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Westerdam Cruise Review to South Pacific

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 24

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Westerdam

35 Night Circle Hawaii & South Pacific (San Diego To Seattle)

Sail date: April 02, 2016

Ship: Westerdam

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4074

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Getting on board was a VERY BAD experience. About 500 people in line waiting to check in (most over 65 years of age) which took me THREE hours standing and waiting. There were plenty of seats available, and no one involved in the check in procedure was smart enough to pass out group numbers so people could sit and relax while those ahead could check in...

Once on board the crew and staff on the ship were very nice.

The ship itself needed to be fixed up, thread bare carpet on stairs, upholstery needed repair in crows nest, and a apparent window leak in the crows nest due to rain which made the crew put blowers on the carpet to dry it out 2 or 3 days.

Also, the air conditioning made several areas of the ship to cold for comfort.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Bad weather made the life boat outside our window make some noise. The cabin itself was average..

Ports of call

Honolulu, Oahu

3 out of 5

Hilo, Hawaii

5 out of 5

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

5 out of 5

Cross International Dateline

3 out of 5

Raiatea, French Polynesia

5 out of 5

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

3 out of 5

Moorea, French Polynesia

5 out of 5

Papeete, Tahiti

5 out of 5

Nuku Hiva, Marquesas

5 out of 5

Cross The Equator

3 out of 5

San Diego, California

3 out of 5
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5 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

jim549    8 years ago

There were two reasons for the long lines. First the ship was scheduled to arrive in San Diego at 6;00am. It was delayed and didn't get in until hours later. Second, all of the computers that are used to check us in went down except one. Once they got things straightened the lines were moving. This was the best 30 days of my life so far. I can't say enough about the crew, the food and the entertainment.

NWSOUTHERNBELLE    8 years ago

Was this in San Diego?

smiles4ever    8 years ago

What time did you arrive to check in. Just curious, we r going in October and I hate standing in long lines.

dmoore808    8 years ago

Sailing on this ship in July to Alaska. Ugh.