Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to the Transatlantic Holland America Line Zuiderdam Cruise Reviews

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Smooth crossing, interesting ports, music walk entertainment was lacking.
"The service was good though the wait time for food could be long.The food in the MDR was very good for the most part though the portions have been noticeably reduced and there are more items with upcharges...."Read More
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As good as it gets

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william6908
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This is our first HAL Cruise, and I’m sold. My wife and I have been on just about every cruise line, but finally we have found our niche. Holland offers everything I want. The ship is spotless, the crew most hospitable and professional. The services on the ship from dining to cabin service top notch. For those who are concerned, there are multiple closets and under-bed drawers that are very large. ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


This is the cruise that ruined Holland America for us

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sark25
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We were so disappointed with HAL, that we will not sail with them again. It was a 30 day cruise (the 16 Day Cruise listed here plus a 14 day cruise attached). This was our 4th cruise with them and prior to this, we couldn't say enough good things about them. This time, it was awful. There were many issues with the food, the entertainment, issues with our stateroom, rude behavior by staff (not the ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Smooth crossing, interesting ports, music walk entertainment was lacking.

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10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 6th HAL cruise. Our interest in this crossing was sparked by the interesting ports (Cork, Waterford, Torquay, and Dover) in Ireland and the UK. Our cabin stewards (Rio and Ewan) were phenomenal and kept the cabin in perfect shape. They are assigned approximately 35 cabins to take care of by HAL which is an unreasonable workload. We had great dinner and lunch in the Pinnacle Grill with ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Not what it used to be - being handicapped is a problem

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allie2086
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We are 3 star, almost 4 star mariners. We like Holland America for its itineraries and its staff. Let me be clear: for the most part we enjoyed our cruise. Our cabin was very comfortable and spotless. Our stewards were very customer oriented. Our excursions were great fun. However, from the beginning things were not as good as they used to be. Embarkation with Orange Status should have been ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Could be improved

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PH3
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have sailed 7 times on HAL and have always enjoyed the cruises. This was the first HAL cruise that did not meet our expectations. While the service and crew members were outstanding as usual, our main complaint was the quality of the food and the food selections in the MDR. Many times at dinner in the MDR our server did not ask if we wanted a drink or wine with dinner and rarely were we asked ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


This was our third and last cruise in the Zuiderdam

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Florisa1228
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We choose this cruise because it was a transatlantic combined with the Baltic ports, which we wanted to see, besides we were twice before in the Zuiderdam and had a fantastic time with great music and entertainment. This time in 26 days we had music at the Ocean Bar twice, one great show with Ikos Lakis and his Saxsophon which was as always magnificent. The rest of the shows were comedians ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Fantastic Cruise

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StellaD0107
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I wanted to express that this was a relaxing cruise, the activity was limited , but the food was excellent, excursions were good, entertainment was okay, the room was spacious, loved being on the top floor, the wait staff "Herman" any time dining located on floor 2, Herman was a wonderful server with a big smile, very helpful and tentative to me, the bartenders were wonderful. The candy man who ...
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Sail Date: April 2019


Absolutely not the best we have tried

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Karl A
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We were looking very much forward to this cruise starting with 11 days in Central America and the Panama Canal. After that we did cross the Atlantic ending up in Copenhagen. When we were checking in, we were very well taken care of by a Norwegian man. Entering the ship was a little less pleasant. The staff showing you onboard was not at all polite. Ok we expected to have a glass of champagne, ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Exceeded our expectations

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bclub
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Our cruise was 28 day, Transatlantic & Baltic itinerary. From boarding in Ft Lauderdale to leaving the ship in Copenhagen everything went well. The cabin stewards were attentive, the wait staff in both the Lido and MDR were exceptional. I'd like to say we ate in one of the alternative restaurants, however the food was so good in the MDR, we never felt the need to eat elsewhere. The music venues ...
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Sail Date: April 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Living the dream....

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RodeBike51
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

It was a transatlantic crossing that included a stop in Normandy, both Bucket List items. This was our second cruise on Holland America. The crossing was wonderful, calm seas and great weather. We enjoyed Beginner Bridge, the Art Auctions and the gym. We met wonderful people from all over the world, many who have cruised on Holland America exclusively. We took shore excursions in England and ...
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Sail Date: April 2018

Traveled with disabled person


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