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Westerdam Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Westerdam

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 28, 2015

Ship: Westerdam

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5067

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

I would recommend Holland America to anyone...it is a wonderful cruise line and friendly staff. I would recommend getting the premium drink package as soon as you get on the ship, this will save you money if you are a drinker.($49/day=15 drinks a day...)One could combine this with another. Make sure to go to all the shows...they are amazing. Get up early to watch the sunrise at least one of the days. You can take a taxi at any of the destinations and get an amazing tour just by listening to the driver...we saved money doing this instead of an excursion in San Juan.  If you do plan to book excursions...book them as soon as you look them all over on the first day...you can do this with the easy kiosk on 2nd floor.  If you dont go...you can get a refund.  Have fun!!!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
It was a bit hard getting to the balcony when my daughter was in bed...the pull out couch bed...had to climb over her...

Ship tip

2 pools and 2 hot tubs...not so hot but comfortable. Use the premium drink package..get it AS SOON as you get on the ship...this will save you money in the end

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5
We were not able to dock due to the wind...sad...

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
go to the Oriental beach...pay the 10$ to get a chair and drink and internet and shower...but if you walk to the right,.. you will reach the nude beach...beware....

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!
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2 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

glomarrone    9 years ago

I especially enjoyed this review since I have not cruised on this ship. HAL is my favorite cruise line.  I took two cruises with HAL last year 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.

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