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Westerdam Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Westerdam

7 Night Alaskan Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 13, 2011

Ship: Westerdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

It is intended for old people or persons who like schedules, formal dresses, strict order, quiet places. I expected a more free style ambience. The crew is very friendly. The rooms require more hygiene, or the stwarts better training; I mentioned this because of bad odor (humid) coming out from some room at deck 7. Some times the bathroom remained with urine odor after it was cleaned.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
the variety is poor at the buffet; the test ist good/excellent. The formal dress required for the rest of the restaurants set us off. One or two days maybe ok, but not for a whole week since we are vacationing.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Friendly.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Public areas very nice and clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Nice size and comfort, hygiene of the bathrooms must be better.

Ports of call

Ketchikan, Alaska

3 out of 5
It can be a waste if you are not that interested in shoping; but the port is beatifull.
Don't Miss: museum.

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
The whole city is an attraction, the only regret is that it felt that we needed more time.
Don't Miss: Buchartgardens.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Whale trip was a real adventure.
Don't Miss: the whole city and activities

Sitka, Alaska

3 out of 5
Whale trip was excellent. But the fortress of the bear should not be recommended by you.
Don't Miss: Wild life, whales, otters, etc trip.

Pros: shows, ports

Cons: the formal attire required for restaurants

Recommends Westerdam? No.

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Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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