Westerdam, Holland America cruise to Alaska: Seattle, Glacier Bay, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Victoria, Canada. Avg speed 15-20 knots. Total distance 2072 nautical miles. (1NM=1.15 mile)
Our cruise rating for the Westerdam is Excellent for the following reasons: Great itinerary, organized, knowledgeable personnel, easy no-wait tendering, eat when you wish, huge variety of tours, classic style of cruising, and 24 hour room service.
I would not recommend this cruise for children. Most of them looked quite bored and we saw them running around in circles on deck 10 and the Lido pool with their parents watching so "they could burn off some energy."
Best cabin we have ever had on a cruise. Large room, comfy bed, lots of mirrors, magnifying mirror, bottles of toiletries instead of wall mounted ones, tables big enough for room service trays, and huge covered veranda. No wind at the back of the ship. SHHH...don't tell anyone how nice the back of the ship is!