Excellent cruise on a small ship

Zaandam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Zaandam

14 Night Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 03, 2024

Ship: Zaandam

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2690

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

This is the second time we do this cruise. Great ports and cosy and nice ship. In Holland is the wheater in winter cold. That's why we love the caribbean.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very well, as usualy by HAL. We have preference.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food at dining room and Pinacle always okay. This evening we do the Cannaletto.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Mostly we go ashore and we are on board we walk around on deck 3.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
For us it is mostly the same because we are frequently HAL cruise. More variety is welcome.

Children's Programs

There are no children on board.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All of them are very helpfull and friendly.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
The ship is a little bit old fashioned but we like that. Maintenance of the ship is okay. It is very clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Everything is oldfashioned but clean. The bathroom must be refurbished. Tiles on the walls are not permanently repaired and come loosen up.

Ship tip

Very nice and friendly ship because of the size. Personal attention from the crew.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5
Good service en fast embarkment

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
We were here several times. We wished that we could stay there forever.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

4 out of 5
We had a short stay in the port because we had a excursion to the beach.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

2 out of 5
Short stay in the port. Long way to de city. There were buses. We walked in the city. It was bat wheater with rain.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5
Simple services in the port. Long way to downtown.

Kralendijk, Bonaire

4 out of 5
Simple service in the port. Downtown was nearby.

Willemstad, Curacao

3 out of 5
Simple services in the port. Downtown is 15 minutes walk.

Oranjestad, Aruba

3 out of 5
Simple services in the port. Downtown 15 minutes walking

George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port

We are still on cuise

Key West, Florida Did not visit port

We are still on cruise

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We are still on cruise
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7 Comments

javawoody     9 months ago

Appreciate the detailed review

byhisgrace     9 months ago

Appreciate your feedback

Gwbigdog     9 months ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie     9 months ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Sometimes familiar ships are the best.

cruising2004     9 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful time! Thank you for your review.

karlgrgurich     9 months ago

Sounds like you’re having a great time. Enjoy the rest of your cruise!

HeavySeas     9 months ago

Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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