1ANGELCAT Posted October 26, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Made it onboard. I like the new color scheme,much lighter in color. Much better signage in elevator areas-lighted signs. The obvious bad thing is Exc Central and what's left of Crows Nest. What a waste of space- I already voiced my displeasure to the CD. No library- no paperback exchange that I saw. This ranks right up there with the Veendam aft pool. One piece of good news. I SAW A CRUISE LOG in a mailbox from last voyage [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted October 26, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Glad you are onboard!!!!! Enjoy your wonderful cruise even with some of the dry dock upgrades. 🤔hummm....Maybe The Cruise Critic Fairy Got our wish for our cruise logs to be reinstated by Ashford!!!!!! I hope you get them! Question? Do you know if they serve drinks up at what was called the Crows Nest? Thanks! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted October 26, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Glad you are onboard!!!!! Enjoy your wonderful cruise even with some of the dry dock upgrades. [emoji848]hummm....Maybe The Cruise Critic Fairy Got our wish for our cruise logs to be reinstated by Ashford!!!!!! I hope you get them! Question? Do you know if they serve drinks up at what was called the Crows Nest? Thanks! Denise:) Yes there is still a bar up there. Not sure about the hours. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 26, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Glad you have made it safely on board the ship. Is the bar also the coffee/tea bar? Do they have pastries there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted October 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2017 hummm....Maybe The Cruise Critic Fairy Got our wish for our cruise logs to be reinstated by Ashford!!!!!! I think it's more likely that they never stopped on that ship. Possibly just using up pre-printed "cover" stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creel5857 Posted October 26, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2017 thanks for posting on westerdam.......will be going on a cruise on this ship in a month and would love to hear more about your observations while on ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baja mama Posted October 27, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 27, 2017 We will be on her next cruise and are so very excited. Love hearing more about the ship. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted October 27, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 27, 2017 My DH had complained that there was no way to tell what floor you were on if you were coming down the stairs - say at muster drill - is there anything there now? When he talked to the CD about it on Westerdam the CD said "Just go around the corner and the signage is between the elevators" Which wastes time, if you are trying to go down multiple floors. Some ships are well marked at each floor, but not Westerdam, or Oosterdam. Thanks for you report!:) We didn't get a cruise log after our recent Eastern Canada and US cruise, nor after our South American one in the Spring. Happy to hear they are back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonstersd Posted October 27, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Will you let me know what table games there are in the casino? Also, if you play any slot machines, which ones do you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted October 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Thanks for your report. Recently a Cruising article in one of our newspapers, mentioned Holland America Line's Rijksmuseum at Sea. Where on the ship is this studio situated? The article states that "guests can join workshops, where instructors will help them produce their own work of art; a new masterpiece is discussed each day and sketchpads, pencils and encouragement are provided". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted October 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Thanks for your report.Recently a Cruising article in one of our newspapers, mentioned Holland America Line's Rijksmuseum at Sea. Where on the ship is this studio situated? The article states that "guests can join workshops, where instructors will help them produce their own work of art; a new masterpiece is discussed each day and sketchpads, pencils and encouragement are provided". Really? I’d be on that in a heart beat!!!!!! My major in college was Art history and I live painting! But....... I changed my major and became a dentist! Same thing I feel my art was in the mouth!!!! Can you give me the arrival you read? I appreciate it!! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted October 28, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted October 28, 2017 A beautiful sunny day in Cartagena. The museum display is on deck 1 across from guest devices. I haven't checked it out yet. I haven't been in the casino - will see what games there are. We did have Captains toast, but no staff introductions. People were fairly well dressed for gala night. There is a cellar masters dinner scheduled for $79. Not planning on going. Tomorrow is the Alhambra. Will post later. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holacanada Posted October 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 28, 2017 thanks for posting on westerdam.......will be going on a cruise on this ship in a month and would love to hear more about your observations while on ship The same… Holacanada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted October 28, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Forgot to add, Filipino crew show tonight at 11pm Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted October 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Really? I’d be on that in a heart beat!!!!!!My major in college was Art history and I live painting! But....... I changed my major and became a dentist! Same thing I feel my art was in the mouth!!!! Can you give me the arrival you read? I appreciate it!! Denise:) The article was in the New Zealand Sunday Star Times newspaper earlier this month, titled "Bored on Board? Never". I was surprised to see Holland America Rijksmuseum mentioned,as had not seen any mention here on Cruise Critic. Also mentioned were Cunard Transatlantic Fashion Week, September 2-9 2018, APT Western Front with ANZAC Day Dawn Service April 14-28, 2018, and some river cruising. The article stated that Rijksmuseum will be available on select cruises in the Mediterranean, Panama and Alaska. Stated that the newly refurbished Westerdam is the first ship in HAL's Fleet to feature Rijksmuseum at Sea, a studio space showcasing reproductions of the Amsterdam museum's collection of Dutch masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 29, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks for checking in and keeping us informed as to what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted October 29, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 29, 2017 The article was in the New Zealand Sunday Star Times newspaper earlier this month, titled "Bored on Board? Never".I was surprised to see Holland America Rijksmuseum mentioned,as had not seen any mention here on Cruise Critic. Also mentioned were Cunard Transatlantic Fashion Week, September 2-9 2018, APT Western Front with ANZAC Day Dawn Service April 14-28, 2018, and some river cruising. The article stated that Rijksmuseum will be available on select cruises in the Mediterranean, Panama and Alaska. Stated that the newly refurbished Westerdam is the first ship in HAL's Fleet to feature Rijksmuseum at Sea, a studio space showcasing reproductions of the Amsterdam museum's collection of Dutch masters. erewhon, Thank you so much for getting back in regards to the article, much appreciated!! Hope we find out if it is on The Westerdam. I hope 1AngleCat is having a wonderful time! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted October 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 29, 2017 erewhon,Thank you so much for getting back in regards to the article, much appreciated!! Hope we find out if it is on The Westerdam. I hope 1AngleCat is having a wonderful time! Denise:) Maybe you could phone HAL and ask on which cruises the Rijksmuseum will be available. Sorry for the thread drift, but seeing the reports on the Westerdam, thought I would ask. Hope 1AngelCat is having a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted October 29, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Maybe you could phone HAL and ask on which cruises the Rijksmuseum will be available. Sorry for the thread drift, but seeing the reports on the Westerdam, thought I would ask. Hope 1AngelCat is having a great time. I will absolutely do that!!! Hope they can give us some news! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted October 29, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Just docked in Malaga. It's going to be a nice day. An answer to the casino question, there are 7 blackjack tables,1 craps and 1 roulette plus slots. The museum exhibit seems to be permanent. I saw some books and video projected on screen. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 29, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Glad you are posting live reports. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted October 29, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Had a beautiful day in Granada, lots of walking around Alhambra. There is no Protestant chaplain on board. Service listed as congregation led. We're getting ready to transit the strait of Gibraltar in about 30 minutes. More tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crunchii Posted October 30, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thank you for your live reports, 1ANGELCAT! We'll be on Westerdam next January, so I'm following your reports with great interest. One question for you. Does Westerdam still have unlimited Internet plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TedEBear Posted October 30, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I will absolutely do that!!!Hope they can give us some news! Denise:) If you look up the Westerdam after dry dock or Westerdam virtual tour, you can view the R. Museum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted October 30, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 30, 2017 If you look up the Westerdam after dry dock or Westerdam virtual tour, you can view the R. Museum! Mr.TedEBear, Thank you so much! Denise:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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