We chose this cruise because we wanted to see first hand the progress made on the new canal. Although the excursion to the site of the new locks was all we had hoped for, the cruise itself was a major disappointment.
The biggest problem was the number of maintenance projects that were being performed throughout the cruise. There were several days when the paint fumes seeping into our ...
We chose this cruise strictly on the itinerary. The boat itself does have some issues. I definitely would not say it's a rust bucket, I thought the interior was wonderful. The balcony was amazing. We had cabins 7001&7003. Both were quiet and the balcony was way bigger than the Carnival or Norwegian we have previously sailed. Also, 7001 was in the front so the view from balcony to canal was ...
Embarkation for our panama Sunfarer cruise was very smooth. We arrived at cruise port by 11 and were on the ship by noon. We are an older couple (65 and 71) so we fit right in with the much older crowd than we have been with on other cruises. The ship certainly caters to us oldsters, both in décor and musical genres.
Our cabin was spacious and beyond expectations. We had purchased a verandah ...
Embarkation was a breeze! Arrived at the port at 11am, got checked in and was on the ship by 12pm. Our rooms were ready so we were able to drop off our carry on bags before hitting the Lido deck for lunch. Luggage showed up late afternoon in time to change for our 5:30 dinner. Lido deck was crowded, but seats were plenty and the food was great. Spent some time exploring the ship, swung by the spa ...
We had a wonderful relaxing cruise, but the Zuiderdam is a little bit tired. We stayed in a Neptune Suite and loved it and the perks that came along with it, specially the free laundry.
Embarkation was quick and painless. We arrived at about 11:15 and we onboard at 11:45. Rooms were ready shortly thereafter. Disembarking was probably the fastest ever. We used the Luggage program where ...
I had cruised Holland before, service was great in every way. entertainment good, ship was very clean , we really enjoyed our cabin with a balcony.. we had breakfast on balcony every morning great.;,,food was excellent. the shore excursions were delightful,,,yes I would go again we really enjoyed going thru the rain forest in costa rica the most our cabin stewerts were wonderful so was the ...
We liked the itinerary, 10 days in the southern Caribbean after a long winter.
Have been on many cruises, but this was the first and last for Holland America.
On the first day out we had a strong oil based paint smell in the room starting at 10 am.
Called there front desk, couldn't get an answer.
When I finally got a hold of some one at the front desk, they sent up an officer to ...
We had a blast on this cruise with all of the staff. By far the staff made the trip!!! I have traveled the world and our room stewards were the best ever!!! I enjoyed seeing their smiling faces everyday.
The ship on the other hand needs some work. Our first night the toilet wouldn't flush and they asked me if it could wait until the morning to be fixed....ummmm no!!! The following day we ...
We have been on 15 previous cruises and this one was far and away the worst. We stayed at the 17th Street Embassy Suites in Ft. Lauderdale the night before embarkation and taxied to Port Everglades for a very smooth process of boarding our ship, Holland America's Zuiderdam. Cabin 8063 was clean, comfortable and spacious. The veranda was large with comfortable seating. Our luggage was delivered ...
A bit hot and humid for us but we enjoyed the trip .. The Panama Canal is pretty interesting. you could skip Aruba but everywhere else is interesting.. Holland is great in a Neptune Suite. Holland is a nice line for adults but i am not sure there is much for kids to do. The Pinnicle Grill was excellent and our service was top notch. We would go back just to see some of the crew that waited on us ...