to help you with nice accommodations along with interesting activities that balance a relaxing vacation with some high tech you will enjoy this ship.

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Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

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Loved cabin had minor problem in bathroom (bad smell)they fixed it right away even to sealing floor vent for us so this should no longer be a problem. Our personal room stewards were wonderful!! We had more room both inside the cabin and on the veranda (length) than in the side cabins and the view from the back was great! I packed heavy for this 3 week trip and there was plenty of room,they brought me more hangers even. By the way the vanity chair has storage inside. Plenty of storage in bathroom. The bed and pillows were very comfortable I even got a requested extra pillow. Locking nightstand drawers and a safe. I would definitely request this room again.

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