Westerdam Review
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Keep in mind that all reviews are a matter of the reviewer's opinion. What was fantastic for one may be totally unacceptable for another. Given that please accept my opinion for whatever value it may have for you.
For this cruise, we booked a Neptune Suite. That comes with many perks that may not be available to those who book a less expensive stateroom.
Embarkation - VIP treatment due to booking the suite. We turned in an Avis rental car and boarded a waiting shuttle to the cruise port. We may have been lucky, but the shuttle was there when we checked our rental in. The shuttle dropped us in front of the cruise ship where our luggage was immediately taken by a waiting porter. We were through check-in and in our stateroom by 11:05 AM. All of our luggage was delivered to our stateroom by 2:00 PM which left us lots of time to explore the ship prior to sail-away.
Cabin Review
Veranda - Stern facing Neptune Suite with wrap-around private veranda. Westerdam stateroom 6166. For those who are in love with the ocean view provided by a veranda this one is everything you could ask for. Room for table with 4 chairs, 2 lounge chairs with ottoman and side table and 2 chaise lounges. Although all were usable and comfortable the furniture could use some replacement as happens with all cane furniture exposed to the elements. There is no significant wind on the stern so room service meals are so enjoyable that you almost want to forego the Main Dining Room. Unfortunately, there was a cigar smoker below us and cigarette smokers above and beside us which caused us to retreat to our stateroom whenever they were on their respective decks.Stateroom - King size bed with a variety of pillows, flat screen TV with DVD player, desk, mini-fridge, sofa, two side chairs, coffee table, 3 closets, dressing area, shower, hot tub with shower, and twin sinks. Everything as described by Holland America. In addition there were several gifts provided by the Captain and staff when we arrived. Everything was kept immaculate by our room stewards. Our ice bucket was always full. Both of our stewards knew us by name and were always cheerful. Laundry service, free to those in Neptune Suites, allowed us to return home with no dirty clothes to wash.