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Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
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 ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2023
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
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 ...
Read MoreSail Date: August 2023
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
Jimgerlv
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
My wife came to America in 1952 on a HAL ship, so we kept using them for vacations. Mostly we really enjoyed the ships we were on, but the last ship (Zaandam) was not as enjoyable as the others. They all had excellent food and steward service. For us, we had the following problems:
1. Our shower kept changing water temp while using-not extreem, but annoying.
2. Our TV kept freezing or ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2022
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
9025ron
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
Boarding in Fort Lauderdale,where we live, was easy. Used the Verifly app which was a little difficult to figure out. We were underway on time to Boston, we have been on this ship several times before and like the smaller size. Immediately noticed maintenance items such as broken wooden trim around one of the hot tubs which was also closed, sound and picture quality of TV in cabin (80's looking ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2022
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
DiveMaster
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
The Zaandam has returned to service after a year+ absence short staffed and provisioned. About 20 short in the kitchen, 2 in photography and stretched thin on cabin stewards, future cruise staff, and etc. As others have mentioned, gone are dinner theme nights, surf and turf, ice sculptures, live music at diner, the after dinner mint station (aka the traditional HAL level of dining). Service was ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2022
Cabin Type: Verandah Suite
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
soccernut6
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s
We choose this cruise for the itinerary. It was leaving from Boston and we don't live to far away. Also we had heard great things about Holland America. We loved the first 5 days of the cruise but the last two were where Holland America totally lost us. We loved the service, food and ship until the last two days.
Two nights from the end of the cruise a pipe burst on our deck and 6 or 7 ...
Read MoreSail Date: September 2019
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
dailydelite
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
This was my third Holland America cruise. My two prior experiences were very good. Food in the main dining room in the past was good to excellent. On my past trips there was sufficient entertainment and on board activities. Not so on this cruise. Food in the main dining room was okay to poor. On the gala evening, the lobster in the surf and turf was old and cooked to death. So too was the ...
Read MoreSail Date: July 2019
Cabin Type: Verandah Suite
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
PismoPat
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
This was our second cruise with HAL. The first was through the Panama Canal and was memorable. This one was more memorable for the Cons than the Pros:
Pros:
We like the Neptune suites because they are spacious and there is access to the Neptune Lounge, breakfast in the Pinnacle Restaurant, the complementry laundry, and the Concierge who is very helpful for anything that comes up.
The ...
Read MoreSail Date: July 2019
Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
truetreasureusa
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
Interesting ports and sights. Husband and Wife have cruised Holland America 3 times and other mid line ships 12 times. We are active early 70's. Chose window cabin over balcony due to past experience with the weather being too cold to enjoy the balcony.
PRO:
. Interior and exterior of the ship is in superb condition for a 19 year old ship. Not so much for the Hull.
. Food was tasty ...
Read MoreSail Date: June 2019
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam
kmackear
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s
We chose this cruise because of the ports of call. Due to the weather ( which was awful) we were not able to stop in Sydney, Nova Scotia. I did enjoy Quebec and our private tour with Tours By Locals, Claude was our guide and he was beyond excellent, I would recommend Clause to everyone going to Quebec . I also enjoy a private tour to the Bay of Fundy in Halifax by Bruce's Tours, I recommend him to ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2019
Cabin Type: Verandah Suite
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