Alaska Westerdam Alaska 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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Lots of good things but some improvements needed
"Some of the entertainment was good but there just wasn't enough of it or enough variety in the evening on the main stage (music variety was much better).The music offerings on the ship were pretty good...."Read More
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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


First cruise into the South Pacific was a bumpy one, but still fun

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ingridzoo
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We choose this cruise for a few reasons. 1) we had always wanted to go to this area of the world 2) we love the "at sea" days as much as port days and 3) there were at sea days between every country visited, so on the off chance that someone would have gotten Covid, we would only have missed at most 1 country. As it was, we traveled with another couple,1 person got Covid, and missed 1 country. ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


A good experience

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Steveoka
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We did 2 back to back cruises from Vancouver to Shanghai on the westerdam. The staff as usual were friendly and very efficient from the room stewards to the waiting staff they were all very pleasant and full of smiles. The food overall was a good standard in all dining locations though a little salty for our liking at times but great presentation and choices. We had a signature suite ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Great Pacific Crossing and Asia Cruise

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sunhat123
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our fourth HAL cruise in the Asia-Pacific region and we enjoyed it. Westerdam has been refitted in recent years and the ship was in very good shape. Carpets and furniture were clean and well maintained. Public spaces were very pleasant. We had a verandah cabin which was nicely maintained with a modern flat screen TV on the wall across from the bed, and a good bathroom with tub/shower ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Stellar serving and attendant staff

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Bkstinson
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We sailed Sept 22-29th 2019 and had a positive travel experience made so by the excellent serving staff throughout the ship, in our cabin (thank you Ricki and Ahmad), and dining service (thank you Ari Komang Joseph Izebb and Sudika table 311). Among ourselves, we commented daily on how hard working and pleasant all the ship’s staff were. We ate breakfast and dinner in the dining room, and used ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Fairbanks, Denali and 7 day Alaska Cruise

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Seamore42
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

I selected this for the land tour as we had never been to inland Alaska. Was what I had hoped for. Weather excellent for land, but some rain on cruise. Included Excursions , especially Denali bus and train to Anchorage were spectacular. The road in Denali is fast falling away, so may not be available for too long. Saw moose, bears, caribou, sheep. Accommodations were as expected, lodges fine, ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Interior Stateroom


Beautiful Roomy Stateroom and Bathroom

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cablack
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We have sailed on a number of HAL cruises and this was our first time on the Westerdam, one week Alaska Inside Passage followed by a one week land tour. The Westerdam was remodeled last year and we were impressed with the tasteful decor, (except the odd colorful benches on each floor by the elevators). The decor is understated elegance, neutral colors, with many comfortable public spaces to ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Alaska Land & Sea Cruise

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Foggy56
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

The Holland American Alaska Land & Sea Cruise was a marvel in it's organization from Fairbanks to Seward on land and Seward to Vancouver at sea. The hotels, ground transport, buses and train moved us with without any problems. The weather was exceptional for May. The Panning for Gold, Steamboat Cruise, The Denali Outback was 102 miles filled with moose, brown bear, caribou, sheep was great. The ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Alaska southbound in style

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Grandma2000
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Loved the Westerdam. Great cabin 10018 with excellent location. Good viewing when on a southbound cruise. Entertainment great and went late into the night. BB Kings good. The 2 piano players in the Billboard Bar were also great. Food good. Only disappointment was lunch in the Pinnacle Restaurant. Not worth the extra $. Not sure why a Coconut Trifle would gave 2 layers of rich ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great Sea + Land Alaska tour

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LRLLSL
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this cruise primarily for the itinerary, both sea and land portions along with Holland America's experience in Alaska. Our first time on HAL. We really appreciated the opportunities provided by HAL to upgrade our cabin and ended up in a Neptune Suite for a nominal fee. Our room steward and Neptune Lounge concierges were fantastic. Pre-cruise in Vancouver at the Pan Pacific hotel ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


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