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Zuiderdam Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York
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Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
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Review summary
Overall a very nice cruise catering to an older crowd. We are early 60's and felt young. Food was overall good to excellent. Staff very good.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
We dined at Canaletto - the food and service were excellent. This restaurant is located within the Lido Buffet area. While it is separated by low walls, it definitely deserves a better location on the ship.
Onboard Activities
We did most of the Trivia events - very fun.
Entertainment
The entertainment was just OK. The best was the band in the Billboard lounge - they were excellent. The jazz band that played in one of the small areas on a high floor were very good too. Otherwise, the entertainment was really geared towards a much older crowd.
Children's Programs
No children with us.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
This was our first aft cabin. The cabin was clean but definitely needs updating.
It felt narrow but was overall good. Has a bathtub instead of shower. While we loved the aft view, and were several decks above the main dining room, the smells did waft up to our room. There was no diesel smell or soot on our deck. The first night however, flies/mosquitos were on our balcony and came in through the glass door...the cabin attendant had it taken care of quickly and we were presented with a bottle of wine. Nice gesture, but we had the drink package and couldn't take it with us when the cruise was over so we left it for our cabin attendant.
Ship tip
Depending on the itinerary, it seems to be for an older crowd. The common areas appear to have been refreshed, the cabins and bathrooms have not. I would still sail on her again!
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Ports of call
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Disembarkation
It was very early in the morning, so the staff at the luggage area and getting on the bus, was a little grumpy and short.