Seattle 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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Ship needs more refreshing

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karing2000
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Stay away from balcony room The bathroom stinks of mold and mildew. They have tried deep cleaning but I fear it’s under the bathtub and walls. Other cruisers say their room is fine so I guess I got stuck they need to take out tub and replace with shower. The mold caused allergies that made my entire 26 day cruise less pleasant. The dining room dinners were great but the lido buffet awful. The ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


A bit of a Westerdam disappointment

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When and How
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We had sailed the Westerdam a couple of times before and felt that it was one of the best ships of a very good line. The ship itself is still very good indeed, so why were we disappointed? Alas, just about every staffer we encountered seemed unfamiliar with their job. Standing in line for the front desk, a staffer came out and asked who needed service, but obviously everyone did if they were in ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Will Never Cruise Holland Again

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randellleah
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

After doing months of research, I chose this cruise for my family to celebrate my dad's 90th birthday and for him to see the B.B. King show. Well, this cruise was a big disappointment. Before we even got to go onto the ship, I had to argue with one of the staff about getting (5) five wheelchairs for us. Then after that was finally settled and no, I only received 2 wheelchairs, we walked on board ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

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Traveled with disabled person


Unbelievable access to Hubbard Glacier but not sold on Holland America

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Cruiser Rick1
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 2nd cruise on Holland and 4th Alaska cruise. Last year we were on Royal Caribbean and were in and out of the glacier in an hour. This time we were there for several hours and got to within 1/3 of a mile of the glacier. Lost count of how many times the glacier calved in front of us. Weather for the cruised ranged from the roughest night I have ever had at sea the first night out to ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


Really like HAL Small Ship Cruising!

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scooter6139
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We arrived an hour before our set 12PM check in time, but since we were in a Neptune Suite, I knew we had anytime priority access. Access to pier 91/92 was easy, not much traffic considering both Westerdam and the Discovery Princess were disembarking/embarking at the same time. Short line to drop off luggage, then made our way through security and then a super short face recognition check-in ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


This story doesn’t match this ship

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Ddintulsa4
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

There is no BB King blues or Lincoln theater. There’s a rolling stone lounge and a billboard area. The world stage is pretty with truly locally choreographed entertainment. If you enjoy educational seminars along with a few sprinkled activities. If you are looking for quiet and bored. This is your cruise. We loved the thermal spa. The specialty steak house was a disaster as it took 2.5 hours and I ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


Holland America Needs To Work On Improving Their Customer Experience and Food

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reelfast
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted to try Holland America after a four year pause. Short cruise in Alaska. We booked a Neptune suite. The cabin is typical for a Neptune; well maintained, clean, and serviced by an experienced pair of cabin attendants. The Neptune Lounge was as well. On boarding we had only one lunch option, the Lido. It was overcrowded, seating was non-existent, and the food looked unappetizing. ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite


It was a RAY of SUNSHINE

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kmr.russo
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Demographic was a bit to old for my husband and I, but worked great for my In-laws. Thats the only thing I can throw a stone at... and that's subjective. The staff was absolutely the best! Charming, helpful and a genuine smile on their face 24/7. I thought the food was great. The dining staff was so helpful with dietary issues and the service was outstanding. Truthfully, outstanding service across ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Standard Interior Stateroom


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alisonkittle
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Just got back from a cruise on the Westerdam with my husband, daughter, and her 4 year old son. We stayed in a typical balcony cabin while our daughter and grandson had an interior cabin. While there are a few reviews of this cruise on the internet I had a difficult time finding answers to some finder details in advance and felt it worth sharing: Boarding – COVID restrictions are completely ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Traveled with children


Great cabin stewards but that it.

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msim59
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Splurged and took my wife on her first cruise and try and pamper her some with a bamboo spa massage as well as a mani-pedi, which were paid in advance t our sailing. After both treatments, my wife was bruised on the back of her legs from the massage and her hands and feet were slightly bruised as well. While walking on different deck while the crew were working to keep the ship clean, the solvent ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom


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