Mediocre at best

Item: Westerdam
Rating: 2
Author: DaveB1

Westerdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

DaveB1

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 0

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

2 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 07, 2008

Ship: Westerdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 15 years ago

Review summary

Food and Entertainment were mediocre. Don't book this ship unless you want to be underwhelmed or asleep by 9PM every night. Celebirty and Carnival Liberty food quality and service far surpasses this ship. Our first and last HAL trip.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

No better than other ships we've been on (Carnival, Celebrity, NCL, RCL, Princess), lower quality than others.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Only two good shows out of 7 night cruise isn't fun, it's boring.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5

Two severe hurricanes damaged the reef and life but still a good dive. Dive shop was far away at 45 minute drive each way, almost on top of Belize border.

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Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

A scuba diving hot spot, never a bad dive on this island. Hurricane damaged parts of the reef but still clear dive with abundant life. I will miss Alexandar, the 45 LB grouper who's no longer there.

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George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Rained heavily the day we were there. Went shopping and out to lunch. Don't miss Casanovas Italian if you're in the mood, you won't be sorry.

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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Clean and well planned spot. Snorkeled right from the main beach and filmed an octopus swimming around.

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Pros: The ports of call

Cons: Food and Entertainment