Zaandam Review

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Review for Hawaii Cruise on Zaandam
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SchoolNurse25
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

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Sail Date: Sep 2014
Cabin: Verandah Suite

I took this cruise to Hawaii because of the long days at see. I was in Cabin 6127 on the Veranda Deck. Great stateroom, cabin stewards very attentive. Loved spending time on my balcony - private sunbathing, private reading and late night drink. Dining in the main " walk in" dining room was awful. You could walk in but you would have to wait forever. Finally, when I wanted to dine there I made a reservation. Also, they did not like to seat me by myself, which I preferred, had to be very pushy. Once seated I generally waited a long time to get a menu, then another long time to place my order. I avoided that experience as much as possible. I found the Pinnacle Grill to be wonderful! Wait staff amazing, food selections varied and cooked to perfection. I did not mind paying a bit extra for that level of service. The other special restaurant had Italian fare it was right by the Lido food lines. The service was OK, it seemed to me that some of the food came right off the Lido food lines. Only ate there once. The Lido restaurant was self serve, not allowed to use a tray, very crowded and noisy. Room service was wonderful. I ate breakfast in my cabin every morning. Also, several lunches and dinners and late nite tea and cookies. Timely, friendly and the food was well prepared.

Explorations Café was nice. The barista made great lattes for a very reasonable price and they had all kinds of delightful snacks for free. Frequently did lunch there. The computer access was expensive and very, very slow. The Librarian was pleasant and helpful.

The Spa was wonderful I had several fabulous Swedish massages. Facilities were great and the staff very skilled.

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Verandah Suite

Cabin AA

Excellent cabin, quiet area, great stewards.

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