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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Not what was expected

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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SJG1
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We chose to go on this cruise (our very first cruise) because it was advertised as an Irish music cruise to Alaska promoted by Gertrude Byrne. We expected, from the title of the cruise, to be treated to true Irish music, along the lines of We Banjo Three and other types of traditional Irish sounds. What we got was primarily American country music sung by Irish bands. We are not fans of most ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Scenery was terrific, onboard experience was like a Holiday Inn next to a highway

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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Seventyishtraveller
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because we didn't feel up to going to Europe this year. Never having been to Alaska, we felt that the three-hour flight to Seattle wouldn't be too taxing and then a leisurely, relaxing cruise of seven days with no jet lag would be just the ticket. We opted for Holland America to assign our rooms and when, the week before, we were assigned Room we were at first happy. Back of ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Worst Cruise Line

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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CruiseAversion
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This cruise was the first of the year to Alaska for Holland America this year, 2023. We had heard favorable things about a Holland America; however, the cruise line failed to live up to any of the expectations that people had set for us. It began by having the board at 11 AM without our cabins being ready nor leaving until 5 PM. All of the passengers were directed to the Lido deck, where they ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Great value for the money

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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dswiss
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was the last of off a series of cruises that took us from SE Asia to Seattle. And it was the most enjoyable one! The ship is old, but still very nice and comfortable and tech friendly. Wifi worked great, the App was useful and did have a good chat function. The cabin was spacious and well equipped. But we did have some issues with the TV remote and changing batteries did not help. Food ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


A transpacific cruise with itinery issues and limited food choices - but still relaxing

Review for a Transpacific Cruise on Westerdam

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Mark N-Yoshi
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We wanted to take my MIL and FIL on vacation. Living in Hokkaido their entire life, they'd never been to the USA. We found this transpacific cruise last September and we chose it- my second repositioning cruise; their first cruise EVER. Embarkation - we'd received a message indicating the Inside Passage was now a no-go. Ok, I thought- though beautiful, it wasn't a deal breaker. We got on ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Met our expectations

Review for a Asia Cruise on Westerdam

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Antony5912
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

All good all round. The food was a bit bland - we think because of the older demographics of the other passengers. But overall we enjoyed it. Bar staff were great and funny. Mask policy was controversial and some guests were a bit angry. Took a day trip tour with City Unscripted - our guide was called Gabriel (Jewel) I think...he was excellent. The burgers were good and we were glad we went ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


What a disappointment!

Review for a Asia Cruise on Westerdam

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beth singer
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted to see the cherry blossoms in Japan and booked with HAL because they were sailing this spring at the right time. We sailed with them in 2016 to Alaska and it was fine. This sailing was just awful. I read the cruise critic review several months ago when we first booked and it seemed very good but their review is way out of date. I checked recent reviews just before sailing and they ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Japanese Adventure

Review for a Asia Cruise on Westerdam

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simongibbs6
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Embarked at Yokohama (airport bus from Haneda was easy). Approx an hour from arrival to embarkation on ship. Would recommend completing VeriFLY app. There was a separate line for those who had. We were in cabin (VE). Quiet and comfortable. The ship itself is traditional in feel, a little past its best, but spotlessly clean. Japanese rules meant wearing of masks, which was generally adhered to. ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Our 3rd cruise with HAL has us a bit concerned

Review for a Asia Cruise on Westerdam

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wbwright79
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We have only cruised 3 times with HAL, however each was 14+ days. We were on the last Asia cruise before Covid, and the 1st one since Covid (ports in Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan). Both on Westerdam. However HAL is down trending for us. Preface: Let me just say that running a cruise is a very difficult thing. Nearly every guest on board has a unique need or request. Staffing turn over ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Worst cruise ever don’t waste your money

Review for a Asia Cruise on Westerdam

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sw1951
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was a special birthday gift for my husband it was bad no organisation after 2 hrs in Singapore immigration and booking in we got to ship to find another queue to hand in passports after another hr we were free they said they needed them for immigration to Phuket which was 2 days away dinner that night took 3hrs. In Phuket we were landed in an industrial area by tender very choppy and long ...
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Sail Date: February 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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