Holland America Mexican Riviera Cruise Reviews
Holland America Line
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- Traditional cruising experience with modern touches
- Around-the-world sailings offered
- Extensive dining options and enrichment programs
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Sailed January 2017
Like the colour scheme, which is more subdued than I remember on the other 3 Vista class ships, Food in the MDR seemed a step up over our last cruise on Eurodam. The wait staff have changed from pen and paper to tablets, with a noticeable ...
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Sailed January 2017
My husband has SADD. We took this cruise for the sunshine and it was our first time on Mexico's west side.
Cleanliness, service and excursions were plentiful and varied. The food was abundant and we could remain lowkey, which we ...
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Sailed December 2016
Wonderful cruise! It was really the staff that made it so great. Every single staff member was so gracious and accommodating and that made it so enjoyable for us! The staff member Bagus in the dining room was very helpful and sweet.
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Sailed December 2016
Had a wonderful cruise and enjoyed the people. Great weather and a great cabin added to our enjoyment. The destinations were typical, but still was pleasurable. Food is fine, not special but good enough to gain a few pounds from (sadly ...
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Sailed December 2016
To begin with, this wasnt our first cruise. We have done Disney -- 7, NCL - 4, Royal Car-- 4, Carnival - 2 prior to our first ever with HAL. Wanted to take time to list out the various issues we have had with HAL.
Concierge / Lounge :- ...
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Sailed December 2016
Grandpa wanted to go fishing, and can no longer handle the long flights to Florida, so we picked this easy San Diego departure.
As this trip was during Winter Break (the week before Christmas) the ship was FULL of children. Good for ...
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Sailed December 2016
Sixth cruise to Mex. Riviera, fifth on Holland. Didn't disappoint at all. One negative: Holland has cut back on more "gourmet" or continental food offerings such as gourmet cheese, smoked salmon, a more extensive room menu, no ...
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Sailed December 2016
My husband and I cruise several times a year, usually on Carnival, but have ventured to other lines when there were good deals, wanting to check out differences from one to another. We jumped on The Westerdam because we love to cruise out ...
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Sailed December 2016
We chose Holland America because our other HAL cruise was wonderful, exceeded expectations, plus it departs from San Diego, our home.
This cruise, however disappointed in a few ways: our cabin attendant was not as friendly as on prior ...
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Sailed November 2016
This my eighth cruise with two on NCL, two on Carnival, one on Princess and my third on HA. This was the best cruise so far.
Boarding in San Diego was easy (it usually is). The check-in person told us that there were 300 minors on ...
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Sailed November 2016
This is our 12th cruise 2nd on holland America
Embarkation and disimbarkatio not we're very smooth
The Westerdam is a worn out ship no matter where you go on the ship there are items in disrepair
Our was mini balcony suite and ...
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Sailed November 2016
I wanted to take my 3 grown daughters on a cruise during Thanksgiving week out of San Diego. Two of the girls had never cruised before and I could barely keep up with their excitement over everything!
Embarkation was good and didn't ...
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Sailed November 2016
We finally were able to try Holland America Cruise line on the Westerdam.
It was great leaving out of our hometown,San Diego,than to drive to Long Beach or Fly.
Embarkation-was a breeze,very organized-we arrived at 11am and were on ...
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Sailed November 2016
Everything about the Neptune Suite & the amenitities that go with it are great. Priority embarkation & disembarkation, priority tender access, the Neptune lounge & the suite itself. Unfortunately we sailed on the Westerdam ...
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Sailed October 2016
As I write this review, know that my cruise was 6 months ago. I am only going off of mental notes remaining; this prevents me from talking about minor details, and rather only reporting what I can recall now as significant.
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Sailed October 2016
This was our first cruise on the Westerdam but we have done many more on other HAL ships. I like this size of ship-not too big and not too small.
We had a Signature suite and love the size of the cabin and balcony.
The staff on ...
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Sailed October 2016
Disclaimer-I actually won this cruise in a raffle, though I paid airfare, taxes, tips and incidentals.
I was really impressed with this cruise and the ms Westerdam. The staff was cheerful and gracious, the food was excellent and the ...
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Sailed December 2015
We got advance notice that boarding would be delayed due to the outbreak of norovirus on the two previous cruises. They were "deep cleaning" the ship. No objection from me, and they continued cleaning all during our cruise; ...
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Sailed December 2015
My wife and I are in our mid 40's no kids and have cruise on Princess, NCL, and Royal Caribbean. We both were exited to spend the holiday at sea.
I will start with the good then not so much
We arrived to the pier at 2 pm anxious to ...
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Sailed December 2015
Again, a wonderful experience. The Veendam is an older and smaller ship, but well maintained and not crowded at all. We always were able to find a quiet place to relax with NO people.
The stateroom, an ocean view, was fine. Wonderful ...
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Sailed December 2015
There were some real positives in our experience. The cleaning crew kept everything immaculate and were very nice, our room was comfortable and well designed/very quiet, I had a lovely port excursion and the entertainment-- in the bars as ...
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Sailed December 2015
My husband and I just got back from our first cruise in many years. This was a test of sorts to see if we are 'cruise ready' for the next phase in our lives as empty nesters/early retiree's. (mid 50's) Chose HAL because of price and ...
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Sailed December 2015
This is our seventh cruise, fourth on Holland, second on Veendam in one year (that is how much we like this ship.) We would define this cruise line as one for relaxed mature passengers who value an elegant and quiet experience over being ...
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Sailed November 2015
Negative feed back. to many older people, average age around 70, no out side pool games, outside lights that string over the pool deck were on 2 times during the cruise only while at port. you should have food on lido deck at all times ...
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Sailed November 2015
Nov. 19-26 HAL Veendam Mexican Riviera (San Diego Departure) by the twin of Oscar the Grouch
Let me start by stating the we have cruised 14 times since 2006, and seven have been on HAL; the others scattered on RCCL, Celebrity, and ...
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