Holland America Line Westerdam Cruise Reviews for Gay & Lesbian to the Mexican Riviera

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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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Unbearably loud and cold

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Westerdam

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cruise vol
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

My wife and I wanted to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary by going to Hawaii to escape cold weather without a long airflight. We have taken numerous cruises with Holland America and enjoyed all of them except that we can notice cutbacks in many areas. First, the good: The staff, in general, was very friendly and helpful, (more on staff heads later). We didn't need much extra, but ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


Amazing destination on a wonderful ship

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Westerdam

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esimon
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

A destination we've always wanted to try and it didn't disappoint. Embarkation was as easy and quick a always. Arrived by 11 on board before noon. Ship is absolutely beautiful. Crows nest is reconfigured. Didn't have a problem with it but - there is plenty of room for a larger library, dance floor and a quiet dance group. EXC is ok where it is but there is lots of unused space. New ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Holland America doesn't live up to it's reputation!

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Westerdam

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MikeyTexasT
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Greed seems to be the drive for Holland America and the parent company (Carnival). The internet service was worse than the old dial up system in the 90's, and at $25. a day or $179. for the cruise, it was definitely not worth it. We signed up, but had to wait for emails and or Text, finally just waited until the next port to answer emails and other communications I liked the Idea of paying ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


The long road to Hawaii and home!

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Westerdam

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Coronado92118
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The Westerdam Circle Island cruise was a perfect choice as it was literally round-trip from our hometown.... Also, we'd heard good things about Holland America and figured we would give it a try...as we are in the process of shifting travel gears to do more cruising in the future. Two thousand passengers is a whole lot of people to confine in close quarters for a lengthy sea voyage, but ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Celebration of my husband's birthday and retirement cruise

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Westerdam

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cabana-lover
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We had never been to San Diego-- arrived 2 days pre cruise and stayed at the Republic Hotel on State and B. Easy walking distances to Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter. Loved restaurant Ironsides--- delicious and great service. Enjoyed Seaport Village---- and walking along the waterfront Spend day at the San Diego Zoo--- thoroughly enjoyed it. We stayed in an aft cabin - 5184 with ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Pretty good... A few irritants.

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Westerdam

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sheepers21
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise mainly because it embarked from San Diego on a slightly smaller ship than we usually use. It's the first time that we have departed from a western cruise port and were curious about the recent refurbishment on the Westerdam. Embarkation was very impressive and surprising laid back compared to the process from Florida ports. It was well organized, quick and ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Really Great Cruise!!!!

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Westerdam

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slfarnsworth
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We came to San Diego for a Thanksgiving cruise and stayed at the Grand Horton Hotel for a great price. Nice historic hotel in Gas lamp district. Valet parking is $42. a night though. Glad a great dinner at Fleming's Steak House a short walk away. We have been on 18 cruises with Princess and about 12 on other lines but had never been on Holland America. We parked at Wyndham Bayside and walked ...
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Sail Date: November 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Another Great Cruise on Holland America

Review for a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Westerdam

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dctex99
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We had no family to spend Thanksgiving with so we left the day after; we had gotten a great deal on this cruise AND the next one, so did both; great price on a Signature Suite. Loved the food; our newly remodeled room, always enjoy the ports and handy having Wifi reasonable 24 hours a day to keep in touch with the world. We are 4 Star Mariners so have a few advantages from that but loved having ...
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Sail Date: November 2017

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


So cold

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Westerdam

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Jacaoljo
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

We wanted to see the Panama Canal and Central America countries. This cruise not disappoint. All except the tour in Costa Rica on a boat and a train. So disappointing . On the boat thought we'd see bunches of monkeys and other wild creatures , plus many crocs. Saw th e head of a croc and no. Monkeys..only a few birds..no big deal. The train ride was hot and uncomfortable. Th e ships areas ...
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Sail Date: March 2017

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Great Panama Cruise

Review for a Panama Canal & Central America Cruise on Westerdam

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Reefnut
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Embarkation was smooth and seamless HAL has everything well coordinated. Our balcony cabin was the same as all signature class ships but our Room stewards were great. Matter of fact as we have come to expect with HAL the entire crew was excellent. Friendly beyond belief and they work so hard. The ship is scheduled for dry dock so I am hoping that the public areas get a little TLC. You can sure ...
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Sail Date: March 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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