Pretty good
Zuiderdam Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe
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Purser
Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 41
Review summary
We enjoyed the cruise but would prefer more activities, less expensive excursions and where possible ports that are much more convenient to a metropolitan area.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
The food was very good and service was great, although in the Lido we prefer more of serve yourself (like Royal Carribean) while
ensuring that germ spread is minimized.
Onboard Activities
Was disappointed with this component. We participated in the battle of the sexes and majority wins and a bit at the fitness centre and the "Artic swim" but overall we found the activities somewhat wanting. We enjoyed the lectures by Mike Hicks and would have enjoyed more even if not directly related to the cruise destinations.
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
While we found the common areas clean, we did find the ship a bit tired looking.
Cabin / Stateroom
The cabin was clean and generally comfortable but quite small, particularly for an "upgrade". We have always had an "ocean view",
but this is the smallest we've had.Wa
Ship tip
Wait until it gets refurbished
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Ports of call
Lovely port, enjoyed the port on our own. We found most of the excursions too expensive.
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Great. Did the two day excursion from the ship. However on the first day the guide left about one third of the behind while the rest
were taken to the river boats. She thought she had everybody but failed to do a count. I went to another guide and asked her to try
to contact our guide. I then went back near our bus and she returned about 10 minutes later from river boats.
Would have preferred if the ship had gone in to the scheduled port.
Travelled on our own.Hood
Disembarkation
Good, although we would have preferred to be the last off the ship as our plane was not supposed to leave until
2 pm and the bus arrived at 9am - a very long wait.