Shanghai 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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Varied and Interesting Cruise Around Asia

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RG3138
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this 28 day cruise from Shanghai to Singapore because of the itinerary and we were not disappointed. We saw Shanghai, 5 ports in southern Japan, 2 ports in Taiwan, Manila in the Philippines, Hong Kong, 4 ports in Vietnam, 1 in Cambodia and 2 in Thailand before reaching Singapore. This is a great way to see Asia - from very modern cities, to 3rd world countries. We had 3 days in Shanghai ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Holland America is changing!

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Lynn@ECGA
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have traveled on many HA cruises and still believe that it offers value; but over the years there appears to be a greater focus on profit and less on quality of service. They have definitely lost out to the more luxury lines and it shows. We selected this trip as the ports were exotic and the cost of cabin reasonable; and that proved to be true. What changed is the up-charge for everything ...
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Sail Date: March 2019


Exceeded expectations!

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KWCowell
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Great ports, lots of activities aboard ship on sea days. Services were outstanding; staff was pleasant and aimed to please. Food in the main dining room included options that were specific to our ports of call, and Lido Market dinners often reflected that as well. Ship is well-maintained. Would sail on this ship again and again. Embarkation process was a little slower than other cruise lines but ...
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Sail Date: March 2019


Westerdam Not What Expected

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Chris-Topher
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I booked this cruise mainly due to the itinerary it offered to East Asia, the brand of Holland America was the second reason. The Westerdam is a nice, clean and comfortable cruise ship and offered all the amenities that cruise lines offer. I enjoyed the itinerary and all the ports visited. However, my experience of the Westerdam was a little disappointing and although the staff were polite ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


Cruise of Asia

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KetoCruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This was the friendliest cruise ship, we have been on. The crew were helpful and happy to serve. Stateroom was comfortable and larger than those on the newer ships. Good selection of tv programmes and movies available. The only problem we had was with the air conditioning was not strong enough to cool the room enough during the night. The main dining room was good especially in the anytime ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Large Ocean-View Stateroom


Just an average cruise

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stujake
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this cruise because the itinerary included some places we had not yet visited. We chose a Signature Suite because it afforded more room for not a large premium. The veranda, although larger than many ships, was not important since the weather was too cold to sit out there for even a short amount of time. We were very pleased with our cabin choice (8053) as it was very conveniently ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Overall a Great Experience

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jimandmija
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise because we love cruising in Asia and we prefer cooler weather over hot and humid weather. Holland America has a kind of a laid back atmosphere that we enjoy but their sea days are lacking in things to do. We did enjoy the lecturers on the various ports of call. They have worked on having better entertainment with piano players in the billboard on board lounge and BB King in ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Disappointing HAL experience

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Liscat
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We joined the Westerdam in Shanghai having spent a great week discovering the exciting city of Shanghai. This was my third HAL cruise so my expectations were high. Unfortunately it was very disappointing overall. As a plus Embarkation and disembarkation had improved from previous trips. Cabin was standard and clean. Meals were very ordinary and on multiple occasions came to the table cold. Many ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great ports, tired cabins

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Dioz
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The ports on this cruise were fabulous. Even though it was cold for the first few weeks, it was well worth going. The crew on Westerdam are some of the best I've come across on any HAL ship. ALL of them were wonderful. The cabins however, are tired & need an upgrade. Our bath had a crack in it & poured water all over the floor every time we had a shower. We tried to get them to fix it but, ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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