Nice Escape from the Hustle of Daily Life

Item: Westerdam
Rating: 4
Author: bapotts51

Westerdam Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

bapotts51

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 58

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Alaskan Explorer With Glacier Bay (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 13, 2016

Ship: Westerdam

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 6057

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

It is great not to have to worry about what to cook for a week. In addition, it is very nice to have someone come in and straighten up the beds, bathroom, and tidy up the room. You get a taste of what it must be like to have a live in maid/butler at your beck and call 24 hours a day. Great, short, getaway.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Some of the selections in the "sit down" Vista Restaurant were very good. However, I was not too impressed with the taste of the food from the Lido buffet.

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

5 out of 5

I really liked the size of this room compared to a Veranda cabin from a previous cruise. The Signature Suite had enough space for 2 people to walk around without bumping into each other and the bathroom was spacious. We had room service and ate in the room a couple of times and it was big enough for our neighbors to join us (4). There were 2 desk spaces and plenty of drawers & closet space for our clothes and luggage. Very nice ocean view balcony with 2 lounge chairs & a table w/2 chairs. I'll stick to this bigger size cabin from now on.

Ship tip

Just a general comment about cruising. Be prepared to pay a hefty price for everything not served in the buffet or "free" restaurant(s). The food for room service is "free" but there is a $13.50 service charge every time you order. So, be careful if you want a little midnight dessert, etc.

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