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Love it or hate it? An honest review of Zuiderdam.

Professor Melissa
Professor Melissa
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👁️ 45K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 7:37
What This Creator Said
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Northern_europe · 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I recently sailed Holland America Li's Zer Dam ship and here's my honest take on this ship

I've recently sailed some Excel class or Mega ships from other cruise lines and getting around the ship felt very easy and refreshing in comparison

I find Holland America crew to be exceptional especially compared to some of the other cruise lines

I did end up in an adjoining stateroom and I did not know my neighbors but I could hear everything which is a problem with ad joining staterooms

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the app or order in person at the Dive-In for quick meals
Take advantage of the covered atrium in the pool area on variable weather days
Request a midship stateroom on deck one for easy port access

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Food options during off-hoursUse 24/7 room service, but expect limited options and potential waits
Navigating a smaller shipThe ship is easy to navigate, with clear signage and manageable size

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on Zuiderdam?
QHow does Zuiderdam compare to larger cruise ships?
QWhat should first-timers know about this ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconDining Room Service1 Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Here's my honest review of Holland America Cruise Line's Zuiderdam, a Vista class ship. Learn more about the pros and cons and features of this smaller-sized cruise ship, including a look at an interior stateroom. ------------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️