Is Westerdam the best "Dam" ship? Panama Canal review posted - long & detailed!

[StartrainDD]

Greetings HAL cruisers! My log/review of our 15 day Westerdam Panama Canal crossing has been posted. It is long and detailed. If you want the summary just scroll down to the end.

 

This was our third sailing on Westerdam. I will check back in case there are any questions.

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=264469

Fair winds and smooth seas to you all!

[puppycanducruise]

I could not get the link to open.

Hoping others have better luck.

[LUPY48]

I had no problem with the link. Thank you for a wonderful report.

[portofrome]

The link works for me. Thanks for your review.

[trixiee]

Looks like the link won't work from a Canadian IP address or something? I couldn't get the link to work either!

[StartrainDD]

Looks like the link won't work from a Canadian IP address or something? I couldn't get the link to work either!

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=264469

 

The link is what cruise critic sent me. Alternatively, click on "Reviews" in the mast-head up above, then select member reviews, then select "Westerdam" under ships. The review is too long to copy and paste here.

 

Thank you! Arie

[Shellback801]

Well, I certainly hope she's the "best Dam ship" since we sail on her a week from tomorrow. Thank you for your excellent review.

[Hertz Von Seasider]

Thanks for the excellent review. We were on this cruise (8147) and loved every minute of it - even the rain on HMC :)

[maxout]

The beautiful ms Westerdam. At San Diego (from the Zuiderdam) Oct 2012.

 

[kazu]

Thank you for posting the review and being kind enough to share it with our roll call as well :D

 

Great review. I was really pleased to see your comments on Julio in Corinto since we will be using him as well.

 

It's nice to hear you were so happy with the ship. The last time we were on, we were pleased as well and we are looking forward to being back on in April.

 

Thanks again:D

[puppycanducruise]

http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=264469

 

The link is what cruise critic sent me. Alternatively, click on "Reviews" in the mast-head up above, then select member reviews, then select "Westerdam" under ships. The review is too long to copy and paste here.

 

Thank you! Arie

 

Thank you.

This link worked and I was able to enjoy reading your review.

[Lizzie68]

Thank you for providing the link. I thought was an excellent review. I am on Westerdam for the first time for my next cruise, so was happy to read a thorough review like this.:) The excursions info was also much appreciated.

[Susie51]

Thank you for the link and your review. I have fond memories of our cruise on Westerdam.

[Koali]

Can you share the names of the tour companies you used for this itinerary? We are going on this same trip in February and have been looking for private tours. It looks like a great trip!

 

 

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[Typhoon1]

Thanks for posting the wonderful review.

[PathfinderEss]

Thanks for your great report.

[StartrainDD]

Can you share the names of the tour companies you used for this itinerary? We are going on this same trip in February and have been looking for private tours. It looks like a great trip!

 

 

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Hi Stephanie!

 

Cartagena: Duran Duran private day tours

Costa Rica: Odyssey day tours

Nicaragua: Julio tours

Guatemala: Go with Gus

 

We did the two Mexico ports on our own. In Huatulco, there are many people waiting as to get off the pier selling a variety of land or boat tours. The initial price quoted is likely twice what they will actually accept (that was our experience). The cabs in Huatulco are really small and can only carry "Two" American sized people.

 

In Puerto Vallerta we took advice on the ports of call board and used the public bus. Quite an experience but incredibly inexpensive, and we certainly got a glimpse of the local life.

 

Enjoy!

[sapper1]

Thank you for taking the time to post such a comprehensive review. You have whetted my appetite for our cruise on the Westerdam when she does your trip in reverse next April.