We just returned from the April 12 and April 19 cruises on Zuiderdam (and a few days post cruise at Pier 66 in FLL). As long time Mariners and lovers of Maasdam, Zaandam and Rotterdam in particular, we were curious to try the Vista class but fully expected to say.....Nope, not for us! We rapidly learned we were wrong. Zuiderdam is for us....Not to say we will abandon the "S" sisters or the Zaandam, Rotterdam etc. There will be times we will prefer the smaller, quieter decor etc...and times we shall opt for Vista Class.

The ship is beautiful IMO. Wonderful art tucked all around the ship. The flow and design is well thought out (with a few exceptions) and there is a logical stream in the layout. We were pleased to find the lounges etc kept to a smaller scale so we never felt we were in a huge area overwhelmed by a ton of pax in the same area. The Queens Lounge is a great, multifunctional room and we found it very comfortable. We enjoyed the small, tucked away side of Ocean Bar and spend considerable time there.

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