our first cruise on Holland America
Westerdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
Sail date: January 31, 2015
Ship: Westerdam
Cabin type: Oceanview
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
The costs for the excursions were rather high. In the dining room we sometimes
did not get the salmon cooked well done as we desired. The entertainment and dancing
were very good. The staff were very helpful.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Onboard Activities
Entertainment
Children's Programs
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
We enjoyed open seating in the dining room but the service at times was very slow and we sometimes had to go to the buffet where the quality of food was not quite as good.
Ports of call
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)
2 Comments
glomarrone 9 years ago
Although you had some concerns, it was good to read that overall you enjoyed your first cruise with HAL.
HAL is my favorite cruise line. I especially enjoy the service that I receive by the staff. I also enjoy the variety of food choices on the MDR menus. Last year, I took two cruises with HAL and will take a long one next year. We will be 4 star Mariners on our next cruise & I will look forward to complimentary laundry. Thanks for posting your interesting review. I hope that you will join in our discussions on the Forum. We would enjoy your comments. I especially enjoyed this review since I have not cruised on this ship. One aspect of cruising with HAL that I especially appreciate is that you earn bonus days for the excursions and other expenses that you incur while on board - even those that you pre-book. You move up faster in their loyalty program. .