Zuiderdam Jan 5, 2008, 7-Day Eastern Caribbean

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hockeymom

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Is anyone out there booked for this cruise? It will be our first cruise ever. Would be nice to find others who are going, too.
 
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dougfw

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Greetings,
I'm not going to be on this cruise BUT I have sailed on the Zuiderdam before and my wife and I will be on the Westerdam the day after you sail...same port. This will be our third cruise with HAL and all I can tell you is that you should have a great time. We liked the Zuiderdam (sister ship of the Westerdam) and the only fault we could find was that it lacked open spaces but that was no big deal. Half Moon Cay is the best island in the Caribbean for relaxation and sun. Unless you like vendors and loud music, you will wish you could never leave this place.
HAL is not very kid-friendly and we like it that way (Disney and Carnival are perfect for the 0 to 29 crowd...they can have it). So if you're looking for a getaway with your significant other, you've chosen the right vacation and cruise line. Here's the key: Do not get onboard and expect everything to be perfect everywhere, all the time. Read the reviews of many first-time cruisers (esp. with Carnival) and you'll see what I mean (the crew on these ships are not the passengers' personal slaves as many seem to think). Set your expectations at a reasonable/realistic level about everything and you'll be surprised at how they will be exceeded. Have fun!
 
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