Holland America Line Antarctica Cruise Reviews
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Review for a South America Cruise on Oosterdam
randyjoan
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Our cruise through South America to Antarctica exceeded our expectations. Where do we start?
The service on the ship was outstanding as was the food in the main dining room and the Lido deck. We got off to a rough start when we discovered our room was directly below the Rolling Stones Lounge, but the staff kindly moved us to a room with a balcony from which we could admire the icebergs in ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2023
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Oosterdam
MostlyLegal
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
I agree with what so many others have posted about the recent South America cruises on the Oosterdam that I almost decided not to post a review. However, for what it is worth, here are my “2 cents” from our cruise February 2-24 from Buenos Aires to Santiago (Valparaiso).
What was good about this cruise was very, very good, and what was bad was truly horrible.
I have previously sailed on the ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2023
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam
savoie.tx
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Included 4 days of sailing in Antarctica .
Highlights-
1- Food selection: The food selection on this cruise was one of the highlights for us. We usually like to have dinner in the Main Dining room, but the selections in the Lido usually included everything that was offered in the Main Dining room and more.
2- Holland America Happy Hour- Liked the happy hour sessions. The 2nd drink only ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2020
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
AKJonesy
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
We've been on a number of cruises with HAL and sailed on 6 different ships. I wasn't too thrilled about being on Zaandam due to it's smaller size but understand that the larger ships don't go to Antarctica.
This was a first voyage on Zaandam, and even though it is a BIT smaller than what we've sailed on, I was pleased overall. I think I was a bit surprised that the food quality seemed to be ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)
Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam
Qila
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s
We (Married couple in our 30's, no kids) choose this cruise because of the itinerary, because of Antarctica. Because we really wanted to see penguins in the region where they belong. And this was the only affordable way to do it.
It was our first cruise ever. We know now that cruising is not our favorite way to travel, and I'm sure we will wait at least another 30-40 years before we ever book ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2019
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
Ken the cruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
This cruise was everything we expected and more! Great ports of call, 4 days cruising in Antarctica waters where we saw bunches of penguins, sea lions, whales and a wide variety of birds. Onboard, they offered great lecturers on sea days and even had a few interactive game shows which elated my DW.
However, two areas where HAL did not meet our expectations were (1) the quality of their ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2018
Cabin Type: Verandah Suite
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
alhamn
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Started in Valparaiso. This is my second HAL-cruise. First on Eurodam, over Greenland. Was surprised liking the much older Zaandam better. Not only because the cabin and balcony, was a bit larger here. Most public rooms were more attractive to me. (Gym, Crows nest, dining room, theatre etc.) The theatre suffered from not so good sound.
Breakfast and lunch in main restaurant (Rotterdam) was ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2016
Cabin Type: Verandah Suite
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
Pet72Vet
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
This was our first cruise with Holland America, selected for its incredible itinerary to Antarctica. Little emphasis was placed on ports of call, as our primary purpose for this journey was to be captivated by the scenic cruising of the Chilean Fiords, Glacier Alley and the White Continent. The picturesque Chilean fiords were spectacular with clear blue skies, still waters and surreal reflections. ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2016
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
big43rdkid
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
My wife and I did the 21 day cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago with Antarctic cursing.
This was our first cruise with HAL and we were very happy with ship, crew and intinary.
The seas were calm, Drakes Passage was as smooth as one could have hoped for and throughout we were greeted with fair weather.
Captain PJ ( aka captain jim jams to our little group of Aussie travellers) did his ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2016
Cabin Type: Verandah Suite
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