Westerdam 6/25/73-7/2/23

[jackinelgin]

Embarkation Day was great. Took about 40 minutes total from arrival to getting to our cabin. Cabins were all ready,luggage arrived about 2 hours later. Sailing Away party was fun with great weather. Rest of that day and next was spent checking out the Lido buffet,MDR and the different music venues.

 

The overcast skies and/or drizzle started in Juneau. Went whale watching,saw a bunch and saw some seals and eagles. Was lucky to catch a full breach on video.

 

Sitka had a lot of drizzle/light rain. Went on a wildlife tour there. nice visit.

 

Hubbard Glacier was overcast,light drizzle.

 

Ketchikan had SUNSHINE! Went on a Saxman Village tour. Was okay. Town looked neat and would have liked a longer visit there.

 

Saturday went on a 5K walk for charity-9 times around the Promenade. Saw whales while we were doing it. Stayed onboard at Victoria due to it being Canada Day and there being road closures and shuttle to the Inner Harbor cancelled.

 

Meals were great in the MDR and we dined in Pinnacle on Friday. That was fantastic. MDR had a 10am Brunch on Saturday also.

 

Went to the Rolling Stone lounge numerous times. Went to the Orange Party for a bit also.

 

Disembarkation Day-We had an 8am time but it was about 20 minutes late due to problems with the gangway. Got on our shuttle by 9:10.Seatac was a mob scene. We had Precheck which took about 10 minutes but every gate was mobbed with no place to sit.

 

All in all,had a great time!

 

[gizmodog]

We were on the westerdam the week before, had a wonderful cruise and weather. So glad you enjoyed your cruise also, I would cruise on her again in a minute.

[Haljo1935]

Glad you enjoyed your cruise, thanks for sharing. 

We're on Westerdam in May for AK again - happy to hear it's still beautiful (AK, that is, lol).

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for sharing ..

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Thanks for the review glad it was a good cruise!!

[red4lisa]

Thanks for the review! I'm doing the same cruise starting July 16, 2023. Getting more excited by the day!

[POA1]

Thank you for the report!