Sandiegodaytripper

Thank you, JimAOK, for the link! I especially enjoyed the photos from around the ship. She looks beautiful and I can’t wait to be on her in a few weeks! Thanks for such comprehensive photos.

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I was in Coronado today, and was able to watch the Westerdam head off around Point Loma and sail away to Hawaii. On my way down there, I also stopped at the port and got a photo.

The passengers were in for a chilly and windy sail away! Unusually cold and high winds today!

I’m getting on her when she comes back, 15 day Panama Canal:)

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Thank you for a detailed review! We are on the Westerdam in three weeks for the same itinerary. Can’t wait!

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Thanks for the happy thoughts, everyone! It was a great addition to my Friday!

Counting down the days even more now...

I could not be more excited, and I know that this group of fine people will celebrate with me today!

Leaving on March 9 for the 15-day Panama Canal crossing, and I have been patiently (not!) waiting for my cruise boarding docs to go live. I checked this morning and the button was green! I know it's still 49 days until the cruise, but this was another small step to getting me on the Westerdam.

So if anyone else is on this sailing, you can print your express documents today! Woohoo! It's getting closer!

Exactly that! Log into your HAL account, click on already booked, then personalize your cruise. Underneath where it says how many days til your cruise, click purchase beverages. Below the alcohol and wine packages you will find “Soda Fountain Value Card.” Pay $25, and you will get $50 worth of fountain sodas. I’ve heard, however, on this board, that you’ll have trouble sometimes getting cans of soda. Can’t confirm, have never been on an HAL ship. Maybe someone with onboard experience can comment or correct me if I’m wrong.

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Soda cards available pre-cruise. I will have 2 waiting for my mom and me when we get on the Westerdam in March. What I like about the soda card is pay $25, and get $50 worth of soda! I usually drink 2-3 diet sodas per meal, so I should be set!

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If, let's say, that were to happen, and ports of call get changed, what happens to port excursions booked through HAL? Cancelled and refunded? Do I need to do this myself if I find out a port has been changed? Thank you!

Hello everyone! This is my first post, and I have loved reading these boards.

My question is -- how far in advance of my cruise can I make specialty dining and spa reservations? 90 days prior to sailing? 60 days?

Booking is for March 9 on the Westerdam.

Thank you!