Holland America Line Zaandam Cruise Reviews

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Zaandam - Montreal to Boston & excursions - June 2022

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam

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Wupzdaisy
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

Holland America cruise Embarkation. If arriving at Montreal airport or dropping off rental vehicle at the Montreal airport and you wish to get an Uber ride to the cruise terminal, you must wait for your Uber car at the departure level outside door 7. There are clearly marked overhead signs & road markings indicating you are in the correct area. (See picture) It’s about a 30 min drive to ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom


Interesting and different destination

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam

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Vahevala59
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I have been holding off because I hate to complain but I gave them the 3-5 weeks they asked for our refund and after several calls and emails still nothing is resolved. On June 4th we took the New England/Canada cruise. We where delayed over an hour on departure and once again my gifts that where to be in the room for my wife's birthday where not there. Same as our Alaskan cruise. The TV had less ...
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Sail Date: June 2022


After two years, still not quite ready

Review for a Canada & New England Cruise on Zaandam

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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 ...
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Sail Date: May 2022

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Shakedown Cruise

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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 ...
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Sail Date: May 2022

Cabin Type: Verandah Suite


A BIG THANK-YOU TO HOLLAND AMERICA

Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam

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holiday hopes
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We were on the ill-fated cruise which we boarded in Buenos Aires on March 7th, before the Coronavirus pandemic really began, but because we knew of its existence, extra care was taken to ensure our safety. Unfortunately, unknown to us all the coronavirus was aboard and spreading amongst us. When the cruise was terminated on March 15th, every effort was made to get us home safely. Our Captain: Ane ...
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Sail Date: March 2020


Great Itinerary -South America and Antarctica

Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam

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savoie.tx
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Included 4 days of sailing in Antarctica . Highlights- 1- Food selection: The food selection on this cruise was one of the highlights for us. We usually like to have dinner in the Main Dining room, but the selections in the Lido usually included everything that was offered in the Main Dining room and more. 2- Holland America Happy Hour- Liked the happy hour sessions. The 2nd drink only ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Top Notch small ship! Great Itinerary!!!

Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam

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Herbs Mom
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because of the itinerary to the Antarctic. We flew down to Buenos Aires a day early so we could enjoy a little of the city before. Embarkation was fairly smooth - we arrived early and our luggage was taken right away and we checked in. By about 11:30 we were on the ship and went straight to our room. It was ready. We then went to the MDR to enjoy a lovely lunch - we ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Almost a Perfect Journey

Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam

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teacherman
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

We had previously cancelled 2 cruises to South America, and I am glad that we did, because we found this one going to S America and Antarctica. We gained much information and ideas from those who had previously done this trip so I hope we can also provide the same for others who are considering this cruise. I will TRY to be brief. PRE-CRUISE: We flew to Santiago for a 3 day visit prior to ...
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Sail Date: January 2020


Cruise marred by outbreak

Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam

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Steveo17
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

This was a bucket list cruise for my wife. All the ports and excursions surpassed both our expectations. The narration by Exploration Team as we sailed into and around Antarctica was superb. Zaandam is a typical HA ship, one of their smaller ones with a nice cozy feel. We are 4 Star Mariners, with lots of cruising experience and always appreciate HA’s itineraries and attention to detail on ...
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Sail Date: January 2020


Amazing Sights, not So Amazing Banging Noise

Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam

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EZ Wash
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Chose this cruise on a whim, as we saw an advertisement from a consolidator, contacted our agent to see what she could do, and then jumped. It gave me bragging rights, whatever that means, to say I was on all seven continents before I turned 70. (Okay, I didn't 'touch' Antarctica, but it touched me, so close enough.) We also had kids who had other plans for Christmas so we were free to travel. We ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)


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