Rome (Civitavecchia) to the Mediterranean Holland America Line Westerdam Cruise Reviews

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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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A wonderful crossing

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Westerdam

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recruiter 28
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise since we enjoy transatlantic cruising. We wanted to experience Holland America and it was a good value. The embarkation was the quickest we had ever experienced. The staff was friendly and appeared happy. Food selections were varied. We did not choose to go to the add on restaurants. My spouse attended the America Test Kitchen classes. It was great to have a Catholic ...
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Sail Date: October 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great Transatlantic crossing

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Westerdam

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DGM
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We booked this cruise just 2 weeks prior to sailing because the price was great. We enjoyed the ports, but had been to all of them multiple times. • Ship information o The ship was is in great shape, everything worked and all public areas were kept very clean. There are plenty of places for quiet alone time and small group board games. • Activities o I loved the Americas Test ...
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Sail Date: October 2017

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Delighted return HAL customers - but what happened to the Library?

Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Westerdam

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u7jf
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

After our 24 Day Adriatic & Mediterranean Dream cruise we are now 'rusted on,' Holland America devotees. The food quality and portions were perfect aboard the Westerdam. The staff have all undergone 'enhanced customer-service training,' and it shows! Every staff member we met welcomed us with a lovely smile and warm greeting. We love Holland America's decision to retain attentive pool-side and ...
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Sail Date: August 2017

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Westerdam 12 nights Mediterranean cruise from Rome to Barcelona

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Westerdam

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Mary Sun
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I chose this cruise because I sailed on Holland American before, liked HAL very much. The timing and port of calls fit our schedule and interests. Food on HAL is wonderful, crew are hard working and friendly. Not much on-board activities on this trip but it didn't matter to us because we went on shore every time the ship docked. In fact I think less on-board activities helps bring down the overall ...
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Sail Date: July 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Westerdam 12 Day Western Mediterranean

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Westerdam

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Swice
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Holland America Westerdam Mediterranean Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona June 2017 While everyone has their own likes and dislikes, there was very little not to like about this cruise on the Westerdam. This ship had been in drydock a few weeks earlier. Some of the rehab work took longer than expected and continued up until our voyage. By the time we got on, all of the work ...
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Sail Date: June 2017

Traveled with children


One of the best .

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Westerdam

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monkeyman18
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I chose this cruise for the destinations especially Dubrovnik and a chance to relive memories of Malta and Gozo. On arrival at the embarkation I could not believe how simple and easy check in went - on board within 30 minutes of arrival. Apparently the ship had been in dry dock and some work would continue during the cruise. A benefit of $200 each for the inconvenience was added to our ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


An Awesome Adriatic Dream on the Westerdam

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Westerdam

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Cindy
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We are equal opportunity cruisers…we will consider almost any line and choose based on itinerary, schedule, and price. As an example, our last four cruises have been Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, and most recently Holland America. Our next cruise is on Regal Princess so maybe we're repeating the cycle, who knows? We were on the first Westerdam cruise following dry dock at the end of ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Pleasantly Surprised!

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Westerdam

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klscaz
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was the first cruise after dry dock. We did not experience any issues in our stateroom. We did see some steps in the main dining room where the carpet needed to be tacked down. Deck 10 was closed but this was not a problem for us. HAL generously compensated us with a $200 on board credit to make up for this issue. This was our 3rd HAL cruise but probably our 20th cruise in total--losing ...
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Sail Date: April 2017

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Westerdam - Eastern Mediterranean

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Westerdam

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Ben T
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Having learned so much from these boards, I wanted to share my thoughts on our recent Med cruise aboard the ms Westerdam departing and returning to Rome. Ports of call included: Naples, Messina Sicily, Corfu Greece, Dubrovnik Croatia, Venice, Malta and Salerno. EMBARKATION: If you are departing from Rome, keep in mind that the port of Civitavecchia is a good hour drive from Rome. As our driver ...
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Sail Date: August 2007

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Westerdam - Western Mediterranean

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Westerdam

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trigger
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

Background There were five of us in family myself, wife, (40's) and three kids ages 19, 14, and 7. We traveled with our friends from the US that included a Mom and 3 kids 15 - 12. Third cruise all with Holland America. Pre Cruise Accommodation. Stayed at Hotel Mediterraneo in Civitavecchia and it was good, if a little pricey I thought for what you got, I would definitely venture that the room ...
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Sail Date: July 2007

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom

Traveled with children


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