Holland America Line Zuiderdam Cruise Reviews for Fitness to Baltic Sea

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Minus one star because: not enough Vikings!
"The excursion descriptions weren't great - and some (run by local agencies - so only partly under Holland America control) had more bus time than time at the sites.The hot dog/burger stand (Dive In) was great - you order in the app so your food was fresh and hot!..."Read More
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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


Not Quite Epic, But Worthwhile

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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MostlyLegal
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

As one of Holland America’s Legendary Cruises (and also as one of the most expensive), the Voyage of the Vikings on the Zuiderdam, which sailed July 22-August 26, 2023, should have been nothing short of epic. It fell short of that goal, but was still very good and certainly worthwhile. This review will cover the good things we experienced, as well as the not-so-good things. THE GOOD ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Many good points but too many negatives

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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have fun will travel
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise for the itinerary, especially Iceland and Greenland and because we have had 3 very good cruises with HAL in the past. There were many good features. Most of the ship has been beautifully refurbished, the food was good, staff very helpful and it seems a happy ship. Great itinerary, Iceland was brilliant, sunny and fantastic scenery. The sun really does shine at midnight in the ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Grand mothers cruise ship

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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Irajustus
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We were on this boat and the main reasons were to visit greenland and island. At first the good: the food we compare with celebrity and princess, hal is a little bit better. The speciality restaurants are not much better. The service in the pinnacle grill is arrogant and the maitre too and not friendly. The food was OK , there is the murano celebrity much better. Very good was the fitness trainer ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great itinerary, but the operation of the ship needs some improvement

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Zuiderdam

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Clive ross
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

This was a 35 days cruise and sure enough I got Covid after about day 25. It was well handled, but what surprised me was that there were no announcements each day at noon as to how many people were in quarantine. It was a big secret. Without transparency on this, it makes you reluctant to travel again. I also got a fungal infection on my toe, which makes me wonder about the hygiene standards ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


18 Day Voyage of the Vikings

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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fatcat12
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Choose this cruise for its itinerary. Ireland / Iceland / Greenland, wow. All cruises have their plus and minuses. Major plus was the limited passengers (under 1700), and the route. Minuses was the disappointment in the food. Signature suite 6055 was nice and roomy. Entertainment good, services great (go find David in the Oceans Bar for the 4-5pm happy hour, he has great ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Wonderful places and people

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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NauticalDreamers
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We booked this cruise as we always wanted to visit Iceland, Greenland and Ireland. We didn't have the greatest weather...however as my husband always reminds me...you pay your money and take your chances! The scenery and people are so wonderful. We heard so many great reviews from friends that had taken this voyage. Our cabin on the Zuiderdam was a balcony #8121. This is located Aft - ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Crossing the North Atlantic in style!

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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Hunt1530
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We recently completed a 17 day cruise across the North Atlantic aboard the Zuiderdam, billed as “Voyage of the Vikings” from Boston to Rotterdam. This is actually first part of a longer 35 day cruise that returns to Boston, visiting different ports coming and going. We were among the minority of guests who departed halfway through. Many guests don’t enjoying flying and dealing with jet lag and ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Mini Voyage of the Vikings

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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St Pete Cruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Ten years ago, 2009, my very first longer cruise was the HAL Voyage of the Vikings. It was 35 days RT from Boston on the Maasdam. It was exciting, and being from Florida, a real delight to escape the heat and see the North Atlantic. So when I wanted to go back and do it again, I found that this cruise had become one of HAL's favorite and pricest itineraries, too rich for my travel budget. ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom


Voyage of the Vikings and Souvenir Hunters

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zuiderdam

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ACA Jester
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

As always, this review will try to focus on the little things that might be missed, along with the details that may be overlooked in a broader review. This is especially true for the independent travelers who may wander off and do things on their own in each location. Rotterdam Pre -cruise/ Embarkation: We flew into Amsterdam and took the train to Rotterdam. Sine there were four of us, I took ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


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