Very nice cruise -- but limited food

Zuiderdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

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Review: 1
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Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Zuiderdam

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 15, 2007

Ship: Zuiderdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

We loved Sunday football in the Sports Bar with widescreen TVs. I cannot belive that this ship was built in 2002 because it seemed very run down and dinged up, unlike any other ship I have been on. Several times the bathrooms were out of soap and towels! Most automatic antibacterial dispensers were not working, and crew members had to manually squirt the goo into your hands for you. Very few phones in the public areas, so it was tough to find one to call back to the cabin to see what the rest of the party was up to.

Ports of call

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
Super snorkling with clear calm waters, loads of fish, and rum punch for after
Don't Miss: Make sure you get a VIP discount card from HAL Shopping Ambassador

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5
Loved the 4 wheel drive tour of the island and Josiah's beach. Did not seem to be much else to do on land so we went right back to the ship.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
I was amazed at the powdery sand, clear water, fish, and very comfy clamshell shades beach chairs. Good BBQ lunch.
Don't Miss: Rent a clamshell shade and avoid the pounding sun

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
Great snorkeling excursion with fish and coral and friendly crew. Excellent brand new Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville shop/restaurant where we got a margarita TO GO because ship was leaving.
Don't Miss: snorkle

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
Great snorkeling excursion with fish and coral and friendly crew. Excellent brand new Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville shop/restaurant where we got a margarita TO GO because ship was leaving.
Don't Miss: snorkle

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
Super snorkling with clear calm waters, loads of fish, and rum punch for after
Don't Miss: Make sure you get a VIP discount card from HAL Shopping Ambassador

Tortola, British Virgin Islands

5 out of 5
Loved the 4 wheel drive tour of the island and Josiah's beach. Did not seem to be much else to do on land so we went right back to the ship.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
I was amazed at the powdery sand, clear water, fish, and very comfy clamshell shades beach chairs. Good BBQ lunch.
Don't Miss: Rent a clamshell shade and avoid the pounding sun

Pros: Comedian, magician, ports, balcony cabin, lattes, and football

Cons: Lido always seemed shut down when we needed food

Recommends Zuiderdam? Yes!

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