kimi99

Hi, just after any helpful advice for first time cruisers on the Holland America Westedam in January 2019.15 night cruise around Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated. Travelling with my husband and 2 sons 19 & 21. Thanks!

Just wondering what the power outlets are on the Westerdam, so i can bring adapter .Thanks.

Booked through Australian HAL rep and was not told anything about gratuities at all until we mentioned it after reading about it.The person told us we could simply opt out of the gratuity package, we did not ask about opting out.

Anyway HAL has now applied the cyber sale to our bookings so they are covering the gratuity package .

There was never an issue about not paying the gratuities, it is not expected here in Australia as workers are paid well compared to other parts of the world.

I simply asked about it in this forum as we are first time cruisers and was after some helpful information.

Thank you for the info. Yes, we will be using the onboard service for our required visas.

So much to think about... but looking forward to it.

This is our first cruise. Not trying to deprive anyone, just asking about a comment that was made to us.

When we booked our cruise the consultant from HA told us that we can choose to opt out of onboard gratuities if we wish.Is this true as i have not seen anything that confirms this?

Travelling from Singapore to Vietnam , Thailand , Koh Samui and Cambodia.

We are going on our first cruise at the start of January 2019 through Asia. We have been told we will need visas for Vietnam and Cambodia. HA told us they can provide the VOA service onboard. We have Australian passports.Just wondering if they charge very much for this service. Not sure if it is any cheaper to arrange before we sail.