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Maasdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Maasdam

10 Night Southern Caribbean Seafarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 05, 2007

Ship: Maasdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

the Maasdam was just the right size for our cruise. The dining area was beautiful and we were seated with wonderful people and right by a window so each night we could see the sunset.

Ports of call

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
We just took a taxi down to SeaAquarium beach and spent hours there. The sea area is slightly protected by a rocky berm a bit further out so the water at beach front wasn't so rough. There was food and beverages available there and numerous beach chairs. It was a Sunday we were there and the locals start arriving about 12:30-1:00 so you're best bet is to arrive early and get the location on the beach where you want.

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
We just took a taxi down to SeaAquarium beach and spent hours there. The sea area is slightly protected by a rocky berm a bit further out so the water at beach front wasn't so rough. There was food and beverages available there and numerous beach chairs. It was a Sunday we were there and the locals start arriving about 12:30-1:00 so you're best bet is to arrive early and get the location on the beach where you want.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
We always enjoy the ship's private island because you aren't bothered on the beach by natives selling their goods.

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
The beaches here are also beautiful. We took the city bus down to area of high rise hotels (boy are they building this place up). We found it easy to access bathrooms right off the beach at the back of the Holiday Inn. The bus fare for the 2 of us was $5 roundtrip. Can't beat the price.

Roseau, Dominica

5 out of 5
Don't Miss: The whale watch was superb. The naturalist on board very informative. It was amazing to see these whales so up close and personal.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
We always enjoy the ship's private island because you aren't bothered on the beach by natives selling their goods.

Roseau, Dominica

5 out of 5
Don't Miss: The whale watch was superb. The naturalist on board very informative. It was amazing to see these whales so up close and personal.

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
The beaches here are also beautiful. We took the city bus down to area of high rise hotels (boy are they building this place up). We found it easy to access bathrooms right off the beach at the back of the Holiday Inn. The bus fare for the 2 of us was $5 roundtrip. Can't beat the price.

Pros: the crew aboard was the nicest of any cruise we've gone on (8total)

Cons: our stateroom was under Lido and noisy at night

Recommends Maasdam? Yes!

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2 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.