Zaandam - Alaska

[cigloo]

Hi all,

 

Looking to take a cruise with Holland America with the family. We are looking at the Zaandam for August.

 

How is the ship and service?

[RuthC]

I loved the ship when I sailed her. She's the right size for me---not too large, not too small. It's a quick walk to get from one place to another, yet there's plenty to do. Getting around easily is a plus, as there is so much scenery in Alaska, and you'll want to see it from various vantage points.

I also love the music theme in the decorating around the ship. Lots of things to look for! Try to find the sax that Bill Clinton played.

Service is pretty much as you'd find on any HAL ship, which is to say very, very good. It's the Indonesian and Filipino crew that bring many of us back so often.

[Crusing Bob]

I agree with Ruth. We loved the Zaandam for our Hawaii cruise last November and are sorry it has rotated out with the Oosterdam for Hawaii. It was our first time away from the Vista Class and it was fantastic. Don't believe the negative comments that have been posted by some and cruise on the Zaandam and enjoy every minute because they pass quickly towards the end of the sailing.

[kazu]

i concur with Ruth and Cruising Bob. A great ship. enjoy her :D

[fsdj1097]

To borrow a line from Siskel and Ebert - two thumbs...way up! We loved the Zaandam and we definitely were hooked on Alaska. We've only been back 6 times!!! :D

[dag144]

I am sailing on the Zaandam this Wed/\. 11/12. This will be my 3rd cruise on her. She is my favorite ship in the line. Lots of good memories. Lucky you!:):)

[Zippercat]

We loved our Alaska trip on the Zaandam last September and would take her again without hesitation!