Caribbean Zaandam Caribbean Cruise Reviews

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Old ship Needs improvement.
"The reason I given was that previously, a guest had tripped on the orange carpet, which designates the orange line for people that pay for faster service.Last but not least, the temperature in the ship was extremely cold, the last three days of our cruise, even after asking staff to do something about it, and I heard from many other passengers, the same thing...."Read More
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14 Day Southern Caribbean cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Zaandam

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First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We took this cruise as a "back-to-back" cruise with a 15 Day Panama Canal cruise on the same ship. We changed cabins from aft port hole to aft interior. This was to try out these types of cabins, and see what the experience is like without a balcony of our own - and honestly, to see if these far less expensive cabins would serve us as well as the balcony / suite cabins. We found that the two ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Panama Canal (and vow renewal!)

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zaandam

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First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

HAL does the Panama Canal very well. The day before the transit, there were presentations on the history and the building of canals in general, and the Panama Canal specifically. The day of transit, all ship schedules were adjusted for the transit. All deck areas were opened for people to view the locks, special foods (Panama Rolls, etc) were made and served on deck areas. The cruise ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Good not great

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zaandam

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Rider470
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Weakest link in our cruise has been the excursions, not as described, bus broke down in Costa Rica w a 2 hr delay. Tour Cartagena Columbia listed as 3.5 hrs lasted over 4.5 hours w no food or cafe stops available. Onboard bars running out of my favorite beer and 12oz waters is disappointing. Despite purchasing Have It All package my account has been charged incorrectly for drinks several times. ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Wonderful Time Through Panama Canal

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zaandam

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CruisingPoof
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

This was a 14 day Panama Canal journey from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale. Zaandam is a smaller ship and doesn't have a lot of "bells and whistles" but has a lot to offer. Passengers were on the older side and only 14 or so children on board. Staff and crew were excellent. Never a long wait for a drink or to get something from the Lido buffet. Pools and hot tubs were never really very ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Yes, it is literally "the worst ship I've ever been on."

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zaandam

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jim87
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Chose this ship for the itinerary. Big mistake. Dated in all ways.So lacking in accessible features I can't believe it's ADA compliant. They are carrying wheelchair guests off the ship by hand. In the tiny casino you may earn enough points to qualify for free drinks while playing. But.... Good luck finding a server. Few activities on seadays. You are expected to amuse yourself. Entertainment ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Didn’t expect to like it so much!

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zaandam

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Jotravels
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This is long overdue! We’ve been on 3 cruises in 12 months and have used cruise critic for so much information. I decided it was time to jump in and give back! The three ships we’ve sailed on in the past year were Holland Americas Zaandam, Seaborne Oddessy, and Oceania Vista. We sailed on the Zaandam with a group of 8 people, family and friends. We wanted the iconic experience of going through ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Verandah Suite


Old ship Needs improvement.

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Zaandam

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mikembs
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I chose this cruise as an option. I was offered by Holland America . The employees on the ship were doing the best that they could although I think most of them were brand new. The main reason for my review is the “orange package”. It was not what it appeared to be. Getting on and off the ship it worked wonderfully, but on the ship not so much. There was not a dedicated line for shore excursions ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Interesting ports, great service, good entertainment, outstanding conference.

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Zaandam

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guayames
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We choose this cruise due to the ports and sites it covered. We were not disappointed! Although a couple of the ports we wanted to sail to were exchanged, we were not unhappy with the changes. The boarding and disembarkation were perfect. We learnt a lot from excellent conferences. The food and entertainment were par for what we xpected from this great cruise line. Our cabin stewards cabin 2572 ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


A BIG THANK-YOU TO HOLLAND AMERICA

Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam

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holiday hopes
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We were on the ill-fated cruise which we boarded in Buenos Aires on March 7th, before the Coronavirus pandemic really began, but because we knew of its existence, extra care was taken to ensure our safety. Unfortunately, unknown to us all the coronavirus was aboard and spreading amongst us. When the cruise was terminated on March 15th, every effort was made to get us home safely. Our Captain: Ane ...
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Sail Date: March 2020


South America cruise

Review for a South America Cruise on Zaandam

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maxplaats
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Why? The Itenary A not so common one, long and much to see. Done out of Europe, by a German travel office: Berge und Meer Yes we know it's an old ship wich had the atmosphere of faded grandeur But the compagny plays it all very poche, a bit pathetic... This was our 23rd cruise, and the first with HAL. There was a cabin on the promenade deck confirmed by the HAL 5 months ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


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