Just returned from active duty; was called up and spent 5 months in the desert. My wife and I needed this cruise. It was our 5th cruise, having sailed on Celebrity, NCL, Princess and and earlier HAL ship. We found a good deal on HAL Zuiderdam and enjoyed 7 days on this ship. We are in our 50's and found other cruisers were of similar age although there were plenty of 30 something and 60 something.
Embarkation was a breeze and we were on the ship within 30 minutes. Food was great, shows were good, and the cabin was the best. Lots of room and a nice size balcony.
The ship was in great shape and looked new. Service was very good. The Zuiderdam cruise was our best so far with Celebrity not far behind. Will be sailing on Zuiderdam again March 13, 2004, this time in a full suite with all the perks.