Hong Kong 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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Expected more - Got a whole lot less.

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briansnel
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Cruising is a game of expectations as with most things in life. Having previously sailed on freestyle ships, that are often looked down on, we expected a little more from our first Holland America experience. So this review is more related to how we were disillusioned with “traditional old school” cruising. Embarkation in Hong Kong. Not a drop of water or morsel of a snack for guests waiting ...
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Sail Date: March 2024

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Not the Cruise line it used to be

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Danell64
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We cruise a lot and travelled on the Holland America line before covid and it was fine. However this most recent trip was disappointing and an exercise in money-grabbing. The menu did not change the entire trip, that is to say French onion soup was the ONLY soup on offer for the duration - how difficult is it to make another type of soup? On the first day I asked for the herring but was told it ...
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Sail Date: March 2024

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


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


Are they all in training?

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ktaveler2
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

We have always dreamed of an aft cabin got one one the ship. At first glance we were very disappointed because if was so small, old, and dreary but at least we had an aft view but the veranda was filthy, covered in soot. I asked the cabin attendant if it could be swept at least but he said they don't clean it. Although the view was beautiful I could not sit there because of the filth. I would have ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Great people but lacking educational component

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TravelDreamer75
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

This was my second HAL cruise, and I have to say from the top my biggest disappointment was that there were no Educational lectures like I had my first cruise. If this is not a regular HAL experience, I apologize, but my first cruise had college professors in Geology and History that packed the theater with their amazing quality. We also had short language classes before ports to practice how to ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom

Traveled with disabled person


Loved the Neptune cabin and perks.

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daryllafferty
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

This was our first time in a Neptune Suite. We loved the convenience of the concierge just down the hall, the priority dining seating, and breakfast in the Pinnacle Restaurant. We originally signed up for a Signature Suite, but were offered an upgrade to a Neptune for just $250 each on a 15 day cruise. It was well worth it. It will be hard to cruise in anything less next time. My wife ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Definitely in need of a refit

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quadrant
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

I picked this cruise for the brilliant itinerary - the ports were the best part of the trip.There is absolutely NO Wow factor to this ancient ship.Embarkation went smoothly(mainly because I,d done it on line before leaving home),the welcome aboard was non-existent.Cabins not ready so battled to find our way around,no staff to point us in the right direction.All decor & public areas are very drab & ...
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Sail Date: November 2019


Great ports of call, OK staff, Terrible ship

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crusty guy
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

I choose this cruise for one reason only the ports of call, I was excited to get guided tours around, no thinking, no getting lost but after the third terrible excursion, I cancelled the rest of them. Cruise Asia is a terrible provider of excursions and does not even give a bottle of water all day. (note average age of traveler is 65+ and the hottest ports of call in the world) The literature ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


Fabulous itinerary but HAL ship quiet with very little entertainment

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stormywaters
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

Took the 14 day leg on the HAL Westerdam from Hong Kong to Singapore chosen due to a great itinerary. My first ever cruise and I had been told by my companion, a seasoned cruiser, to expect entertainment, activites, music on deck and shows galore. Sadly this was not the case on the Westerdam and the HAL entertainment was very disappointing. Sea days were quiet with very few activities. Those ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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