Trying to help a friend-Westerdam

[Reijo]

I have a friend sailing on the Westerdam and has asked a couple of questions. I'm not familiar with Holland America so hope someone can help. Does this ship have hair dryers and do they supply shampoo? Would appreciate any help so I can pass it along.

[luvteaching]

The cabins have hair dryers and shampoo is provided. I have short no-fuss hair and I'm fine with the shampoo and don't use the hair dryer. Others will chime in with more info.

 

Karen

[Reijo]

Thank you SO much for your quick reply!

[3rdGenCunarder]

I've used the hair dryer on HAL ships and it's OK. I can't remember hating or loving it, so it must have done the job without a fight.

 

Toiletries are by Elemis. Bath gel, soap (this may not be Elemis, I forget), shampoo, conditioner.

[mollyanne]

I've used the hair dryer on HAL ships and it's OK. I can't remember hating or loving it, so it must have done the job without a fight.

 

Toiletries are by Elemis. Bath gel, soap (this may not be Elemis, I forget), shampoo, conditioner.

 

Bar soap is Elemis. I love it!

[Krazy Kruizers]

The Shampoo, Conditioner and Shower Gel hang in their separate bottles in the shower area:

[EbayCruiser]

Hair dryer is fine .... I have long thick hair and it works okay for me. I bring my own travel bottles of shampoo and conditioner but I am picky. :)

[Hlitner]

DW says the hair dryer is OK, but she still prefers her own small powerful travel hair dryer (can't teach an old wife new tricks). As to shampoo, like many ladies..DW is a bit choosy and will sometimes bring her own favorite shampoo....and other times use whatever is provided. I no longer ask :).

 

Hank

[Sailingpeace]

Medium lenth hair, thick and curly. Dryer does the job well. Use ship shampoo but I bring my own conditionner . Not related to hair , but shower gel is heaven as far as I am concerned.

Edited January 24, 2016 by Sailingpeace

[cabinluvn]

Bringing your own hair dryer aboard is not allowed. They will take and keep it until the end of the cruise. I don't know about curling. Irons. I have tinted hair and use their shampoo and conditioner and it is not harsh or drying.

 

 

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[Daisyloo]

I have never had them take away my hair dryer on any ship.

There is a hairdryer in every cabin, and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in dispensers in the shower.

[Lizzie68]

I have never had them take away my hair dryer on any ship.

There is a hairdryer in every cabin, and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in dispensers in the shower.

 

I've had a hairdryer in my luggage, too, because we usually spend a few days in port prior to a cruise, and I always pack my travel hair dryer. So far - touch wood - I haven't had it taken away.

Edited January 24, 2016 by Lizzie68

[kazu]

Bringing your own hair dryer aboard is not allowed. They will take and keep it until the end of the cruise. I don't know about curling. Irons. I have tinted hair and use their shampoo and conditioner and it is not harsh or drying.

 

 

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That's news to me. I usually use theirs but have brought my own no problem and curling irons and flat irons (hair) are absolutely permitted.

[cabinluvn]

I was told that the hairdryer was like a coffee maker or any other small appliance that was not allowed in the cabin. I must be mistaken. I n very take a hairdryer anywhere. Hotels always have them and the ship's hair dryer works fine for me. Less to pack

 

 

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[Koshlong]

I always bring a hair iron or curling iron or both. I've never had any trouble.

[AECrowell]

Just off the Westerdam and can report that the hair dryer can be found inside the desk cabinet, top shelf on the lefthand side. I believe you can only plug it in at the desk; at any rate, not in the bathroom.

[Mrsfrz]

Curling irons and hair straighteners are fine. The HAL website has a wealth of information on what is permitted on board. No regular irons are allowed.

[sapper1]

I have taken a hair dryer and/or curling iron on every cruise I have been on and have never had them confiscated.

[Kathyfromstl]

Just off the Westerdam and can report that the hair dryer can be found inside the desk cabinet, top shelf on the lefthand side. I believe you can only plug it in at the desk; at any rate, not in the bathroom.

Really? Can't use the hairdryer in the bathroom? Is there no plug in the bathroom? How do you dry your hair in the morning without waking anyone else up?

 

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[cabinluvn]

The plug on the hairdryer is a European connection. The plug outlet in the bathroom is for 120v so it doesn't fit

 

 

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[RMLincoln]

Hand/body lotion is also provided in small bottles, also Elemis. It is replenished by the room steward as needed. Enjoy, m--

[oaktreerb]

Really? Can't use the hairdryer in the bathroom? Is there no plug in the bathroom? How do you dry your hair in the morning without waking anyone else up?

 

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There is a hairdryer unit attached to the wall in the bathroom. The second/ portable hairdryer can be found in a drawer of the desk.