Renovations don't make older ships newer
Zuiderdam Cruise Review to Caribbean
10 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: October 17, 2014
Ship: Zuiderdam
Cabin type: Balcony
Traveled as: Large Group
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
This ship does not have a good design. There is no real lobby, hallways are narrow, pools are awkwardly located. You have to walk through the cafeteria to get to the back pool and through the spa to get to the other. Even walking to dinner takes you through long hallways of nothing. There is a wonderful staff, but the ship can't compare to others I've experienced.
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Ship tip
If you travel on this ship first, it will seem okay. But go on a newer ship (possibly another cruise line) and you will see the difference for yourself.
Ports of call
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)
Enter Panama Canal At Cristobal
Cruise Gatun Lake (Inside Panama Canal)
Cruise Gatun Lake (Inside Panama Canal)
Cruise Gatun Lake And Panama Canal
Exit Panama Canal At Cristobal