justluv2cruisewithhubby Posted November 23, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Hello cruisers i read the Westerdam came out of dry dock in June 2022. Does anyone know if the rooms and bathrooms were refurbished? I have searched and can’t locate any information. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMark Posted January 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) Disregard my link. Old article. Edited January 12, 2023 by CruiseMark Disregard. Old article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted January 12, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, CruiseMark said: Here’s what was done: https://www.travelagentcentral.com/holland-america-s-westerdam-emerges-from-drydock-snazzy-new-spaces That article is dated June 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMark Posted January 12, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 12, 2023 The Westerdam is also doing a brief dry dock in Singapore this month before starting Asia season Feb 3rd. It just says “General maintenance and refurbishment”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambucus Posted January 12, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I wonder if they could put in the pizza venue? That would be a nice bonus! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermeulT Posted January 12, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I hope they add Grand Dutch Cafe before 2024. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted January 12, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 12, 2023 52 minutes ago, VermeulT said: I hope they add Grand Dutch Cafe before 2024. Where would they put it though? Take out the Ocean Bar? L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scooter6139 Posted January 12, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 12, 2023 49 minutes ago, leerathje said: Where would they put it though? Take out the Ocean Bar? L. If they are reducing/taking away Lincoln Center, why not put something useful there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 12, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, leerathje said: Where would they put it though? Take out the Ocean Bar? L. The Deck 2 Pinnacle Bar on the four Vistas (and the two Signatures) would be a grand location and would work 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted January 12, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Pizza? Perhaps HAL could send some of their folks over to Princess to learn how to make decent pizza 🙂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaktreerb Posted January 12, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 12, 2023 47 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: The Deck 2 Pinnacle Bar on the four Vistas (and the two Signatures) would be a grand location and would work How about forwarding that suggestion to the appropriate department at HAL Corporate. Grand Ditch Cafe has been a very welcome addition to HAL ships and fits into the history of the Holland America Line. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 12, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, oaktreerb said: How about forwarding that suggestion to the appropriate department at HAL Corporate. Grand Ditch Cafe has been a very welcome addition to HAL ships and fits into the history of the Holland America Line. Sure, go right ahead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaktreerb Posted January 12, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Copper10-8 said: Sure, go right ahead I got really good feedback on my very long and descriptive letter to HAL re: the Alaska itineraries for 2023. They listened: Look at the amazing Alaska 28 day Alaska 2024 itinerary! More than I had hoped for! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMark Posted January 13, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 13, 2023 There’s a rumor that they’re adding NY Pizza to Westerdam during this month’s Refurb. I hope so. We’ll find out February 3rd. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scooter6139 Posted January 14, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, CruiseMark said: There’s a rumor that they’re adding NY Pizza to Westerdam during this month’s Refurb. I hope so. We’ll find out February 3rd. That would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath. We had to chose between Eurodam and Westerdam and I really wanted the NY Pizza, but cost won out with the wifey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNSJ Posted January 14, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Crossed the Pacific on Westerdam in Oct-Nov of 2022. Captain indicated during a Captain's Call Talk in MainStage that during the long COVID pause that the ship's hull became very fouled and that speed was greatly reduced. He said before starting Alaskan service that the ship was dry-docked and hull blasted and cleaned. Speed was back up so she could meet speed requirements. I don't know what else was done, but I thought the ship was in great shape. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambucus Posted January 14, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 14, 2023 17 hours ago, CruiseMark said: There’s a rumor that they’re adding NY Pizza to Westerdam during this month’s Refurb. I hope so. We’ll find out February 3rd. That is hopeful - depending on the source of the rumour, of course. There’s something rather nice about a balmy evening on deck with a glass of wine and a pizza… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMark Posted January 24, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Bad news: No pizzeria being added to the Westerdam. I asked HAL on Twitter about the current dry dock and here’s their response. So it looks like an enhanced library. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman93 Posted January 25, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Thanks for going to the source, Mark! We were on the cruise just before the dry dock and didn't ask too many questions on board, but were told that the Neptune Lounge is getting completely remodeled to make it more like the one on the Pinnacle-class ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of DaNile Posted January 25, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I'll be thrilled if the library is enhanced when we get on next month for 27 days!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambucus Posted January 25, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 25, 2023 12 hours ago, CruiseMark said: Bad news: No pizzeria being added to the Westerdam. I asked HAL on Twitter about the current dry dock and here’s their response. So it looks like an enhanced library. Thank you for your diligent enquiries. Good to know what not to expect in February. I’m feeling hopeful, that despite the lack of pizza, we will still have a newly refreshed ship and maybe well- rested crew too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlaMariner Posted January 25, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Yahoo! Library available when we cruise on the Westerdam in October! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlaMariner Posted January 25, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 25, 2023 29 minutes ago, Sambucus said: that despite the lack of pizza, there will be pizza.....it will just be in lido, right? (HAL ships cannot sail without pizza and Heinekin) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted January 25, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 25, 2023 12 hours ago, Queen of DaNile said: I'll be thrilled if the library is enhanced when we get on next month for 27 days!!! @Queen of DaNile May I ask a favor when you're onboard the Westerdam next month? Could you please check the port forward hall on Deck Eight (see pic) and tell me if there are crew/ service doors in the circled area? Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of DaNile Posted January 26, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 26, 2023 8 hours ago, julia said: @Queen of DaNile May I ask a favor when you're onboard the Westerdam next month? Could you please check the port forward hall on Deck Eight (see pic) and tell me if there are crew/ service doors in the circled area? Thank you in advance! Sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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