curtdesilets Posted April 10, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 10, 2014 We just booked the Westerdam for Alaska this summer. It's been a few years since we have sailed on Holland America. Can anyone here fill us in on some special "MUST DO's" or certain things we should know?? This is what I do remember: 1) Past Holland America Guests (Mariner Members) get a special embarkation lunch in the MDR. 2) They have a great tea ceremony during the cruise that has some really AWESOME Indonesian desserts. 3) The THERMAL SUITE is excellent. What else can you tell me?? :confused: Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted April 10, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 10, 2014 On our last sailing on the Westerdam they had a wonderful chocolate bar. The hot chocolate with red pepper was wonderful. The only regret was that we didn't bring any of the mix home with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJcruzer Posted April 10, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 10, 2014 maybe this post helps? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1864020&highlight=secrets Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtdesilets Posted April 10, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted April 10, 2014 maybe this post helps? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1864020&highlight=secrets Carol Thanks for the link Carol. I'm assuming everything is the same since last year, as this is entitled "2013 edition". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookiebird Posted April 10, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Love the chilled soups in the MDR and bread pudding in the Lido. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olson99 Posted April 10, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 10, 2014 On our last sailing on the Westerdam they had a wonderful chocolate bar. The hot chocolate with red pepper was wonderful. The only regret was that we didn't bring any of the mix home with us. Where was the chocolate bar. In the Explorations Cafe? I was just on the Westerdam and did not see this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted April 10, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Where was the chocolate bar. In the Explorations Cafe? I was just on the Westerdam and did not see this It was not at the Explorations cafe. Honestly can't remember which deck it was on but it was hidden. We stumbled on it during a walk around the ship. I hope it is still there as it was really good. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsel Posted April 10, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 10, 2014 It is not far from the shops, just keep walking forward and you can't miss it. I agree the chocolate is wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 10, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 10, 2014 It is called the "Chocolate Seduction Bar and is located near the shops. We found the Chocolate Seduction Bar to be a BIG disappointment. They can't even make Chocolate Martini's there. I took some other pictures of the Chocolate Seduction area and prices of the chocolates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 10, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted April 10, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 10, 2014 It is called the "Chocolate Seduction Bar and is located near the shops. We found the Chocolate Seduction Bar to be a BIG disappointment. They can't even make Chocolate Martini's there. I took some other pictures of the Chocolate Seduction area and prices of the chocolates. Just told DW about this. Her response, "What??? How did we miss that?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarlipz Posted April 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Just told DW about this. Her response, "What??? How did we miss that?" POA1 - call me crazy but it may have been due to your dedicated research into the beverage program.......:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted April 11, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) POA1 - call me crazy but it may have been due to your dedicated research into the beverage program.......:D Could be, she's like a bloodhound where it comes to chocolate, though. We never really spent much time in the shops. We'll have to look more closely on our next cruise. Edited April 11, 2014 by POA1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tessaroundtheworld Posted April 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Spent so much hours in the shops and always passed by the chocolate thingy but it was always closed! I guess the only time I could have experienced the chocolate, I was doing something else on the ship than shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted April 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 11, 2014 POA1 - call me crazy but it may have been due to your dedicated research into the beverage program.......:D Now that's funny:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madera1 Posted April 11, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 11, 2014 They served Baileys and hot chocolate while in Glacier Bay Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtdesilets Posted April 11, 2014 Author #17 Share Posted April 11, 2014 They served Baileys and hot chocolate while in Glacier Bay Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD I'm so going to get some of that. Thanks to everyone for the secrets, especially the chocolate bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASSENGERES Posted April 11, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Where was the chocolate bar. In the Explorations Cafe? I was just on the Westerdam and did not see this Is this Chocolate Bar only on the Westerdam? Does anyone know if it's also on the Nieuw Amsterdam - we're on that ship in June and would just love to find one there! Maybe it's fleetwide??? The menus sound great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapete Posted April 11, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Love the chilled soups in the MDR and bread pudding in the Lido. Right with you on the soups and bread pudding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted April 15, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Is this Chocolate Bar only on the Westerdam? Does anyone know if it's also on the Nieuw Amsterdam - we're on that ship in June and would just love to find one there! Maybe it's fleetwide??? The menus sound great! Yes. Not on other ships. Only Westerdam and it's amazing. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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