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Classic nautical finishes, modern amenities and a spectacular art collection make Zuiderdam a continued favourite. Numerous enrichment and entertainment activities keep guests going from the moment they wake on this cruise ship. Explorations Central makes every journey more meaningful with local insights. Music Walk® venues, such as Billboard Onboard, brings the best tunes to the sea. When it comes to dining, there are options for everyone, from steak at the Pinnacle Grill to burgers and fries at the Dive-In to exquisite Italian cuisine at Canaletto.
Overall, pretty pleased with our second HAL cruise, the 12 day Historic Baja. The Zuiderdam was fine - felt in good shape, everything worked well that we saw. Only ship complaint was overcrowding in some venues - especially the Billboard OnBoard for things like trivia, Bingo & Happy Hour. Our aft balcony was fantasic -huge deck & very good size inside. Food was a bit hit or miss - the Morimoto pop-up was not good and a waste of money and the MDR was generally fine but there were of course some dishes that missed the mark. We enjoyed the couple shows we saw & Orange Night - the Dam band was lit. We liked the port stops especially Loreto & Guaymas - classic sleepy Mexican towns. Bummer we missed P. Vallarta due to cartel violence & while we understood the necessity to skip it, we did NOT understand why we had to go anyway to retrieve two of HAL's employees or why they did not refund our port fees & taxes - felt like we just paid to collect their staff! Nor was there any attempt to add a different port or even just extend our calls in Mazatlan & Ensenada which should have been easier to do. A "free" margarita or glass of house wine when many have a beverage package was a poor "goodwill gesture" on the part of corporate. Still, overall, a really good cruise.
This is a fantastic itinerary, the crew are very friendly which saved the experience and made the cruise extremely enjoyable. This was truly a cruise that allows the cruiser to view the worlds aquarium This ship is old and although it went into dry dock before this cruise still needs some update, for example the TVs both in the cabin room and in public spaces use old technology and are backlit which is annoying to watch shows on. Cabins in the front forward area on the 4 level are prone to a sewer smell and our cabin had a gurgling shower drain making it gross (thank goodness we booked the greenhouse spa) Thr maintenance staff was able to correct the gurgling shower drain after several notifications and was able to eliminate the sewer smell in the cabin. Would not recommend room, unless the cabin was completely renovated. This cruise was saved by the excellent service from the cabin stewards, bar staff and main dining staff without their great attitudes a bad cabin would have been a horrible experience. The Greenhouse spa is smaller than those on the pinnacle ships but the therapy pool and ceramic chairs are so relaxing.
With refined amenities and Holland America Line signature Mariner’s Dream bed gracing each elegant stateroom, the ship offers six grades of staterooms. Most are ocean-facing, many featuring teak-lined verandas for dining alfresco or private sunbathing.
Holland America Line invites you to dine "As You Wish". To savour Italian cuisine one night and a perfectly grilled porterhouse steak the next. To take your place in the Dining Room at a specific seating time or be spontaneous, following your desires. Onboard, there are restaurants to suit every mood, along with the flexibility to choose the dining style you prefer.
Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many- or as few- as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream- do everything, or do nothing at all.
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
