I needed a vacation from this vacation..
Zuiderdam Cruise Review to Transatlantic
Review summary
The start of our cruise was nice and relaxing during the trans-Atlantic portion of this trip. The stops in France and in St. Petersburg were ill time because they stopped on major European holidays, May 1st (May Day) and May 9th (Victory Day in Russia). Major museums and tourist attractions were closed.
The second leg or the Baltic cruise portion was hectic but fun because the places that we visited were all new to us. We booked tours through Holland American and through a private tour company. We liked the private tour company better because they organized the tours into smaller groups. Eleven people as compared to forty. Holland American did have well organized tours going to Berlin. Much better than the tours they had going to St. Petersburg.
Transfers to the airport and our flight on SAS airline were exceptional.
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Ship tip
Research private touring companies for your city visits first. Booked tours through Holland American early if you want to see Normandy, St. Petersburg and Berlin.
Ports of call
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Horta, Azores Did not visit port
Cherbourg, France Did not visit port