Holland America is worth the trip!
Zuiderdam Cruise Review to Panama Canal, Central America
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Purser
Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 48
Review summary
This cruise was long awaited and appreciated because every minute of the trip was filled with lifelong memories that I could never have imagined.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Each meal was delicious and beautifully presented.
Onboard Activities
I stayed busy each day with the activities.
Entertainment
BB King Blues band and club kept us up late having fun.
Children's Programs
I did not have children on this cruise. It will not let me check Not Applicable
Service and Staff
Our cabin stewards Duwi and Anto made each day a blessing to return to. The rooms were cleaned and the towels were turned into creative animals. They were polite and interested in us and shared about themselves, which made the trip more relaxing.
All of the staff were exceptional: Pugh, Cris, Anu (Eye-You), Ulysis, Suharyanto, Reyner, Happy,, Celiste, Troy and Han are just of the names I jotted down. We were treated like royalty.
Ship Quality
The bathroom was larger than anticipated because I had a bath tub. I enjoyed soaking after the shore excursion.
Cabin / Stateroom
I liked the size of the room with the king bed and the space between the couch and desk. We had enough room to sit out on the balcony and leave the door open if we choose.
Ship tip
Pick your room wisely. Choose port or starboard because you see more when you choose the side docking toward the land.
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Ports of call
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Disembarkation
Seamless. Our color code was called, we lined up, we saw the customs port authority, we exited the ship, we picked up our luggage, we got in the cab, and went home.