A mediocre cruise on a tatty ship with only two good ports
Zuiderdam Cruise Review to Caribbean
10 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: October 17, 2014
Ship: Zuiderdam
Cabin type: Inside
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 10 years ago
Review summary
First of all the ship is overdue a refurbishment, it's tatty with rust everywhere, dirty broken life boats, broken railings, etc. The interior, everywhere you look something is broken, chairs and sofas are broken and need replacement. Our cabin had a broken door lock, a toilet that didn't flush properly and smelled, and our TV was too dark and needed adjustment.
The help was good the food was decent but, not great. The "Baked Alaska" was pathetic. The entertainment was so so, except for the classical duet, they we're great.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
The chairs in the "Crows Nest" were the most comfortable. We also liked playing cards with friends to pass the time.
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