Holland America Line Westerdam Family Cruises 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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Group of 10 young and older adults

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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PattiPB
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

In 2019 we booked an Alaskan cruise, that was rescheduled three times, until finally landing in July, 2022. We had an unbelievable deal for two extended balcony cabins, and it was a wonderful cruise. It was me and my husband (56 years old each), and two of my kids (28 & 24). This year, my brother and his wife (58) and their kids and significant others (all four are 28) jumped on the cruise in ...
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Sail Date: July 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


What an amazing cruise!

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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kawailo1
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We LOVED our cruise on the WESTERDAM by Holland America Lines..... From the fantastic room to our cabin steward, to the shore excursions and onboard entertainment, everything was top notch. We enjoyed the Exec talks by Rebecca! Gage, our activities director was very engaging and fun, line dancing was a hoot and the 5K to support Ukranian Refugees was a blast. The 8 piece band in the BBKings ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Great Alaska Vacation!

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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coachmouchet
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I know so many people always complain about Holland America about having low energy, geared to older people, not enough activities, etc. however, I feel that there is a reason. Some people want I high energy vacation, if so, pick Carnival or Royal Caribbean. If you want several different restaurants, then pick NCL. If you want luxury, then pick Seabourn. We have different cruise lines to ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Lots of issues - Mixed bag

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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Prescurrie
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We sailed on the Westerdam June 12-19 as part of a 13 person family trip. Here is a summary and highlights / lowlights: We are a couple in late 50’s with 2 of our kids (30, 27) and one of their spouses with us. Embarkation was at pier 91 in Seattle and was terrible. Despite doing verifly app, Canada app, doing pre-Covid test appropriately and completing Navigator app, Holland really ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Enjoyed the trip except Victoria

Review for a Alaska Cruise on Westerdam

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marrashadow
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

We had never cruised before. This was a new experience for us and every person we spoke to stated how wonderful it was. The room was small we had an interior on deck 7. Food was very good. We did not have issue at onboarding but tip for newbies, if it says you can board at 1pm don't wait that long we got there at 11am and it was full on its way to boarding. We got Verify done but the Arrive Can ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom



Holland America was awesome despite a very difficult situation.

Review for a Asia Cruise on Westerdam

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Kally Elizabeth
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this Asian cruise due to the itinerary (Ha!!)and visiting Vietnam was on our bucket list. Despite the Coronavirus situation, we thought the cruise was awesome.The Captain, cruise director, hotel director..and the entire crew were amazing. The passengers were kept informed of the ongoing changing situation and everyone ( passengers, as well as crew) became one big family supported each ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


We survived and thrived on the Ship without a port odyssey

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Holleyho
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I love Holland America more than ever! The first two weeks of the journey visiting Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam were spectacular! Then the (Coronavirus) hit the fan - and changed everything. We became a ship without a port after leaving Hong Kong. It was a terrible situation for our ship's captain and crew, and all of us travelers onboard, especially first time cruisers. They did ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Never again

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Pltstravel
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Cabin: poorly working A/C, dripping with water on bedding. Moisture running of walls. Overhead bed hinges broken, bed leaning forward/downward. Bathtub would backup off and on. First couple days toilet didn’t work. Used washroom off exploration cafe, only to have urinal contents flush on pants and shoes. Staff knew of problem, but didn’t correct. Didn’t offer immediate help with clothes and ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Traveled with children


Worste ever cruise

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Dave Williams
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We had a 24 day cruise on Zuderdam some years back and was okay. Now HAL have add on costs for everything. Food in Lido and Dining Room all unseasoned with the chicken, pork and beef all tasting the same as it was all cooked together. Sauces are added with a thimble measuring device and are also tastless. Entertainment mostly guest entertainers that get a free part of cruise. ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


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