Melinda

Age: 51 to 60
Occupation: part time w/travel group
Number of Cruises: 3 to 5 Cruises
Ship: Zaandam
Sailing Date: June 10, 2000
Itinerary: Western Caribbean

The ship and crew were wonderful!  We had a mini-suite with a verandah which enabled us to enjoy viewing the water whenever we wished. The verandahs are private and very spacious. We had a balcony when we sailed on the Grand Princess but it was smaller and we overlooked other balconies (not much privacy!)

Our cabin steward, Oka, was very efficient and a pleasure.

Our only complaint was with the efficiency of the wine steward in the dining room. We had late dining. Yvette had 17 tables to serve.  It was an impossible task for her to serve all efficiently.  She tried her best but it was an impossible task. Perhaps by now HAL has gotten Yvette some help!

I highly recommend the Zaandam and, if one can stretch the budget, get a mini-suite!

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