Holland America Line Santiago (Valparaiso) Cruise Reviews
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Review for a South America Cruise on Oosterdam
Foxtrot Whiskey
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
We always bring our fun so.......
Anyway, here are some thoughts on this adventure. Ship is 20 years old and showing her age. Didn't stop the fun. Beds were comfortable, water was hot and toilets flushed. Food in main dining room was excellent - I've always found the upcharge restaurants on HAL to miss the mark - the Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto's just aren't what they should - buffet was ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2024
Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam
jasonbat
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s
My first ever cruise - wanted to visit as many South American countries as possible. 14 hour flight from London direct to Santiago (spent 3 days there beforehand which was amazing). Cabin on Dolphin deck very adequate, if slightly dated. Had 16 nights on board and visited some amazing places including ports in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. Chilean fjords were spectacular and weather on the ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2018
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam
florenceo
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
The service was very good and the food was great! Some of the ports were not very nice but it was interesting to see other parts of the world. Embarkation and disembarkation went very smoothly. The staff was friendly and well trained.There were great lecturers and also a chaplain for religious services.
Shore excursions were well organized and there was a variety of them to choose from. ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2017
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam
CruiseNatFan
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
We prefer cruises that highlight nature. Even though the weather did not cooperate at times, the glaciers, mountains, penguins and natural beauty were outstanding. We chose to board the ship immediately upon arrival in Santiago Chile. Most on board had to travel long distances and boarding immediately was a mistake because you travel to the other side of the world. A do over would be to spend time ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2017
Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam
GypsySonnetGirl
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
This trip was on our bucket list. We wanted to see Patagonia, Chile, and of course, Antarctica. It was a wonderful experience and we would not trade it for the world. We would highly recommend this cruise to anyone who would like to visit that part of the world.
We boarded the ship in Valparaiso. Valparaiso is a working harbor and we had to take a bus from the terminal to the ship. Boarding was ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2017
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
Perera
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
My wife and I flew from Sydney to Santiago.
Our flights aboard Latam were excellent. We have travelled with them during our past two visits to South America. This is a good airline with a fixed menu per destination for economy passengers. The food was tasty and satisfactory and the service was excellent. They served very good Chilean wines and Whisky ( indispensable for me to cope with ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2017
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
Bridget31
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
When we sailed away from Antarctica in January 2010, aboard a Princess ship, it was with sadness that we would not be returning. However, while searching for a Canaries cruise in 2015, we came across a South America cruise, which sparked the idea of visiting Antarctica once more. HAL provided the perfect itinerary for 2018, but just before we booked, offers too good to miss saw us join the 2017 ...
Read MoreSail Date: January 2017
Cabin Type: Verandah Suite
Traveled with children
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
big43rdkid
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s
Having done the same cruise last January and finding it excellent and Antarctica amazing we decided to treat ourselves again but in the reverse direction.
This was the Zaandam's first Antarctic cruise of the season so we three weeks later then previous and not sure what would be different.
At embarkation in Valparaiso we saw Scott D. one of the Antarctic specialist from last cruise and he ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2016
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
Drive-LA
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
From Santiago Chile to Cape Horn, then across to Antarctica for a cruise of the coastal waters for 4 days, then the Falkland Islands, Madryn Argentina, Montevideo Uruguay and then finally Buenos Aires Argentina. Was in Antarctica for New Years. Have to say this was the most spectacular cruise we've ever been on. It was perfect in every way. The most friendly crew we'd ever experienced. They were ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2016
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Antarctica Cruise on Zaandam
gphb
10+ Cruises • Age 20s
The ms Zaandam is a wonderful ship for this route. It is comfortable with all the elements of what we had hoped for from Holland America, with outstanding food and service, elegant architecture, a true wrap around teak promenade deck, a double height dining experience, and a well-stocked Lido.
The itinerary is second to none in the world I am sure. Holland America has had a relationship with ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2016
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Traveled with children
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