Zuiderdam Review

Panama Canal Sumfarer

Review for the Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zuiderdam
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travelqueen101
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Oct 2011
Cabin: Signature Superior Verandah Suite

Fast embarkation - from getting on the ship to the cabin and getting the luggage took no more than 30-40 minutes. went right to the Lido deck for lunch - no complaints regarding the food or finding a table.

I know there have been many complaints regarding the ship and the food. We just returned from our 10 day cruise and from start to finish had no complaints. We were 6 friends/family traveling together - ages early 50's to mid 70's. The ages varied on the ship to pretty much our age - yes you had the elderly passengers, but don't all cruise lines have them. Didn't bother me in the least.

Regarding the ship - did not see a whole lot of wear and tear on the ship's carpeting as previously complained about. Yes the ship can be painted here and there but I thought it was a beautiful ship. We stayed in a superior deluxe cabin - although we had a problem with the air conditioning in our cabin the first couple days, it was finally resolved - Our cabin steward was excellent - couldn't ask us enough times if we needed anything. Our cabin was always clean and towels were aplenty if we needed them. There was a lot of complaints about smokers and noise when sitting out on the balcony - I have no complaints here. In fact, I had no idea who our next door neighbors were or above us. Never heard or smelled anything at anytime. The food was excellent and plenty of it. Someone recently complained about the salmon portion in the Vista dining room - no complaints here - if you wanted more - just ask for it - our waiters were great (we were seated at table 26 at the front of the ship, next to the window) - great location - met great people at the neigboring tables.

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Signature Superior Verandah Suite

Cabin SS

great location, great balcony. never noisy, never smoky. very happy!!!!

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