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1-10 of 13 Port Canaveral (Orlando) Holland America Line Zaandam Cruise Reviews
Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Zaandam
Martin Evans
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s
My wife and I took the Mar 5th sailing for seven days to Road Town, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay. We are around 40. This was our second cruise (Royal Caribbean 3 day before).
Overall, we loved our cruise. It was extravagant, yet comfortable.
The service was outstanding. The Indonesian staff were very friendly and seemed genuinely eager to be helpful. We got to know those that had been waiting ...
Read MoreSail Date: March 2005
Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom
Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Zaandam
mickeytheb
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s
The Suite Life! This was my 7th cruise w/HAL and they finally got it all exactly right. No kidding. And this was following a cruise on the Maasdam that was so bad that we swore 'Never again!'(a little more on that later). Our travel agent talked us into trying HAL 'just one more time' and we are delighted that she persuaded us.
Once again we took an S-Suite (an extra large veranda suite w/a long ...
Read MoreSail Date: February 2005
Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite
Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Zaandam
starchase
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s
This was our 4th cruise. We did have a great time on this sailing (December 11th through the 18th). We have sailed NCL (the Seaward before its elongation), then Royal Caribbean (Rhapsody of the Seas), and 4 years ago, the Dawn Princess. I would give this Zaandam sailing an 8 out of 10 (a 4 out of 5) and my wife an 8.5 or 9 out of 10 (she didn't experience a particular problem I did). I would agree ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2004
Cabin Type: Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views)
Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Zaandam
Roz
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s
This was my fourth cruise (third on HAL), and by far my best overall cruise experience. I chose this itinerary and ship based mainly on the low single supplement for an inside guarantee cabin.
My trip began the day before when I flew into Orlando, the closest large airport to Port Canaveral. I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn near the airport, and then took the hotel shuttle back to the airport ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2004
Cabin Type: Large Interior Stateroom
Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Zaandam
firstimer
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
We approached our first cruise with some trepidation after hearing stories of stomach ailments and unavoidable weight gain. Our fears were unfounded. Our experience on the elegant Zaandam was most enjoyable and relaxing. The ship is luxurious and scrupulously clean. It never seemed crowded. The staff was always helpful, attentive, friendly and never intrusive. We chose HAL for its accommodations. ...
Read MoreSail Date: December 2004
Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite
Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Zaandam
ramona
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
As would-be first time cruisers, my husband and I debated for several weeks whether or not we should even take a cruise vacation. Weighing concerns over claustrophobia (a red herring worry) and seasickness (ditto, except for some weird feelings of suspended equilibrium the first night) and the feeling that we would be big losers not to take a cool vacation for once in a long time, we finally ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2004
Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Zaandam
DJP
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
This was our 8th cruise, but first on Holland America and we are ready to go again! The Zaandam was in excellent condition and definitely a cut above the ships we had sailed on NCL, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean. Service was outstanding and my husband and I found the crew to be friendly and helpful. We had a category E large outside cabin on the Dolphin deck and it was very comfortable with the ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2004
Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom
Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Zaandam
Mary
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
My husband and I are in our late 40's/50's. We were looking for a quiet getaway - to read and relax and found it on the Zaandam. A small ship by new standards, but the best service from the cabin steward and dining staff that we have experienced in our 15 cruises. And by far, the best food. Of particular high quality were the beef entrees and the soups. I wasn't thrilled with the desserts other ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2004
Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Zaandam
popdog
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s
This was our fifth cruise and second with Holland America. Our previous experience with HAL was in March on the Zuiderdam. We booked this cruise about 3 weeks after returning. Some of you may have read our Zuiderdam review and are aware of Diane's phobia on flying. Well, there was no wine on the plane to go with her "feel good pills" so she drank champagne. Let me assure you she will NEVER try to ...
Read MoreSail Date: November 2004
Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite
Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Zaandam
jeffyd
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s
The bottom-line is that the Zaandam is a great ship and we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise. This was the second year in a row where we took the Zaandam cruise over our Easter break. Last year it was a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas, this year it was a 7 day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean. We drove down from Charlotte to Port Canaveral the Friday before we left and stayed at the Days Inn Cocoa Beach. I ...
Read MoreSail Date: April 2004
Cabin Type: Verandah Suite
Traveled with children
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