Holland America Line Canada & New England Cruise Reviews

The timings for meal were restrictive for us.
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Buffet breakfast was not up to standard.
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Smoking area was best we ever experienced.
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Nice ports!
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Our first cruise as adults, 13 outstanding days

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam

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Cactus Patch
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Montreal to Ft Lauderdale. Had a great time. Quick and easy embarkation in Montreal staying at the Springhill Old Montreal which is perfectly located near all Old Montreal highlights. The service on board was wonderful. We liked the MDR and Lido buffet. Mixed reviews on the specialty dining by our group. Entertainment was great including the band, piano bar player, dancers, singing group, ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Zaandam September 3 - 13, 2023

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam

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Crazy For Cats
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Getting to Montreal was a challenge. When we woke up at 2am we discovered that our 7pm flight was cancelled. We were rescheduled to different flights that too were cancelled. After a couple of calls we were booked on a flight to Montreal with a layover in Halifax. Eventually we landed in Montreal around 11 pm. We booked hotel and transfers through HAL and I notified them of our new flights and ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Once bitten, twice … bitten?

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam

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2freespirits
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The reason for this rather cryptic title will become apparent as you read the narrative. We had two reasons for taking this trip from Montreal to Boston. First of all we have always wanted to visit L’Anse aux Meadows, and secondly because we had sailed on the Zaandam around Cape Horn in 2018, and really enjoyed the ambience of a smaller cruise ship, despite a serious problem. Generally speaking ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Mixed Bag for a Major Birthday

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam

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ellieanne
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

I picked this cruise because it was close to (but not on or over) a milestone birthday for me, fit timing requirements, and allowed me to share my favorite part of the world with my significant other. The cruise was to begin in Montreal, with stops in Quebec, Baie-Comeau, Harve-Saint-Pierre, Corner Brook, St. Anthony, St. John's, Halifax, and Bar Harbor, before finishing in Boston. This was ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


A relaxing B2B

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zuiderdam

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4405
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Zuiderdam Boston to Quebec City b2b Quebec City to Boston 8/26/2023-9/92023 My wife and I have over fifty cruises and our favorite cruise lines are, in no particular order, Holland America, Princess and Celebrity. We would not turn down a Royal Caribbean or Carnival if the timing and itinerary were to our liking. We chose the b2b Boston-Quebec-Boston for a two week get away aboard ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


One week being pampered in Atlantic Canada

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zuiderdam

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Ayerbank
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

This was only our second cruise so we let our travel companions pick the cruise since they have much more cruise experience. The Zuiderdam is an older cruise liner as were the patrons so we felt right at home. The amenities on the ship were perfect and we enjoyed room service breakfast every morning and the food was fantastic. In the evening we enjoyed the main dining room and serving us at table ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Just ok on Zuiderdam. Beware anytime dining

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zuiderdam

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steveod
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

We were excited to be on Zuiderdam on Aug 26, from Boston up to Quebec city. While the ship was nice and in good shape for being a few years old, it was the service and our cabin that disappointed us. Pros: - ship was in good shape. - Our inside cabin was roomy for 4. - good communication and service once we got quarantined in our inside cabin half way through the cruise (not ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Excellent cruise

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam

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High Point Cruiser
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

I wanted to explore the ports in Canada and New England where I had never been before. Really enjoyed the food, the service, the spa and the Music Walk. The classical duo, a cellist and pianist from Las Vegas, were phenomenal. I also enjoyed the ocean band, the cocktail pianist, and the other pianist. They were all top notch. My cabin stewards took great care of me. This was my first solo ...
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Sail Date: August 2023


Wonderful Cruise BUT………

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam

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Silvermtn
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

My wife and I wanted a cruise to the Canadian Maritimes, and wanted to cruise with a line that would not disappoint, and was not a “party” boat. I cruised with Holland America about 30 plus years ago and was not disappointed. Unfortunately this time I was. Let me highlight the positive elements first. 1. The Crew - The crew on this ship was wonderful. No one could have possibly asked for ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Minus one star because: not enough Vikings!

Review for a Arctic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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Glicker
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We had a great cabin - aft, veranda - that we loved. No diesel, smoke/ash and little noise from Lido above. Great views, tiny sitting area. We chose to take meclizine, starting the night before our cruise. This was the most sea we've seen on any cruise (still topped out at 2+ meters - 7-8 foot swells) and were both fine. I had anxiety but no actual motion sickness. There was an outbreak of ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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