Holland America Line Panama Canal & Central America Cruise Reviews
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Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zuiderdam
LandisKL
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose the cruise for it's destination, the Panama Canal and for it's embarkation port, Ft. Lauderdale. The ship was fine, the stateroom was excellent and the service staff was wonderful. We did NOT feel the same about the ship personnel. They were aloof and never smiled or made eye contact. We also felt that there was a constant sales pitch for jewelry or spa services. We were inundated by ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zuiderdam
turbotravelers
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Panama Canal 10 night partial voyage.
The Holland America Zuiderdam has some serious air conditioning problems. Understandable that when you’re walking through the hallways, it can be a little warm with the deck doors open, however, the rooms should not be to the point where it’s uncomfortable. The second night into our cruise, we called down to customer service and asked them to check the air ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2019
Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite
Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Zuiderdam
Naismith
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this ship because we are not into mega ships and had been wanting to do the Panama Canal. This delivered so much more than expected. The food was excellent, the service superb. Lectures were interesting and helpful, and entertainment was wonderful. Lincoln Center Stage was a highlight, BB Kings was fun, and I enjoyed watching a movie on the Mainstage.
The OV cabin was well ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2019
Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)
Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam
maxplaats
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
Why?
The Itenary
A not so common one, long and much to see.
Done out of Europe, by a German travel office: Berge und Meer
Yes we know it's an old ship wich had the atmosphere of faded grandeur
But the compagny plays it all very poche, a bit pathetic...
This was our 23rd cruise, and the first with HAL.
There was a cabin on the promenade deck confirmed by the HAL 5 months ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2019
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam
poinsettiaplate
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
Having been on the Zaandam in January 2018 and been very impressed with the ship and its amenities, I chose this cruise for the chance to be on her again and to transit the Panama Canal again with stops in South America.
Embarkation/debarkation: As always, HAL did these impeccably for a mass market cruise line. Both were a breeze and I was onboard for a nice lunch in the MDR in minutes. The ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2019
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
Elsa Shores
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
Stateroom Attendant service was outstanding.. Quality of Lincoln Center Stage musicians and recitals were world class. Panama Canal presentations and speaker were excellent. The actual transit was normal : 8 hours from coast to coast...glad it was cloudy to keep the hot sun at bay...
Visible changes to the ship from last dry dock are minimal....New cushions on the deck chairs and Lido pool ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2019
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Volendam
armstrong1953
10+ Cruises • Age 90s
The price was right and we were traveling with friends who had never been through the Panama Canal. We usually always travel with Holland America and always pleased with travel
Volendam was small and getting from bow to stern difficult since galley is inconveniently located thus creating a safety hazard.
The entertainment was mediocre except for the ventriloquist. A comedian was so crude ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2019
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
A&P Tubbs
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
Traversing the Panama Canal had always been a "bucket list" for my husband and me ages 67 and 72, respectively); being veteran HAL cruisers, we chose the NIEUW AMSTERDAM 21-day Panama Canal Cruise, 28 September to 19 October 2019, from Vancouver BC to Ft Lauderdale FL. We enjoyed a few days visiting Vancouver, BC before boarding the ship. Embarkation/disembarkation was fast and smooth. If there ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Traveled with disabled person
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam
SeniorTraveller023
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
Embarkation in Vancouver was fast and smooth. I was told it might be different the next day when four ships would be in port, rather than just this one.
The vaguely Art Deco décor of the ship's public areas was lovely, and everything was always clean and fresh. The stair landings and corridors displayed beautiful art and sculptures, and there were many historic pictures and maps associated ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Volendam
Rocklin Cruiser
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s
Panama Canal was on the bucket list, so we pulled the trigger. The price on the Volendam from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco was to good to pass up. This was a 17 day cruise in April so there were kids on board at all, and the average age of the cruisers was probably about 75. My wife and I are in our early 50’s so we were some of the youngest on board. We are very active so this review, ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2019
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
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