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Superbly refreshed, Westerdam cruise ship features excellent bar, entertainment and dining venues, plus completely reimagined suites. Westerdam is a fascinating destination in her own right and has won multiple Best Cruise Ship awards. On board, enjoy live entertainment with Music Walk™ and Billboard Onboard. Feel immersed on your cruise with regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table. Enrich your travel experience at the new Exploration Central atop the ship.
First time cruisers. Embarkation was in Auckland, cruise ended in Sydney. DW always wanted to visit Australia. "New Zealand?" she said, as she was unfamiliar. By the time we left NZ she wanted to move there. NZ was the best, and we've been to Alaska, Switzerland, Croatia, etc. Ship/cabin good condition. Cabin service excellent, so was Guest Services when we needed them. We enjoyed the freedom of the Lido buffet. Decent food, fair variety, salad bar, ice cream. We bought drinks a la carte, priced reasonably. Can't see ordering a Drinks package. Hardly any children, possibly due to long air travel from the USA. We arrived two days before embarkation, which allowed us to ferry over to the paradise of Waiheke Island. Fantastic! As my wife wanted to attend church before our Sunday embarkation, we arrived at the cruise port around 1:30 PM, which turned out to be perfect as the most of the crowds had already been processed. The posted 5 PM departure turned out to be 7 PM, as I sussed out online from the Port report, probably due the unique Sail GP competition I was able to watch from the rear deck before departure. I was a bit disappointment at the removal of the Lincoln Center concert room. Disembarkation in Sydney was a breeze.
Have to start with the horrid embarkation. Long long lines. However, we forgot about it once we were on board! And anyways what could we do? Our first stop after a quick bite and unpacking was the infirmary. DH cpap stopped working in Sydney. We were late getting to them but so glad DH could rent one. After a sleepless previous night, this was music to our ears. We were late for our early seating at a table for six, and felt it was rude to upset the 'flow'. Our cruise was wonderful. We must say the obvious packaged scrambled eggs and hard shoe leather were terrible as well as some beef steaks. However we just carried on. Loved the Abba trivia and a couple of others. Our stewards looked after us. We booked this cruise on our Osterdam Panama Cruise in 2023. And we booked a British Isles for August 2026. Sure it's not always perfect but hopefully our next one will ha e the eggs and bacon figured out!
Currently on board Westerdam with my 2 daughters - their first cruise and my 21st ( mainly solo) to celebrate my 80th birthday - its only a number! A friend with us also and we all have our own staterooms. I shared my first three cruises and never again! HAL is ideal for my age group and my daughters in their 50’s are loving it. They're not party animals but love music, cocktails and food as do I. As a solo traveller I usually choose an inside cabin. In all other cruises I have checked to see if there is a lounge above or below. This cruise I booked on board my cruise on Noordam last year and the cruise director suggested I book the cabin she used, which she showed me . However, I did not check if there was a bar above…… On the first night the bass and drums were very loud from the bar above, so my daughter went to guest services and we filled in a form. Since then the bass has been reduced considerably. However I have learnt my lesson as I have always booked directly with the cruise line choosing my on stateroom - NEVER through an agent. Much better deals directly through cruise line. There have been comments by passengers on Cruise Critic that dining room menus are not available outside the dining room. It is there but also on the Navigator App and on the TV in your stateroom and you can choose the day for the menu. You can also call for room service in the morning rather than ordering room service breakfast the night before. Different bars have different cocktails. The HIA (have it all) package was good value. Up to 15 drinks a day including alcohol, coffee, soft drinks, mineral water, wifi, 2 meals at speciality restaurants and $200 in shore excursions. If you pay deposit for future cruise on board you get USD$200 on board credit. I was past passenger so got $500.
With refined amenities and Holland America Line signature Mariner’s Dream bed gracing each elegant stateroom, the ship offers six grades of staterooms. Most are ocean-facing, many featuring teak-lined verandas for dining alfresco or private sunbathing.
Enjoy everything from a burger and fries by the Lido Pool to the authentic Italian flavors of Canaletto to the ultimate in refined and luxurious dining at the Pinnacle Grill.
Onboard activities abound, including exclusive America’s Test Kitchen workshops, Rijksmuseum at Sea and BBC Earth Experiences. Hone video-editing skills, rejuvenate at our Greenhouse Spa, go to a wine tasting or simply relax and unwind.
Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many- or as few- as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream- do everything, or do nothing at all.
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
