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Login A fascinating destination in her own right, Westerdam has won multiple Best Cruise Ship awards and features superb bar, entertainment and dining venues. During the day, rejuvenate with a spa treatment at the heavenly Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. Head to the upper decks for a friendly game of Pickleball at Sea with top-deck views. Catch a performance at the World Stage or spend your evening on the dance floor at Rolling Stone Lounge.
What an amazing Unforgettable experience! Every single detail about this ship is top notch! From the absolutely beautiful ship, it’s spacious staterooms, incredibly friendly, service oriented staff, the knowledge of the nature guides, energy of the cruise director, fantastic nightly shows and pristine spa and fitness center. The fine dining restaurants are gorgeous and all the food is superior. We also enjoyed the expansive Lido Cafe buffet for breakfast and the poolside burger stand was a treat. The best part was our sweet stateroom attendant who learned everyone’s names the first day and the coffee stand barista who always knew how to make my drinks. There were excellent daily educational programs in The Crows Nest and the Glacier Bar park rangers came aboard the ship to give informative lectures about the glaciers and wildlife. The Westerdam is a little smaller ship and is able to go into the College Fjords- which the large cruise liners cannot. This was a fabulous opportunity to see these magnificent glaciers. We will be back!!
Holland America is a good cruise line to take to Alaska. They are experienced and seem to get closer to glaciers than the other cruise lines that we have taken to Alaska. However, the Westerdam came out poorly compared to the Niew Amsterdam I had taken four times before. Dining was the poor spot with me. I enjoy eating and cooking fish and I like them light and flaky. The fish I had in The Pinnacle Grill, the Main Dining Room, and the Lido Deck were all undercooked and mealy. Entertainment was a mixed bag. The main music, dance, singing group were great. The comedian was too racy for the 7:30 time slot and parents were wisely taking the kids out. Room was an inside cabin. Small but efficient. Everything worked. Room stewards were always helpful and asking what they could do to improve the cruise. Getting on the cruise in Vancouver was a pain. They blend security for all the ships leaving that day into one line. Plan on being there for a while.
Went on cruise tour. Highlights: Denali park visit, whale watching in Juneau, Glacier Bay from aft balcony, free room service breakfast (limited menu however). Lowlights: Food quality on ship not the greatest and long bus ride to Denali. Ports were great. Went to Alaska for scenery and wildlife and it did not disappoint. Weather was nice, only one rainy day- no need for heavy parkas. If you are used to more independent travel, the large group bus rides, train ride and more structured tours take getting used to. Very happy I upgraded by phone to better camera with 8x zoom as was able to get amazing photos. Took map and magnets for wall in cabin that was helpful for charting the trip. Take sea sickness meds, the inside passage was rough with many folk getting quite sick. Overall it was a wonderful experience. If you have the time to visit Denali do it.
With refined amenities and Holland America Line signature Mariner’s Dream bed gracing each elegant stateroom, the ship offers six grades of staterooms. Most are ocean-facing, many featuring teak-lined verandas for dining alfresco or private sunbathing.
Enjoy everything from a burger and fries by the Lido Pool to the authentic Italian flavors of Canaletto to the ultimate in refined and luxurious dining at the Pinnacle Grill.
Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many- or as few- as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream- do everything, or do nothing at all.
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
