Alaska on the Westerdam 7/12 to 7/19

[Wclement1]

We just returned from a great week on the Westerdam. The room VC5028 was perfect, open dining worked well and tours (Captain Larry in Juneau and Michelle in Ketchikan) were outstanding. A couple of notes for those of you sailing on her soon.

1. Formal nights were Monday and Thursday. Master Chefs dinner was on Friday.

2. Embarkation and dis were great for the traveler. Still a problem for the drivers.

3. All the shows were good. Joel Mason was great as Elton.

4. Weather was normal for Alaska with Glacier Bay day a spectacular clear, sunny and 65 to 70

The only problem was of our own making. We allowed ourselves to be seated with a family of three on the second formal night. The the child was in the third grade, looked like a second grader and acted like a spoiled first grader. The best part was when he finally fell asleep with his head on the table

[Raihi]

You can get a table for two on formal nights, right? I am unsure.

[Wclement1]

Yes, but sometimes there is a wait. We didn't because we enjoy sitting with adults and well behaved young adults

[dandro]

Thank you for your mini review. We certainly did enjoy our cruise on the Westy.

 

Raihi, you can make reservations ahead of time if you want a table for 2. Call in the morning of the day you want the reservations.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Welcome Home.

Glad you had a wonderful cruise and good weather.

Glad we didn't have the Master Chef dinner on our 21 day cruise on the Westerdam.

[Cruise Cats]

We are sailing on July 26. Thanks for your comments, we are looking forward to the Master Chef dinner.

[Susie51]

Thank you for posting. I'm glad you had good weather.

[Lunur]

Okay...at the risk of sounding stupid...What is the Master Chef's dinner? I am sailing on the Zaandam in a few weeks. I am new to HAL, but not to cruising. Will someone please fill me in? Thanks

[Lunur]

C'mon guys...somebody out there has to answer this question for me..What is the Master Chef's dinner? Thanks

[san diego sue]

When you arrive at your seat there are white paper chef's hat for you to wear. You pick the main course but not the other courses. they bring out set items

[Lunur]

Oh... Sounds like fun. Thanks, Sue!

[Wclement1]

It was fun. Only one white hat per table. We got to pick appetizers (I had 2), maincourse (2 here also) and desert (only 1-I decided to watch my weight).