Holland America Line Westerdam Cruise Reviews

4.5 / 5.0
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The timings for meal were restrictive for us.
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Buffet breakfast was not up to standard.
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Smoking area was best we ever experienced.
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Towel animal zoo, done by all the stewards.  So fun!
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Enjoyed the trip except Victoria

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marrashadow
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

We had never cruised before. This was a new experience for us and every person we spoke to stated how wonderful it was. The room was small we had an interior on deck 7. Food was very good. We did not have issue at onboarding but tip for newbies, if it says you can board at 1pm don't wait that long we got there at 11am and it was full on its way to boarding. We got Verify done but the Arrive Can ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


Great itinerary, wonderful service

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disudds
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We booked the first 16 days of the Far East Discovery because of the amazing itinerary and we were not disappointed. From Singapore to Hong Kong, every port had something wonderful to offer. This was our 8th cruise and our first on Holland America. Unfortunately, the embarkation was horrible. We had a 12:00 check in but had to wait about two hours in the cruise terminal before we could check ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Holland America was awesome despite a very difficult situation.

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Kally Elizabeth
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this Asian cruise due to the itinerary (Ha!!)and visiting Vietnam was on our bucket list. Despite the Coronavirus situation, we thought the cruise was awesome.The Captain, cruise director, hotel director..and the entire crew were amazing. The passengers were kept informed of the ongoing changing situation and everyone ( passengers, as well as crew) became one big family supported each ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom



Never again

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Pltstravel
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Cabin: poorly working A/C, dripping with water on bedding. Moisture running of walls. Overhead bed hinges broken, bed leaning forward/downward. Bathtub would backup off and on. First couple days toilet didn’t work. Used washroom off exploration cafe, only to have urinal contents flush on pants and shoes. Staff knew of problem, but didn’t correct. Didn’t offer immediate help with clothes and ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Traveled with children


Worste ever cruise

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Dave Williams
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We had a 24 day cruise on Zuderdam some years back and was okay. Now HAL have add on costs for everything. Food in Lido and Dining Room all unseasoned with the chicken, pork and beef all tasting the same as it was all cooked together. Sauces are added with a thimble measuring device and are also tastless. Entertainment mostly guest entertainers that get a free part of cruise. ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Are they all in training?

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ktaveler2
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We have always dreamed of an aft cabin got one one the ship. At first glance we were very disappointed because if was so small, old, and dreary but at least we had an aft view but the veranda was filthy, covered in soot. I asked the cabin attendant if it could be swept at least but he said they don't clean it. Although the view was beautiful I could not sit there because of the filth. I would have ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great people but lacking educational component

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TravelDreamer75
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

This was my second HAL cruise, and I have to say from the top my biggest disappointment was that there were no Educational lectures like I had my first cruise. If this is not a regular HAL experience, I apologize, but my first cruise had college professors in Geology and History that packed the theater with their amazing quality. We also had short language classes before ports to practice how to ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Loved the Neptune cabin and perks.

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daryllafferty
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

This was our first time in a Neptune Suite. We loved the convenience of the concierge just down the hall, the priority dining seating, and breakfast in the Pinnacle Restaurant. We originally signed up for a Signature Suite, but were offered an upgrade to a Neptune for just $250 each on a 15 day cruise. It was well worth it. It will be hard to cruise in anything less next time. My wife ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


HAL Far East Discovery was excellent discovery

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Gravlax
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

This was the 3rd HAL cruise we had taken, and an excellent experience. All ship's amenities were beyond expectation. Any mechanical issue, such as a banging door on the veranda, were taken care of immediately. Our cabin steward, Gede, was superbly attentive to our requests and needs. The dining room staff which included our waiter, Antoni, his assistant waiter, Ferry, and our wine steward, Joseph, ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


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