Thank you for your detailed tour and review of the MS Westerdam! Good to see a fellow Holland America Line passenger who appreciates the subtleties onboard these Vista-class ships that make for an exceptional traditional cruise experience; Dutch artworks and antiques, genuine teak promenade deck with well maintained bright work furnishings, classic interiors, customised entertainment venues and well appointed dining venues. Looking forward to boarding her for a 16 night journey in January!
Thank you for uploading your tour of the ship. I listened intently, as we are cruising on this ship out of Sydney bound for NZ in 3 days time. Lots of helpful hints, liked how you told of the lesser known or populated places onboard. Really appreciated your time and effort 😊👍
@@stephenbartley8133 USD only. No cash, you will have an onboard account linked to your credit card. They will take credit card details when you embark. You can, however, make a cash deposit onto your account at Guest Services on Deck 1, Atrium.
Thank you so much for this tour! We are doing our first cruise as a couple (or as adults- we both cruised once before with our families as middle schoolers) next Month on the Westerdam to Alaska. We are bringing my parents - who are musicians and huge music lovers - and I was so excited about the Music Walk for them. I was having trouble finding info on Holland America's website about which music venues were actually included on the Westerdam (HAL had conflicting info) but from this video it looks like we can count on the Lincoln Center Stage, Blues Club, Billboard Onboard and Main Stage. I know my parents will have a great time and I seriously could not be more excited!
Enjoy! I believe BB Kings is being remodelled across the fleet as Rolling Stone. Had been done on Noordam when I was on in January. Same kind of thing, but I think the idea was that it has a bit more of broader appeal.
Thank you for reminding me why I love the Westerdam. We sailed her for 2 weeks in Asia in 2019 and loved it. We then booked the exact same cruise for 2020 but unfortunately it was one of the first cruises cancelled because of Covid. I am happy that I just booked the re-positioning cruise Apr 24th from Tokyo to Seattle. This 14 day cruise solo is cheaper than me flying home in Business Class. 14 days vs a 15 hr flight. It's a win/win!
Just watching your 42 minute video. Great job. We are going on a Westerdam cruise out of Sydney on 6 December until 20 December ending in Auckland. we have been on sister Vista class ships Noordam and` Oosterdam, both in 2018. You sound Australian or New Zealander - care to tell us?
Great - I'm sure you'll enjoy. Unfortunately I couldn't stay on Westerdam for the crossing from Seattle to Sydney. Yes, I live in Sydney. I'm going to New Zealand on Nordam in January.
thank you for the tour, we leave sept 2023, so excited our first time to Alaska
Thank you for your detailed tour and review of the MS Westerdam! Good to see a fellow Holland America Line passenger who appreciates the subtleties onboard these Vista-class ships that make for an exceptional traditional cruise experience; Dutch artworks and antiques, genuine teak promenade deck with well maintained bright work furnishings, classic interiors, customised entertainment venues and well appointed dining venues. Looking forward to boarding her for a 16 night journey in January!
Thank you for uploading your tour of the ship.
I listened intently, as we are cruising on this ship out of Sydney bound for NZ in 3 days time.
Lots of helpful hints, liked how you told of the lesser known or populated places onboard.
Really appreciated your time and effort 😊👍
Thank you, I enjoyed the tour
Question. Have you gone on the 28-day alaskan cruise? If so, how did you do your laundry.
I was on for 28 nights - I used the ship's laundry service and hand-washed in the basin in my stateroom.
I cannot WAIT for this trip this year! The ship looks wonderful and I can't wait to explore it.
Ditto Rhonda! :) We're going to have a GREAT time!
Enjoy!
We're going in August on this very ship..could i ask you ,do they prefer cash , or card or either.. and US Dollars or Canadian or either
@@stephenbartley8133 USD only. No cash, you will have an onboard account linked to your credit card. They will take credit card details when you embark. You can, however, make a cash deposit onto your account at Guest Services on Deck 1, Atrium.
Thank you very much for the info, we're from Adelaide by the way, looks terrific, thanks again, Steve Bartley
We were on the Westerdam for an Alaskan cruise in summer of 2022. The food was absolutely delicious.
Thank you for the tour of the ship
Thank you so much for this tour! We are doing our first cruise as a couple (or as adults- we both cruised once before with our families as middle schoolers) next Month on the Westerdam to Alaska. We are bringing my parents - who are musicians and huge music lovers - and I was so excited about the Music Walk for them. I was having trouble finding info on Holland America's website about which music venues were actually included on the Westerdam (HAL had conflicting info) but from this video it looks like we can count on the Lincoln Center Stage, Blues Club, Billboard Onboard and Main Stage. I know my parents will have a great time and I seriously could not be more excited!
Enjoy! I believe BB Kings is being remodelled across the fleet as Rolling Stone. Had been done on Noordam when I was on in January. Same kind of thing, but I think the idea was that it has a bit more of broader appeal.
Thank you for reminding me why I love the Westerdam. We sailed her for 2 weeks in Asia in 2019 and loved it. We then booked the exact same cruise for 2020 but unfortunately it was one of the first cruises cancelled because of Covid. I am happy that I just booked the re-positioning cruise Apr 24th from Tokyo to Seattle. This 14 day cruise solo is cheaper than me flying home in Business Class. 14 days vs a 15 hr flight. It's a win/win!
will be on that trip too !!
We will be on that cruise in 2024.
Amazing full ship tour. Looking at several cruise lines for 2025. Think this may be the fit for me.
bonjournice to meet you~really incredible job .Audio! 🤞
Thanks for your video, do we need to have covid vaccinations to sail? did you require to get a covid test prior to departure? Thanks!
Requirements change all the time AND depend on itinerary. Check the cruise line's web site.
Thank you!
Just watching your 42 minute video. Great job. We are going on a Westerdam cruise out of Sydney on 6 December until 20 December ending in Auckland. we have been on sister Vista class ships Noordam and` Oosterdam, both in 2018. You sound Australian or New Zealander - care to tell us?
Great - I'm sure you'll enjoy. Unfortunately I couldn't stay on Westerdam for the crossing from Seattle to Sydney. Yes, I live in Sydney. I'm going to New Zealand on Nordam in January.
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