I agree about the lack of a balcony cabin on Zaandam. Veranda and Signature Suites are my go to cabins on HAL and Zaandam has neither. To me the Vista cabins are too expensive compared to a regular Verandah cabin. The cabins are the main reason I haven't booked on her. I would like to do the extended Mexican Riviera cruise that includes La Paz, etc. if it was offered on other ships. I would like the Vista Class ships for that itinerary. (Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Noordam or Westerdam)
~Nancy