Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ. While on-board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Indulge at any of the fine dining venues.
Year Built
2000Year Refurbished
2015Year Entered Present Fleet
2000Country of Registry
The NetherlandsTonnage (GRT)
61,396PAX (basis 2)
1,432Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
1,838Passenger Decks
10Number of Crew
604Officers' Nationality
EuropeanCruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
InternationalSuites
29Balcony
0Oceanview
385Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
168Interior
134Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Pinnacle Suite
Neptune Suite
Neptune Suite
Vista Suite
Vista Suite
Vista Suite
Vista Suite
Vista Suite
Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,296 sq. ft. Include all the suite amenities, plus: •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 556 sq. ft. Suite amenities include: •Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. •Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. •Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. •Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. •Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. •Cocktail party with ship officers. •Priority boarding for tender ports of call. •Special disembarkation service. •Priority dining and seating requests. •Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. •High tea service in suite on request. •A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 556 sq. ft. Suite amenities include: •Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. •Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. •Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. •Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. •Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. •Cocktail party with ship officers. •Priority boarding for tender ports of call. •Special disembarkation service. •Priority dining and seating requests. •Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. •High tea service in suite on request. •A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,296 sq. ft. Include all the suite amenities, plus: •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 556 sq. ft. Suite amenities include: •Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. •Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. •Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. •Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. •Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. •Cocktail party with ship officers. •Priority boarding for tender ports of call. •Special disembarkation service. •Priority dining and seating requests. •Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. •High tea service in suite on request. •A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 556 sq. ft. Suite amenities include: •Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. •Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. •Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. •Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. •Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. •Cocktail party with ship officers. •Priority boarding for tender ports of call. •Special disembarkation service. •Priority dining and seating requests. •Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. •High tea service in suite on request. •A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length •Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: •A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows •No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining •Personalized cruise stationery •Oversized bath towels •One-touch telephone concierge service •Fresh flowers •Complimentary DVD library
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Large Oceanview Stateroom (Porthole windows)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (Partial sea views)
Large Oceanview Stateroom (Fully obstructed views)
Large Oceanview Stateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. Note: Porthole windows.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. Note: Partial sea views.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. Note: Fully obstructed views.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. Note: Porthole windows.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. Note: Partial sea views.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. Note: Fully obstructed views.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
Large Inside Stateroom
Large Inside Stateroom
Large Inside Stateroom
Large Inside Stateroom
Large Inside Stateroom
Large Inside Stateroom
Large Inside Stateroom
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: •Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. •Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage •100% Egyptian cotton towels. •Premium massage showerheads. •5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. •Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. •Complimentary fresh fruit on request. •Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. •Flat-panel TV and DVD player. •Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
Deck 9 - Sports Deck
Deck 8 - Lido deck
Deck 7 - Navigation Deck
Deck 6 - Verandah Deck
Deck 5 - Upper Promenade Deck
Deck 4 - Promenade Deck
Deck 3 - Lower Prom Deck
Deck 2 - Main Deck
Deck 1 - Dolphin Deck
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SUBMIT A REVIEWFEBRUARY
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Great staff, great food and great entertainment!CONS
NoneRECOMMENDED
YesHighly recommend!
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JULY
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ServiceCONS
Lack of optionsRECOMMENDED
YesIt was a nice cruise. The food was acceptable but not great in the Lido restaurant. OK for cafeteria-style dining. Room service was on time. The restaurants were excellent but there could have been more menu options.
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Size of ship, friendly crewCONS
Food is averageRECOMMENDED
YesGreat small ship, with very friendly crew who learns your name quickly. Call brands of liquor is limited. Would not recommend getting the elite liquor package. Entertainment is more informative than entertaining
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JANUARY
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Excellent ports, fabulous food, guest focused staffCONS
A couple ports were not completely ramped up after covid but they made a great effort.RECOMMENDED
No<div>From the time we left the Ft. Lauderdale port to our return, the Grand Africa Voyage was a trip of a lifetime! Highly recommend this cruise! There were several ports we arrived into that had not seen a cruise ship in over two years--they were grateful for the return of tourism. The port stops were wonderful adventures and the HAL shore excursions were plentiful and varied to meet different interests. The onboard Zaandam singers & dancers were fabulous as were guest performers and lecturers. Jeremy Hales, Cruise & Travel Director was amazing! He did an awesome job with daily updates, port presentations, and many other events. The food in the Lido Market, main dining room, and the Pinnacle was delicious with a variety of options, and the wait staff were delightful and funny.</div>
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DECEMBER
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Captain andstaff excellentCONS
Dining room food fairRECOMMENDED
YesThe lido food was more appetizing then the dining room. The ships staff was the most friendly of any ship we sailed
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AUGUST
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Excellent cabins, good food, nice staffCONS
Poor internet connection, average entertainmentRECOMMENDED
YesZaandam ship is well equipped, very nice cabins and cabin staff. Food was quite good. Although we prepaid for drink package, the drinks were watered down version. The cruise we took was suited for seniors. My son and his wife are in of age 60. This cruise was not suitable for them but apart from few disappointments like flaky internet and average entertainment , they were happy. Port of Sydney could be avoided. Nothing much there
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Very attentive staff, excellent live entertainment, excellent port information, Antarctica scientists on shipCONS
Food is very good but not over the topRECOMMENDED
YesWe felt this was an excellent cruise. The staff were above average in service and knowledge.
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NOVEMBER
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Relaxing for seniors/Attention to detail & cleanlinessCONS
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YesHad a wonderful 17 day cruise aboard Zaandam. My first cruise on Holland America & I will be a return customer. Entertainment & activities are great for seniors.
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OCTOBER
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Great TripCONS
noneRECOMMENDED
YesWe began the Cruise in Boston in September and finished on 10-6 in Montreal! One of our goals was to see fall colors and we were a little early this year! Best colors were in Quebec with colors getting really pretty the day we flew home from Montreal! Overall the weather was great! It was very windy the day we were to spend in Charolete Town so they could not make that stop but they added great things for us to do that day on the ship!
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SEPTEMBER
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The boarding and disembarkation processes, on board services, food, friendliness of staff.CONS
Small interior stateroom. If cruise again I would opt for a larger one with a view.RECOMMENDED
YesHigh marks! The cruise was a good value. I put a deposit down on a future cruise on the Eurodam.
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AUGUST
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Everything about the cruise was most enjoyable.CONS
NoneRECOMMENDED
YesThis was our first ever cruise so we were a tiny bit apprehensive but we have to say that everything far exceeded our expectations. It's our 50th Wedding Anniversary and so this trip was part of our celebrations, our experience was terrific!
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JUNE
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Excellent menu choices and quality of food. Attentive, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Interesting ports of call.CONS
18 year old ship with a step in bathtub. Some elevators were not in service.RECOMMENDED
YesExcellent overall experience. Our flight had weather delays before leaving from Atlanta and we almost missed the ship. We notified the Holland Travel Services Dept. when we landed in Boston. They alerted their crew at the airport who made sure we made it to the ship before it departed. We had booked the flight through Holland and purchased airport transfers from them also. The cruise was very enjoyable after we settled in and caught our breath.
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JUNE
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Smaller, easy to get around, nice crew, food very good, nice ports, older mature guestsCONS
well worn cabin, lack of craft IPA beer, outdated ports/outlets, TV/remote not goodRECOMMENDED
YesGood cruise, nice weather helped, no complaints of food or service.
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JUNE
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Great staff and service. Great food.CONS
NoneRECOMMENDED
NoHad a great time.
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JUNE
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The best cruise ship food!CONS
Need more entertainment and activitiesRECOMMENDED
YesVery organized embarkation and disembarkation.
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JUNE
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Great Crew, smaller ship...not crowded...lots of activities and excursionsCONS
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YesNone
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Mid size ship, HA staff are greatCONS
Decor is dated and modern amenities are unavailableRECOMMENDED
NoThis is an older ship and it shows
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clean, friendly, smallCONS
smallRECOMMENDED
Yesnewly refurbished. very clean and eye appealing. some of the bathrooms in the cabins need to be upgraded. maybe even having a bigger size tv in the cabins would be a nice plus.
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MARCH
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Smaller shipCONS
Main dining room food was sometimes not so interestingRECOMMENDED
YesThe ship was very well-maintained. We loved the size of it. In general the staff was very nice too. We didn't have to wait for things like on the bigger ships. We liked the itinerary (South America). We enjoyed the entertainment and the EXC speakers.
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Good size; attentive staff; excellent food; excellent variety of entertainmentCONS
noneRECOMMENDED
YesMost enjoyable
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JANUARY
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Friendly staff; incredible scenery; outstanding Neptune Suite service and conciergeCONS
Rough waters (got seasick);Older vessel (a bit tired looking); Thermal suite was smallRECOMMENDED
YesThis was a trip of a lifetime. We had great excursions, including ordering private car through HAL twice--great English guides/drivers gave us incredible insight into the local community. Scenery did not disappoint. Some of the ports were small but that gave us variety and we don't love a big city. We ate almost exclusively in the Pinnacle (upcharge for dinner, but breakfast service was free to Neptune Suite). We never ate in the Lido (buffet). Neptune Lounge food was the same every morning/noon/evening--a bit monotonous but you knew what to expect. Concierge was absolutely superb! Handled everything I needed and MORE! Incredible! She really pushed the trip to 5 Star status for us!
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AUGUST
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Stateroom attendants, Neptune Lounge concierge, food quality and presentationCONS
Female shore excursions rep had a bad attitudeRECOMMENDED
YesLOVED Ms. Zandaam! Took the sea/land journey and had an amazing time. Park Rangers on-board presentation exceeded expectations.
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JUNE
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Food and drinks excellent, verandah suite (with bathtub!) had plenty of storage room and fine service from Agus, our cabin steward. We saw the top of Mt. McKinley on the land portion of the package and got close to bears, caribou, moose.CONS
Bathroom door spring too tight.RECOMMENDED
YesThis was our third trip to Alaska. This time the weather was excellent and views of Denali were spectacular. We had seen all the ports in previous visits, so we knew what to expect and skipped the offshore ship excursions. All in all it was a chance to unwind and enjoy the pampering. Would have liked to see more marine life from the ship. Not even many animals in Glacier Bay this time. But that's something the ship can't control, like the weather.
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MARCH
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Overall a great experience. Great entertainment. Good food. We had good weather.CONS
The Lido could have had a few more working.RECOMMENDED
YesThe ship has not been refurbished for several years and that does show. Still, the ship was always clean and well cared for.
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ManyCONS
Some belowRECOMMENDED
YesI thought I would see more animals,sea animals and birds than I did. Due to my age and ability I had to be selective on the choices I made at ports. I felt the tours were pretty pricey. I have become used to inclusive cruises so missed that convenience. My stateroom was smaller also than I have had on Crystal and Regent. Too bad the gentlemen hosts have been eliminated. I thought that the big evening shows had been too as the back of the daily listed entertainment in the "lounges." When I discovered the big room entertainment I found the spot lighting sweeping the audience was very annoying. The desserts were very, very good. Breads were good but never warm and the butter was ice hard so spreading was impossible. The pizza in Lido was never hot. I found Lido confusing so did not like eating there. We appreciated the room service. It was excellent. The print was very faint in places on the Navigator and a Gala menu was hard to read. I found using the computer room very frustrating as it was a long series of steps to remember and follow. It had always been simple on other ships and help available in the room. The lectures were very informative. It was hard gathering port info re alternate available shuttles, taxies, vans, etc. or whether town would be available to just walk a bit and return to ship. I wanted to avoid food waste by having small portions. That was difficult. Really appreciated being able to stay in stateroom at debarkation time until our number/color was called. Long periods away from your bathroom is not good! Buying the transfers is a must. Very efficient and inexpensive. The service people were wonderful.
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SEPTEMBER
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Classy ship, great service, excellent food, good excursions. Saw Denali on a perfect, cloudless day.CONS
Small kitchen fire on the first afternoon, right after safety drill. Handled quickly, no danger to anyone.RECOMMENDED
YesHoped to see humpback whales bubble-net feeding, but most whales had already headed south to Hawaii by September, and not enough remained to cooperate in bubble-net feeding.
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AUGUST
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The staff and rooms were excellentCONS
Not enough activities and food options were not as good as other cruise linesRECOMMENDED
YesImprovement need in dining and onboard activities
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YesIt was a wonderful experience. Shore excursions were very well organized and we were lucky with weather. Land portion was also very interesting, again we were lucky with weather and with wild life sightings during tundra tour. Travel from Seward to Denali by coach is a little long. Travel on return from Denali to Anchorage by train was a much more pleasant experience.
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JULY
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The ship staff were very friendly and helpful. It was a smaller ship, so it was fairly easy to get around. The best thing they did was to put the day of the week mats in the elevators. There were plenty of different activities for people to do. My group gambled at the casino, entered touraments there, played in trivia contests, and went to the nightly shows. There were programs teaching people how to use computer apps, forest rangers came on and gave programs, and there were other programs that I don't recall now.CONS
The staff at the main restaurant (Rotterdam) continually got confused as to who ordered which appetizer, entree, etc.RECOMMENDED
YesMy sister, who has cruised before, thought that the ship was an older one, but it was well set up, with plenty of room.
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JUNE
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Alaskan rail road trip. Good program to experience Alaska overall at first time visit.CONS
Very poor internet WiFi services. Too expensive and too slow. Vessel engine noise and vibration was a little too high to sleep comfortably.RECOMMENDED
YesGenerally OK, but most of cost of every excursion was too high for the quality of service. The service of Westmark was so poor and unkind. They looked so exhausted.
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Well organized; great service; great food; good atmosphere; beautiful scenery; great happy hourCONS
Too much side sales of Holland itemsRECOMMENDED
YesI would take a Holland trip again when going to the place that I want to go. Very professional organization. Alaska is great, and Holland brought us in touch with the State. Too much Tourists sales in the cities, but that is not Holland's fault. Typical for cruises.
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Well organized, smooth operation as always by HALCONS
Somewhat monotonous after 2 weeksRECOMMENDED
YesThe quality of the food and evening performances is less than it used to be.
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OCTOBER
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One of the better HAL shipsCONS
Noisy cabin just below the aft deck lounge chairsRECOMMENDED
YesResponsive crew, well trained, most congenial. Part of the Pearl Harbor tour was cancelled because of wind, not allowing a visit to the battleship Arizona, but the bill was compensated for the cancellation. Ship activities available were extensive. 5 days each direction just cruising the Pacific Ocean tended to be slow in passing.
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JULY
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Nice dining, lounges and entertainment.CONS
No WiFi fees to high considering the charge of the cruiseRECOMMENDED
YesWill consider another trip just maybe not Holland. There are none going out of Houston out of Galveston
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JUNE
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beautiful aletoship....great service...pinnacle and canilato superbCONS
rotterdam dining room overratedRECOMMENDED
Yesgreat cruise would do it again
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MARCH
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Single opportunity to see places otherwise difficult to visit.CONS
see belowRECOMMENDED
Yes1. They accomplished what was advertised. 2. Internet access horrible, and cost criminally high. 3. They fumbled badly at the end. Our luggage was to be delivered to Santiago airport in time for our departure. It did not arrive, and we had to spend an extra night in Santiago ($205) waiting for it...and thus lost $300 on the prepaid room at out next destination. I expect some form of reimbursement.
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few rough sea daysRECOMMENDED
YesOur overall experience at Zaandam was great.
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Whole trip was goodCONS
None for us; might be slow for teenagers looking for lots of new teenage friends on the shipRECOMMENDED
YesNice ship and staff, excellent food. Very smooth sailing. Plenty of activities, although our 17 year old did not attend the youth activities (didn't look like there were many older teens aboard). Shore excursions we took were good (Juneau - dog musher's camp, Skagway - White Pass railroad round trip). Took a bus to the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau as well - glacier is really interesting and good visitor's center. We were glad we got a cabin with a window - next time would like to get a balcony. Tracy Arm was beautiful - this was the first sailing of the summer that was able to get into Tracy Arm (too much floating ice earlier in the season).
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The "Horn" cruise and the glacier trip.CONS
Room too small and only one laundry. Overpriced wine list and a ridiculous corkage fee.RECOMMENDED
No<div>Overall, an excellent cruise.</div>
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