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Zuiderdam Cruise Review to Caribbean

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5 out of 5
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Zuiderdam

10 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 03, 2010

Ship: Zuiderdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

This is the second time sailing on the Zuiderdam. The first was on the ship when it was six months old. The Zuiderdam still looks and feels brand new. My favorite piece of artwork "The Mermaid Masquarade Ball" was still there and just as beautiful. Even though we sailed on December 3rd, I was kind of hoping Christmas decorations would be up. Decorations were going up when we disembarked on the 13th. Throughly enjoyed both shore excursions I went onl

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was much better on the Lido Buffets than in the Vista Dining Room.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The Island Magic Steel Drum Band and magician Jeff Petterson were fantastic. The ship production needs performers who could sing and not lip sync.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Terrific

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Just the right size!

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Room steward needed to pay more attention to details like dusting, vacuuming, and keep paper supplies stocked.

Ports of call

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
Don't Miss: Swarovski Crystal Shop right next to ship dock

Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

5 out of 5
Don't Miss: Off Road 6x6 Adventure - Eric the guide was great

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
Don't Miss: Butterly Farm

Pros: Island Magic Steel Drum Band

Cons: Partial transit through Panama Canal on December 9th - day after canal closing - locks not fully functioning yet - ship could not dock at Puerto Limon due to wind conditions

Recommends Zuiderdam? Yes!

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