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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It was a RAY of SUNSHINE

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kmr.russo
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Demographic was a bit to old for my husband and I, but worked great for my In-laws. Thats the only thing I can throw a stone at... and that's subjective. The staff was absolutely the best! Charming, helpful and a genuine smile on their face 24/7. I thought the food was great. The dining staff was so helpful with dietary issues and the service was outstanding. Truthfully, outstanding service across ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


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alisonkittle
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Just got back from a cruise on the Westerdam with my husband, daughter, and her 4 year old son. We stayed in a typical balcony cabin while our daughter and grandson had an interior cabin. While there are a few reviews of this cruise on the internet I had a difficult time finding answers to some finder details in advance and felt it worth sharing: Boarding – COVID restrictions are completely ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Traveled with children


Great cabin stewards but that it.

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msim59
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Splurged and took my wife on her first cruise and try and pamper her some with a bamboo spa massage as well as a mani-pedi, which were paid in advance t our sailing. After both treatments, my wife was bruised on the back of her legs from the massage and her hands and feet were slightly bruised as well. While walking on different deck while the crew were working to keep the ship clean, the solvent ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Lots of good things but some improvements needed

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DaronC
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We did a cruise with two other couples on the Westerdam round trip out of Seattle to Alaska. Some of the pluses: The ship was in very good shape for its age and didn't generally feel overcrowded. The indoor pool and hot tubs were nice since the weather outside usually wasn't nice. The promenade deck went all the way around the outside of the ship which was great for exercising with ...
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Sail Date: June 2023


Not what was expected

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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


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