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pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: I'll Try Again In 7 Years when I retire.

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:43:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kfor - This Alaska Cruise was the first cruise my family and I have been on. It's something my wife and I have talked about and looked forward to it with great excitement. It was a 7 day cruise departing from Seattle with stops in Glacier Bay,...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Smoking policy spoiled the cruise!

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:21:21 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author robertccapen - My wife and I have been cruising Holland America Line ships over the past 14 years. We are "HAL Mariners" with about 80 days of HAL cruising on various ships of the fleet. February 16, 2009 ended a 14 day "back to back" cruise on the...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: North to Alaska!

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:02:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lisah25 - I just got back from my first cruise on the Westerdam, a 7 day cruise to Alaska departing from and arriving in Seattle. It was one of the best vacations I’ve taken, for several reasons. Including things not related to the cruise line, like going...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: HAL Volendam

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:17:09 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author arcosils - It was our first cruise and although the service was great and the ship is beautiful, we were very disappointed at the fact that 95% of the passengers were 70 and over, and this cruise catered totally to that crowd. My husband and I would go to the...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: THE TITANIC WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER CHOICE

Sun, 3 Jun 2007 12:40:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author duostat - May 4, 2007 HOLLAND AMERICAN LINES Westerdam April 1,2007 – April 17, 2007 Sailing from Ft Lauderdale, Florida to Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy Nice room but that was about all. We splurged and reserved a deluxe suite and looked forward with...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:38:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author vivienne_ca - Ship: Westerdam Date: January 09, 2005 Duration: 7 Day Eastern Caribbean Ports of call: Ft. Lauderdale, Nassau, St. Maarten, Tortola, Half Moon Cay, 2 days at sea – Ft. Lauderdale. Stateroom and public areas: -My outside cabin, on Upper Promenade...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Holland America Westerdam

Fri, 8 Apr 2005 22:19:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cscher248 - I was on the "Westie" March 28-April 3rd 2005. While it's atrim is not grandios, it is pretty. We stayed in a superior suite room 8093. The veranda was a good size and it opens, if you want, to the suites next to you, which we did as we had family in...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Stress free vacation

Tue, 9 Apr 2002 00:50:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ilene2 - I read several of the reviews and they were quite informative on statistics. I personally care more for what the cruise offered to make my trip stress free and enjoyable.

First, let me start off with food. I can't use any other word...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: 8 day eastern caribbean cruise

Mon, 26 Feb 2001 18:29:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dbonds - My wife and I cruised out of Ft. Lauderdale on February 17, 2001 on the new eight day eastern caribbean cruise to Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas/St. John, St. Marten, San Juan, and Nassau. Our outside room was on the lower promenade deck and was very...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Would Do it Again? Yes

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 01:34:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author netsalor - We Took the 5 Day Sock Hop to Nassau, Half-moon Key, Key West.

It was a pleasant boarding experience, After getting through the $10 a night Mid Port Parking Garage in FT Lauderdale. We got a nice upgrade on the cabin for free, Inside to Outside...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Westerdam good

Sun, 10 Dec 2000 01:11:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pageclot - In February 1998, my wife and I decided to go cruising, lured by a Wine themed boat cruise through some part of the Caribbean (Western I think). The cruise was to have 2 or 3 wine-themed events, usually tastings and flackery by a wine maker or two,...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Holland Westerdam-Senior activities?

Thu, 7 Dec 2000 01:38:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Barharp - In August of 2000, my husband and I took a 9 day land tour and 3 day cruise sponsored by Holland America at a cost around $8,000 which included air fare. We were very pleased with the smooth connections and service we received everywhere we went from...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: My Favorite Cruise

Wed, 6 Dec 2000 19:32:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author trojanjoy - I went on the Holland America line aboard the Westerdam about 6 years ago. The cruise departed and ended in Vancouver and it was a 7 day Alaska cruise. One of the cities we visited was Juneau and we also got to see the Glacier Bay. It was absolutely...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Panama Canal 10/00

Fri, 24 Nov 2000 20:30:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bmwbiker - We took the Panama Canal cruise leaving Acapulco to Ft. Lauderdale. The food was excellent but the ship was very old. While is said 1986, the actual ship was the Homeric (built in the 50's), the ship was cut in half and the middle section was dropped in...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: ALASKA 2000

Fri, 3 Nov 2000 16:04:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author nickiwilson - We planned our cruise package with YOUR MAN TOURS. It included a motor coach tour in its 14 day trip. it started in San Francisco and traveled north to Vancouver,B.C. there we boarded the WESTERDAM for a seven night trip. The return trip started in...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Cruise Life

Sat, 10 Jun 2000 18:30:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lovestosew - I sailed on a 7-day Alaskan inside passage cruise on the ms Westerdam in the middle of May. This was an ABSOLUTE dream vacation!!!!

The service was tip-top and always courteous and friendly, the ship was always sparkling clean, the sights...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: THE BLUBBER BOAT- North to Alaska on the Westerdam

Tue, 16 May 2000 17:30:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Minx_In_LA - **This is strictly a review of the food available on board the HAL Westerdam and in port. Please see the Generic Ship Review, Insider Tips, Customs info, and Ports reviews too. There was too much for one review! Thank you!**

Ah,...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: From the Airport and Back- Customs and Embarking/Debarking

Tue, 16 May 2000 16:40:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Minx_In_LA - **This is the continuation of a series on the HAL Westerdam cruise to Alaska. Please see the General Overview, the Insider Tips, and the Food Review for more info on my member page! Thank you for reading these!**

When you arrive at the...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Insider Tips for the HAL Westerdam Alaska Cruise

Tue, 16 May 2000 16:12:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Minx_In_LA - **This is a continuing look at my Alaska cruise- please see a general ship review and my food review also- THANKS!**

I'll just number these, since they jump from topic to topic:

1. Decide what size stateroom you can stand to live in...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: HALlo to Alaska :) Overview of the Westerdam

Tue, 16 May 2000 15:46:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Minx_In_LA - **This is an overview of the Westerdam with general highlights. Please see my food, ports, and insider tips reviews as well. Thanks!**

As your bus or taxi pulls up to Canada Place in Vancouver, BC, you won't see much of the Westerdam, except...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: A vacation not to be forgotten

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 04:28:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chepar - A couple of years ago, my husband and I took a cruise to the Caribbean on Holland America's Westerdam. We had never been on a cruise before, and didn't know quite what to expect. Our seven day cruise on the Westerdam has forever made me a fan of...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Not Much Fun

Sun, 6 Feb 2000 03:06:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author imbattmom - We sailed on the Westerdam several years ago (1991), but this is a trip that sticks out in my mind. I have been on five cruises, and this was the only one that did not have a "fun" atmosphere.

I have been on 3 Princess Cruises, one...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: A dream vacation

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 23:56:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hopeth1 - Our trip included airfare from Philadelphia to Vancouver and a 7-day cruise to include the ports of Ketchican, Juneau, and Sitka. Also included was a one day trip into Glacier Bay with two National Park Rangers aboard to describe the area, animal...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Clear Sailing!

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 00:36:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Der_Kaiser - MV Westerdam

Built: Jos L. Meyer Werft, Papenburg (Germany) (1986)

Officers: Mainly Dutch

Staff: Mainly Indonesian

Passenger / Crew Ratio: 2.5

Today’s Westerdam is in many respects a product of the beginning of the...

pr-Archived Reviews-Holland America Westerdam: Alaska is cool (pun intended)Wh

Mon, 24 Jan 2000 23:37:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author BLiNKs55 - I couldn't have been more than 14 when i went on this memorable trip. I had no idea what was in store for me. But Holland America made it one of the best experiences of my life. It was a family reunion type deal. We all flew into Canada, and then...