Westerdam Review

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Westerdam 12/16 - Eastern Caribbean

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Westerdam
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nates04
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

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Sail Date: Dec 2007
Cabin: Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)

I was on the Westerdam for the 12/16/07 sailing. Purplenorway, J Alex's Mom, Ssantow and others have already done such a great job reviewing this same cruise that I almost don't feel the need to add anymore, but thought I would add my perspective. This is a long review, so if you want the short version here it is - - Overall I was very pleased with the cruise, with just a few areas I thought could improve. Now on to the slightly more detailed version:

Background - My DW and I went on this cruise. We are in our mid 20's. This was her first cruise, my first with HAL, I have previously been on cruises with RCCL. We booked through an online agency, and really had no problems booking this way. We wanted a cruise that wasn't as much of a party environment, while providing a slightly refined cruising experience with still plenty of fun. HAL delivered on what I was looking for and really met a niche I was looking for.

Pre Cruise Hotel - We stayed at the Renaissance Hotel on 17th street right by Port Everglades. We had originally booked at a different hotel, but found the Renaissance on hotwire for $99 before taxes and fees, so we took it. The hotel was ok, good for the money. We flew into town late and didn't get to the hotel until 1:30 in the morning. The man who checked us in was not friendly, and almost made me feel like I was robbing him or something. The rest of the staff was fine. I wouldn't really want to pay $300 for this place, though others may think differently.

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Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views)

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