A Caribbean Dream cruise

Item: Westerdam
Rating: 4
Author: JuneC

Westerdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

JuneC

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 0

Helpful Votes: 2

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 15, 2009

Ship: Westerdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 15 years ago

Review summary

The Westerdam is a beautiful ship. While not the newest ship in the Holland America fleet, it is still clean and bright with all the ammenities you expect to find on a fine cruise ship.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The food was wonderful! We we went to the Pinnacle Grill one night and it was absolutely perfect. The service and food even exceeded that of the excellence main dining room. And the buffet food was good, too.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We attended 4 shows and all were great - an Elton John tribute, a Broadway show tunes and dance show, a musical variety show and a comedy act. Liked them all

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

In seven days, we never saw a staff member who did not smile and say Good Morning, or something else appropriate. Our stateroom steward fixed 2 small problems (hair dryer and remote batteries) quickly and efficiently. All the staff was great.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We loved our stateroom. It was larger than our room on another cruise line, and the bathroom was quite spacious. And, of course, the balcony is the best.

Ports of call

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5

Unfortunately our shore excursion was cancelled due to high winds, but we had an enjoyable time just wandering around the island and, of course, swimming in the beautiful blue ocean.

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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

3 out of 5

A beautiful beach with all the amenities you could want. A great place to lay in the sun, swim and read a book.

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Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

The dolphin trainer shore excursion was excellent - such amazing animals, and wonderful, helpful and knowledgeable trainers. The fury catamaran snorkel and beach excursion was a great time and a great price! Highly recommend it.

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Don't Miss: Dolphin experience

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Sting Ray City was the highlight for us. Our guide was informative and fun, and, of course, the sting rays were amazing.

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Don't Miss: Sting Ray City

Pros: The large stateroom, the food, the shows

Cons: The cost of soft drinks, water or alcohol on board