Very interesting cruise.
Zuiderdam Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe
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Purser
Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 5
Review summary
Very worthwhile cruise with great range of stops. Ship was a little dated but given its size we were very happy to put up with the few defects.Embarkation
Very smooth and speedy.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Lido restaurant was geared up for America tastes with little variety of food from day to day. Main dinning room produced some excellent meals. Pinnacle grill varied from very good to very average with a very overcooked steak and fish at one sitting. We were compensated with a free meal following this less than average performance.
Onboard Activities
Well equipped gym and walking 'track' on deck. Pools were fine but small.
Entertainment
Good house band with excellent singers and musicians. Nice pianist and trio. Didn't go to the few shows which were being performed for the first time.
Children's Programs
No children with us and very few on board.
Service and Staff
Very personal service from thr staff who quickly got to know our preferences.
Ship Quality
Ship was always spotless. Nice layout but somewhat dated with a few leaks to the upper super structure.
Cabin / Stateroom
Always kept spotlessly clean. Very comfortable bed. Plenty of storage for two weeks of clothing.
Ship tip
Check out alternative providers of trips including Hop on Off buses. Do some research on ports/cities before leaving.
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Ports of call
Ijmuiden (Amsterdam), Netherlands
Disembarkation
Very smooth transfer to airport.