Holland America Line Westerdam Cruise Reviews for Gourmet Food to the USA

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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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Holland America doesn't live up to it's reputation!

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Westerdam

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MikeyTexasT
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Greed seems to be the drive for Holland America and the parent company (Carnival). The internet service was worse than the old dial up system in the 90's, and at $25. a day or $179. for the cruise, it was definitely not worth it. We signed up, but had to wait for emails and or Text, finally just waited until the next port to answer emails and other communications I liked the Idea of paying ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Unbearably loud and cold

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Westerdam

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cruise vol
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

My wife and I wanted to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary by going to Hawaii to escape cold weather without a long airflight. We have taken numerous cruises with Holland America and enjoyed all of them except that we can notice cutbacks in many areas. First, the good: The staff, in general, was very friendly and helpful, (more on staff heads later). We didn't need much extra, but ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


Amazing destination on a wonderful ship

Review for a Hawaii Cruise on Westerdam

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esimon
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

A destination we've always wanted to try and it didn't disappoint. Embarkation was as easy and quick a always. Arrived by 11 on board before noon. Ship is absolutely beautiful. Crows nest is reconfigured. Didn't have a problem with it but - there is plenty of room for a larger library, dance floor and a quiet dance group. EXC is ok where it is but there is lots of unused space. New ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


The long road to Hawaii and home!

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Coronado92118
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The Westerdam Circle Island cruise was a perfect choice as it was literally round-trip from our hometown.... Also, we'd heard good things about Holland America and figured we would give it a try...as we are in the process of shifting travel gears to do more cruising in the future. Two thousand passengers is a whole lot of people to confine in close quarters for a lengthy sea voyage, but ...
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Sail Date: February 2018

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great way to celebrate 40 years of marriage

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Westerdam

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Amoore232
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

My wife and I chose to celebrate our 40th by going on a cruise. We picked Holland America and was very glad we did. The experience was beyond our expectations. The comfort and service was better than most 5 star resorts. We especially enjoyed the perks of the Neptune Suite. The concierge service was great. We decided to renew our vows during the cruise and the Cruise director, Erin, and our ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Eastern Caribbean over the New Year's

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Westerdam

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sqdoyle
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Chose cruise primarily because of departure port and dates of sailing. (Over NY Eve). Positives: 1. The signature suite! 2. Stewards very friendly--everyone always said hello. 3. Ship was redone a year ago--so spaces are nicely kept up. Very clean! 4. The EXC area and the Observation deck were VERY nice. We hung out there several times. 5. The customer service was positive and ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Signature Superior Verandah Suite


Service, Style and Appreciation

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Westerdam

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hotsocks
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

From the time we boarded there was courtesy, assistance and helpfulness. Our cabin stewart was excellent and the room service for our coffee every morning between 6:30 and 7:00 was right there...we did tip the waiter that brought our coffee every morning it was someone different everyday....as well as our cabin stewerts.... we presented them with a thank you card with a tip of our personal ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Sadly, mostly a disappointment

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Westerdam

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FengShui@Sea
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

In the interest of full disclosure the only reason I booked this cruise was because it dove tailed with a cruise I was taking prior, and I wanted to be away over Christmas. I was fully prepared to be met with a sea of blue hair and was pleasantly surprised that there were more children on this sailing (over Christmas week) than I’ve seen on Carnival. This gave a youthful feel to the cruise, ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Nice pleasant trip

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Westerdam

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Cherrock
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

My sweetheart enjoys the low key atmosphere of HAL, as well as the food and service. The service was good but not what I have experienced in the past. The food is excellent, we ate in the main dining room for dinner, did not partake in the specialty restaurants this time. The room was spacious and clean, plenty of storage. My one beef is with the entertainment, it is nice but very low ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great Christmas Cruise - No Cattle Call Feeling on HAL

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Westerdam

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robandalishap
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

The ship was great, just underwent a refit this past spring. Elevators are extremely fast, service was excellent, easy to get around the ship, food was really good (way better than most lines) and the small details really made a difference. The Casino and bars were great as well! Grandmother, Mother and Father, and 2 teens traveled in 2 Veranda rooms - very comfortable. We dined mainly in the ...
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Sail Date: December 2017

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom

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