Westerdam Review
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We were glad for the opportunity to ride the M.S. Westerdam out of Ft. Lauderdale for the Western Caribbean. It was cruise number nine (9) for us. We had previously sailed on the Zuiderdam in the Southern Caribbean and the Eurodam in the Eastern Caribbean. As anticipated, the deck plan was already familiar to us as our oft-travelled (five times) Oosterdam and prior voyage on the Zuiderdam as sister ships. Our first cruise voyage ever was in 2001 on the older Westerdam to Alaska. We have been with Holland America ever since.
Prior experience with Half Moon Cay led me to try booking a "clamshell" as soon as I boarded ship, knowing that they would all be spoken for, well in advance. At best, I managed to get on a waiting list for one which became available when I went ashore.
Enjoyed the shore experience of safe swimming near shore with the visibility of our large mother ship anchored in the distance with the tenders bringing us to shore.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom
Cabin 1122, farthest port aft, under dining room, ceiling noise from moving furniture all night. Sleep compromised. Also engine and vibration noise. Cold water in shower which was eventually fixed.
Cabin 4134, very nice, more spacious with verandah but hot water was lacking for the shower.