katmash Posted May 7, 2006 #1 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Trying to decide between 10 day Volendam or 7 day Westerdam for our 1st HAL cruise in Oct. We like the sea days and Aruba/Curacao of the Volendam, and Grand Turk/Tortola of the Westerdam. We are looking for relaxation and pampering. We do love the casino, spa and hanging out on the balcony and enjoying the company of traveling companions, SIS and BIL. We've cruised a lot and our favorites so far are Princess, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. Which ship should we choose to introduce us to HAL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 7, 2006 #2 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Have sailed on both - love both ships. We love long cruises and would definitely go for the 10 day. Do remember that the spa on the Volendam is not as large as the one on the Westerdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venicecruiser Posted May 7, 2006 #3 Share Posted May 7, 2006 If it were me, I would choose Volendam. Beautiful ship and a wonderful crew! Claudia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlrCstr Posted May 7, 2006 #4 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I have also done both ships. I did that same 10 day itinerary on the Volendam in March and loved it. I would vote for that one. Hope you like Dominica as much as I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsot Posted May 8, 2006 #5 Share Posted May 8, 2006 My vote is Volendam. Smaller number of passengers gives more of a feel of what HAL is about. But there will be more verandah cabins available on the Westerdam. Like others, we enjoyed both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCM Posted May 8, 2006 #6 Share Posted May 8, 2006 For the itinerary I would do the Volendam if I could get enough time off from work. We are on the Westerdam in Oct. Can't wait to get back to Tortola (Virgin Gorda and Sunny Caribe for spices). Looking forward to Grand Turk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katmash Posted May 8, 2006 Author #7 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Thanks for your responses. The score looks like Volendam 3 Westerdam 0. I'll pass this info on to the group. Is something wrong with the Westerdam since nobody picked it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANDY BEACH Posted May 8, 2006 #8 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I don't think there is anything wrong with the Westerdam. Many opinions here seem to think quite favorably of the Volendam. We have cruised the Zuiderdam a few times and were looking for a different experience. In reading many comments on these boards, we chose the Volendam for November. I'm very excited over our choice and feel we may experience a different Holland feeling by cruising a smaller ship. Many say that it is the true Holland experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznon Posted May 8, 2006 #9 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Katmash, I'd always go for the 10-day over a 7-day cruise. You're gonna love HAL!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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